Vaccinations for my cat

Keep your cat healthy and protect her with vaccinations against the most common contagious diseases.

When do kittens get their first vaccinations?

9 weeks: cat flu and feline panleukopaenia

12 weeks: booster cat flu and feline panleukopaenia

In consultation with the vet: FIP (This is a viral disease caused by a coronavirus. The vaccination has a variable effect and is not given as standard).

For travel abroad: rabies (at least 21 days before departure)

Cat flu and feline panleukopaenia are potentially fatal diseases for kittens. A single injection is not sufficient. That is why kittens need several consecutive vaccinations. One year after the last kitten vaccination you must return to the vet for the annual vaccination with the corresponding health check.

What does the vaccination schedule of my adult cat look like?

The vaccination schedule of the adult cat includes the basic vaccinations and supplementary vaccinations that do not apply to every cat.

Basic vaccination schedule:

• Feline panleukopaenia: at the age of 1, 4 and 7 years.
• Cat flu (feline herpesvirus or feline calicivirus): at the age of 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8 years.

Supplementary vaccination schedule:

• Chlamydia and Bordetella (causes of cat flu): from 12 weeks and annual booster. This vaccination is only given in specific cases.
• Rabies: from 12 weeks and at least 21 days before departure abroad, repeat every 1 to 3 years if necessary.

Can my cat get sick from a vaccination?

Your cat may be a little sluggish after a vaccination but often she will not be bothered by anything. If you notice that she really does not feel well after a vaccination, contact your vet.