Cat vaccinations (or vaccinations) are the main preventive measure to ensure the good health of the cat. Cat vaccination protects against infectious diseases and strengthens the immune system. It also protects beloved pets from potentially fatal diseases.
Why are vaccinations necessary for cats?
According to the specialists of our veterinary medical center Begemots, for cats vaccinations necessary not only when traveling the world, but especially if cats go outside.
It is important to remember that vaccinating cats can also protect the owner. Scientific studies have shown that vaccination of cats protects against diseases that are difficult and expensive to treat, so simple vaccinations for cats will help protect the nervous system and finances of owners.
What diseases do cat vaccines protect against?
Cat vaccines can be divided into basic and additional. The main vaccinations for cats are against distemper (feline panleukopenia), rabies, viral rhinotracheitis and calicivirus.
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Additional vaccinations for cats are usually used if cats are raised in kennels, shelters or often participate in cat shows. The following vaccinations are considered additional vaccinations for cats: against leukemia, chlamydia, bordateliosis and other infectious diseases characteristic of cats.
Mandatory vaccinations for cats
Feline vaccination against rabies is mandatory for dogs and cats according to the laws of the Republic of Lithuania. Following the recommendations of the doctors of our veterinary clinic, it is necessary to vaccinate your cats with basic vaccinations, regardless of whether they live only indoors or love being outdoors.
Rabies vaccinations for cats
The rabies virus is affected by most disinfectants and sunlight, but it is possible
bring home with outdoor shoes and clothes. If the cat runs away on the stairs even for a short time
contact with the virus can be fatal.
The most effective method of protection is vaccination against rabies in cats. They are mandatory according to the law of the Republic of Lithuania and without them the animal has no right to go abroad.
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If infected with this virus, treatment is prohibited, the animal can only be euthanized. Therefore
owners need to start taking care of adequate protection against this disease from the 3rd kitten
month
From the 12th week a dewormed kitten can receive the rabies vaccination. And adult cats need to be vaccinated against rabies every year, whether they go outside or not. The most suitable vaccination plan is developed individually by the veterinarian.
When is the best time to vaccinate cats or kittens? Vaccination calendar
Cat vaccines are recommended at 8 and 12 weeks of age:
- 8-week-old kittens are vaccinated against viral diseases
- 12-week-old kittens are vaccinated against viral diseases and rabies
Vaccinating cats at an early age prevents fatal diseases and strengthens the cat’s body for life.
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Thereafter it is recommended to vaccinate cats once a year (every 12 months). The specialists of the Begemots veterinary clinic will always advise you on all questions related to cat vaccines and provide the necessary information to all four-legged owners.
How to prepare for cat vaccination?
Two aspects are important when preparing for cat vaccinations:
- Administer anthelmintic drugs according to the weight of the animal 10-14 days before the scheduled vaccination of cats. IMPORTANT: For house cats, anthelmintic drugs (drugs against parasites/worms of the digestive tract) are also necessary.
- Register your cat for vaccination at the veterinary clinic.
How is a cat vaccinated?
Cat vaccinations are the most reliable and effective protection against infectious diseases. Cat vaccines are safe because the active ingredients are inactive natural microorganisms or their components. When vaccinating cats in our veterinary clinic, we initially let the cat get used to the environment and calm down a little. Next, the vet injects the vaccine into the cat under the skin.
Certificate of vaccinations for cats. What is this?
The cat vaccination certificate is a booklet that proves that your pet is vaccinated. The veterinarian who issues the cat’s vaccination certificate will have to fill in all the required fields both for the animal itself and for the owner. In addition, the vaccination certificate indicates the type of vaccine from which the cat was vaccinated, the validity period of the vaccination and the doctor’s stamp with signature.
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The cat passport is a document prepared according to a form approved by the European Union and is necessary for travel within the European Union. It is the cat’s passport which contains the animal’s data: microchip code, anti-rabies vaccination booklet, contact details of the owner and the veterinarian who filled out the passport.
The price of vaccinations for cats
The question arises spontaneously: how much do vaccinations for cats cost? The price of vaccinations for cats depends on the type of vaccines you want, so all the information about vaccinations and their prices we will deliver by telephone or by email by post.
The veterinarians at the Begemots Veterinary Medical Center will provide all useful information on the health and care of the animal. Caring and professional Begemoto specialists will ensure your cat’s well-being during the entire visit and a painless and quick vaccination proces
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