Keeping Your Kitten Healthy
The Importance of Keeping Your Kitten’s Vaccinations Up to Date
Vaccinations are a fundamental aspect of responsible pet care. They play a critical role in your kitten’s health and well-being by providing protection against a variety of dangerous diseases. These vaccinations are essential for ensuring that your kitten stays healthy and safe from common infections that could lead to severe health problems. At KittenGuru, we place special emphasis on the Rabies vaccine, as it’s a key requirement for travel and protection against this potentially fatal virus. Our vaccination schedule adheres to international standards, ensuring your kitten is fully protected and ready for their journey to a new home.
Below, you’ll find a comprehensive vaccination schedule to make sure your kitten is fully vaccinated before traveling.
Vaccination Schedule:
The Importance of Each Vaccine
- Deworming: Intestinal parasites can weaken a kitten’s immune system, leading to digestive issues, malnutrition, and stunted growth. Regular deworming at an early age is crucial to ensuring a kitten’s overall health and preventing the spread of parasites.
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR) – Feline Herpesvirus: A major cause of upper respiratory infections
in cats, FVR can lead to sneezing, nasal congestion, eye infections, and fever. Once infected, a cat can carry the virus for life. Vaccination significantly reduces the severity and spread of the disease.
- Calicivirus (FCV): This highly contagious virus affects the respiratory system and can cause fever, mouth ulcers, joint pain, and difficulty breathing. It spreads quickly among cats and can be severe in kittens. Vaccination helps protect against severe cases and reduces transmission.
- Panleukopenia (FPV) – Feline Distemper: A deadly and highly contagious viral disease that attacks a kitten’s immune system and gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dehydration. Vaccination is critical in preventing this life-threatening illness.
- Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): FeLV weakens the immune system, making cats more susceptible to infections, anemia, and certain cancers. It spreads through saliva, blood, and close contact with infected cats. Vaccination is essential, especially for kittens that may have outdoor access or live in multi-cat households.
- Rabies: Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system. It is not only fatal to cats but can also be transmitted to humans. Most countries require rabies vaccination for pets, especially for international travel. Regular vaccination is the best way to keep your kitten protected.
