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What vaccines are recommended fot kittens2007-11-25 12:29:00Answers:

You will get very good information at www.littlebigcat.com. Dr. Jean Hovfe has an article titled "Vaccination". It is at the end of the series of almost thirty articles about cat diet, vaccination, behavior, etc.

Vaccinations have become a controversial topic in veterinary medicine in the last five to eight years. Many vets now believe that cats are overvaccinated.

Certainly every kitten must have the basic kitten shots - usually a series of three - to prevent panleukopenia which is a deadly disease for young kittens. Rabies is required by law almost everywhere and my cats don't get rabies vaccinations.

The leukemia and FIP vaccines have not proved themselves and the leukemia one is even suspected of causing that disease.

So it is something you need to discuss with your veterinarian and make an informed decision based on the "lifestyle" of your kitten, indoor only or outdoor, etc.

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You can get this information at 1-888-228-2469 which is the Purina Cat Care line. They will answer your questions and also send you great coupons for free food. I think you can also visit Purina.com. Have a great day!

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There are the general cat vaccine

FVRCP

CV

Feline Bordetella

and

Rabies

But you should also have you kitten cheked for

Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia

and if the test negative then have them vaccinated against it