Vaccines are important to your cat’s health. Vaccine produces antibodies by stimulating the immune system to protect your cat against certain diseases, whether they’re fully indoor, semi- indoor or outdoor lifestyle. Either way to be fully secure their wellness against viral infections.
Vaccinating your kitten is one of the most important things you should do in your first few weeks as a cat owner.
When I should Start vaccination?
What is the most important vaccine for cats?
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP). Commonly called in Maldives “Tricat” Vaccine, this combination vaccine protects against three diseases: feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia (sometimes called “feline distemper”).
Core Vaccines
- Feline RCP
Feline RCP starts at 6- 8 weeks of age, then every 3-4 weeks of interval of doses until 16 weeks of age.
- Rabies Vaccine
What is rabies?
Rabies is a dangerous zoonotic disease, and all around the world efforts are on to contain and eradicate the disease. Every year more than 60,000 people die of rabies, usually from dog bites. Wild animals like raccoons, bats, foxes, wolves, skunks are also known to transmit rabies. It is caused by a virus and spreads from animal to animal and animal to humans through the saliva of an infected animal through bites. It is usually fatal as there are no antiviral drugs to cure the disease.
Why is rabies so feared? Rabies spreads from mammal to mammal quickly, and though it can be treated immediately after exposure, it is usually fatal once the symptoms start to develop. Even a small bite or a scratch is enough to break the skin and let the virus into the bloodstream. Cats and dogs can pick up the virus if they are exposed to wildlife or from other pets. The virus is known to infect all mammals and is almost always fatal. It is required by law in most countries to vaccinate both cats and dogs against rabies. Vets recommend the rabies vaccine even if the dog or cat is an indoor-only pet
Why is the rabies vaccination important before international pet travel?
Pet parents who have moved to a different country with their pet dogs and cats know that one of the first requirements of international pet travel is the rabies vaccination. Cats and dogs must have current and valid rabies vaccination before travelling. International pet import regulations usually differ from country to country, and these rules changes are almost always because of the rabies status of the country of origin.
Some rabies-free countries such as Australia and New Zealand have strict biosecurity laws to prevent the introduction and spread of rabies in the country. It is therefore more challenging for pet cats and dogs from countries where rabies is prevalent to travel to rabies-free countries.
Read on to understand all about rabies and why the vaccination is so important before international pet travel.
Where can I get my Cat Vaccination?
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