Kitten First Injections

Kittens must be over 12 weeks old at the time of the second vaccination.

Kitten first injections. A kitten has its first injection at 9 weeks and then a second 3 4 weeks later. A kitten vaccination course involves two sets of injections and protects against cat flu and feline infectious enteritis plus the option of felv for outdoor cats cats who stay in a cattery etc. Kittens usually start with a course of two injections given at nine and 12 weeks. To maintain the level of protection provided by vaccination adult cats require regular boosters.

Kittens can start their vaccinations from nine weeks old and will need a second set of injections usually 2 4 weeks after their initial set to complete their course. Kittens should have their first set of vaccinations at nine weeks old and at three months old they should receive the second set to boost their immune system. Kittens are old enough to be vaccinated once they are 8 9 weeks old. The schedule for kitten and cat vaccinations is very similar to that required for dogs and puppies.

The first treatmentis given by injection between 8 9 weeks of age. They will have an initial injection and then a second about 3 weeks later as well as a thorough health check and discussion about all aspects of kitten care including neutering flea and worm protection diet and behaviour. A booster follows this first vaccination 12 months later and then again once a year throughout the cat s adult life. Then your cat will have an annual booster jab every 12 months to keep them protected for life.

This is known as the primary course. The first injection can be given from eight weeks of age with the second shortly afterwards. However older pets need protecting too as their immunity can decline. Your pet should be kept indoors as the first treatment doesn t provide complete immunisation.

Until your kitten is fully vaccinated and neutered you should keep him or her inside. An initial vaccination course is made up of two separate injections three to four weeks apart. In the uk most kittens have their first vaccination at nine weeks old and the second at 12 weeks. When puppies kittens and kits are born they are usually protected from infections by their mother s milk providing she has been regularly vaccinated.

Remember your kitten won t be fully protected until several weeks after their second set of jabs so it s best to keep them indoors and away from any unvaccinated pets until your vet says they re safe to mingle with other cats and go outside. Keep the vaccination record safe and check whether your vet practice offers a vaccination reminder service. Kittens can get their first set of vaccinations around 9 weeks old and the second set of injections at around three months old.