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Kitten vaccine & parasite schedule
FVRCP (core): Start at 6–8 weeks, repeat every 3–4 weeks until 16–20 weeks, then a booster at 6 months (or 1 year).Fact
Your plan
FeLV (core under 1 year): FeLV is a CORE vaccine for every kitten under 1 year — regardless of indoor/outdoor — after a negative FeLV test: 2 doses 3–4 weeks apart from 8 weeks.Fact
Rabies: Given per product label (usually from 12 weeks) AND per your local law — rabies requirements are set by state/province/country, not by us.Professional guidance
Parasite prevention: Outdoor access or hunting: year-round or ≥4x/year broad-spectrum control is typical — frequency depends on your region. Confirm with your vet and local guidance.Estimate
Add your region for a closer answer — parasite risk is strongly local.Routine decision. You can act on this at your own pace.
How this was decided
- kitten FVRCP series q3-4wk to 16-20wk; FeLV core <1yr (EV-009)
- rabies per local law (EV-009)
- parasite cadence region + lifestyle gated (EV-010)
When this doesn’t apply
- Vaccine cores follow AAHA/AAFP; rabies and parasite frequency vary by jurisdiction and must be confirmed locally.
Sources
- T1 (AAHA + AAFP joint professional practice guideline, peer-reviewed in Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery) · Tier 1 · verified 2026-07-17 · commercial bias noted · source conflict noted
- T1 (CAPC = Companion Animal Parasite Council, US expert body; ESCCAP = European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites, EU expert body; ESCCAP frequencies corroborated by peer-reviewed Parasites & Vectors survey). · Tier 1 · verified 2026-07-17 · commercial bias noted · source conflict noted
Real questions cat owners ask
- Opinions Needed - Fvrcp Vaccine For Kittens
- 6 month old male kitten with no vaccinations
- What is the kitten vaccination schedule / what shots does my kitten need?
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