06/01/2026
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Core vaccines are essential vaccines that help protect cats from serious and highly contagious diseases — even indoor cats! 🐱💉
The main core vaccines for cats include:
* Rabies Vaccine 🦠
Required by law in many areas, including parts of Long Island. Rabies is fatal and can spread to both animals and humans.
* FVRCP Vaccine 💉
This combination vaccine protects against:
* Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus)
* Calicivirus
* Panleukopenia (feline distemper)
These viruses can cause severe respiratory illness, fever, ulcers, dehydration, and in some cases can be life-threatening — especially for kittens.
Kittens typically receive a series of vaccines starting around 6–8 weeks of age, followed by boosters every few weeks until about 16 weeks old. Adult cats then receive boosters as recommended by their veterinarian.
Even if your cat stays indoors, vaccines are still important because viruses can sometimes be carried inside on clothing, shoes, or through contact with other animals.
Keeping your cat up to date on vaccines is one of the easiest ways to help them stay healthy, protected, and happy for years to come. 🩺🐾