How many kitten shots? Rabies side effects, precautions & spay age?

If she is a warrior kitten, then Artemis is great name for her! Feline core vaccines include FVRCP (feline distemper combo) and a rabies vaccine. At four months of age, she will need two rounds of each vaccine given four weeks apart. You should do the FVRCP vaccine first, then two weeks later the rabies vaccine. The second FVRCP vaccine should be done four weeks after the first one, and the same goes for the rabies vaccine. It's not recommended to give the FVRCP and rabies together at the same time. Have plenty of toys for her to play with, and get interactive toys so you can play with her. I hope this helps!

Starting vaccines depends on the age the kittens left their mother. Kittens that were orphaned young and no longer have the antibodies from mom's milk may be vaccinated as early as six weeks, while kittens that were with mom may be vaccinated later at 8-10 weeks of age. There is then a series of vaccines that will be given 3-4 times over a period of every 4 weeks or so to finish the course. Rabies vaccines, which must be given by a vet, are usually given at around 5-6 months of age. Most kittens are spayed/neutered at around 5-6 months of age, before they reach sexual maturity, however some shelters and veterinary clinics do spay and neutered kittens once they've reached a certain size/weight, rather than age. Checking with your vet to see their policy is best.

A kitten this young is not old enough for a rabies vaccine. It would be best to start with an FVRCP vaccine and deworming. This should then be repeated 3 weeks later. Rabies is not typically given until the pet is about 3.5 to 4 months of age. The microchip can be done at any time, but the needle is rather large and uncomfortable. Many pet owners will wait until the time of Spay or neuter and have it done while they are under anesthesia. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Vaccines can cause a mild fever that does not require treatment for up to 24 hours. The schedule for boostering the vaccine varies as well depending on the type of vaccine used - most likely the next vaccine is due at one year of age but it’s possible that a booster is needed sooner so you should ask your vet. The FVRCP vaccine is the other core vaccine for cats, and if Minu will be going outdoors or be in contact with other cats the FeLV vaccine is recommended.

Vaccinations are generally started at 6-8 weeks of age. Your veterinarian can help determine the age if there was no birthdate provided when you got Foxy. The first round of vaccinations usually includes the feline upper respiratory series: FVRCP. A dewormer is also commonly given at this first appointment. This combo vaccine is given every 3-4 weeks until 1 more after 16 weeks of age. At some point, your veterinarian will administer a rabies vaccine, which is required by law. Vaccinating for FeLV is optional and should be discussed with your veterinarian.

I recommend that kittens start their shots at 6-8 weeks of age, and continue every 3-4 weeks until after they are 16 weeks of age. If Calypso has never received vaccinations, then she would need one set now and a booster in 3-4 weeks. When to spay a cat depends on the individual preference of the veterinarian, I recommend doing this at 4-5 months of age since cats can come into heat as early as 5 months old.

If Khali is 4 months old and this was her first round of vaccines, she will need boosters for the distemper and leukemia in 2-4 weeks. The rabies does not need a booster. You must be in this 2-4 week window to make sure the vaccines stimulate the immune system properly. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.