All cats, even indoor cats, should be vaccinated in order to prevent many devastating, often fatal infectious diseases. Here is a recommended vaccination schedule which may vary slightly, depending on which type of vaccination your veterinarian uses and local laws surrounding the use of vaccinations.
Recommended Vaccination Schedule*
| Disease | Age At First Vaccination (weeks) |
Age At Second Vaccination (weeks) |
Vaccination Intervals (months) |
| Caliciviral Disease | 6-10 | 12-16 | 12 |
| Feline Leukemia | 10 | 12 and 24 | 12 or 13 and 14* |
| Panleukopenia | 6-10 | 12-16 | 12 |
| Pneumonitis (Chlamydiosis) | 6-10 | 12-16 | 12 |
| Rabies | 12-16 | 52 | 12 or 36** |
| Viral Rhinotrachetis | 8-10 | 12-16 | 12 |
**Depending on which type of vaccination your veterinarian recommends and local laws.
Did you know that a vaccine for ringworm has just come out? Available only in the U.S., it is supposedly good for both the treatment of and prevention of ringworm. Check with your veterinarian to see if it's available in your area.
