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What vaccines does a young stray cat need and how much do they cost?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

I have a stray cat. He is young but i dont know his exact age. How many shots would i have to get him and how much would they cost? If i took him to the vet for vaccines.

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2017

Hi, if you have a stray, you definitely want to get him spayed or neutered and vaccinated. The best thing to do is find a low cost spay/neuter clinic in your area or a trap neuter return clinic who deals with strays. That will be the least expensive route. He should get his Rabies, FVRCP (feline distemper), and possibly the FELV (feline leukemia) vaccine. That's three that cats usually get. The cost will vary depending on where you take him. It can b anywhere from $5 a vaccine at a low cost clinic or $20 a vaccine. I would do some searching in your area to find the best price. Good luck!!

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
He would need vaccines starting between 6-8 weeks until 16 weeks. Vaccines are given every 4 weeks. Core vaccines include FVRCP (feline distemper combination) and Rabies (given at 12 weeks or later). Multiple dewormings are also recommended as is a FeLV/FIV test. If he is to be an outdoor cat, two FeLV vaccines given four weeks apart would be recommended.
Costs vary by geographic location and by clinic. You can request an estimate for services. Most clinics will provide one as a matter of hospital policy.
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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth
Veterinarian
Published on April 8th, 2019
This does depend on your location. Your best option is to call some local clinics to find out costs. You may also check if there are any vaccine clinics offered by the humane society. In general indoor cats need a rabies vaccine and an FVRCP vaccine. If Tess did not go through her kitten vaccine boosters appropriately, she will need a booster for the FVRCP. So that is three vaccines total. Vaccine clinics may or may not charge an office visit. Private clinics will charge an office visit but new clients may be able to find a free exam coupon if one is offered. Rabies vaccines are around $25 and FVRCP is around $30 but again, this is variable depending on where you live.
Please feel free to post any additional questions.
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