What should be noted about core vaccines for cats?

Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV, feline distemper) / feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) / feline calicivirus (FCV). Kittens need a primary series plus subsequent boosters; the specific age in weeks and the number of doses are individualised and regional decisions, and this file does not supply them 【Verification result: this item should not be given a fixed value — it belongs to the do-not-fill category and depends on the local attending animal hospital and the veterinarian's case-by-case judgement, 2026-07-30】, so decide according to the current WSAVA / FelineVMA (AAFP) 2020 Feline Vaccination Guidelines (the catvets.com guideline list confirms they exist, verified 2026-07-30). The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.

What should be noted about non-core vaccines for cats?

Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) — assessed by age and lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat, shelter environment); chlamydia (Chlamydia felis); bordetella (Bordetella); availability of FIV vaccine 【varies with regional regulation and market conditions, and this file does not supply a specific list of regions — it belongs to the do-not-fill category; please consult your local veterinarian】. The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.

What should be noted about rabies in cats?

Decided according to local regulation and the epidemic situation in the area; it is a statutory management matter (this file does not give legal advice — follow the announcements of the competent authority). The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.

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Cats | Preventive Medicine

Jane2026-08-13About 5 min read

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The full contents of the "preventive medicine" column in the 12-column knowledge tree for cats. Where the original text could not obtain an authoritative figure, it leaves the field blank and states why; this site preserves that as-is and does not fill in numbers on its behalf. The disease column is published separately as vet/cat-common-diseases and is not repeated here.

Cats | Preventive Medicine

This article is compiled from the cat chapter of the veterinary animal encyclopaedia. The same sign calls for different handling in different species, and copying what works for another species can do harm — first confirm which animal you are dealing with.

All schedules, dose counts and age cut-offs are individualised and region-specific decisions, and this file does not supply specific ages in weeks or dose counts; they are to be decided according to the local attending animal hospital and the current edition of the WSAVA / FelineVMA (AAFP) vaccination guidelines (the catvets.com guideline list confirms the current 2020 Feline Vaccination guidelines exist, <https://catvets.com/resource/aaha-aafp-feline-life-stage-guidelines/>, verified 2026-07-30). This column gives only the framework and the reasoning, not a timetable.

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Core vaccines	Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV, feline distemper) / feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) / feline calicivirus (FCV). Kittens need a primary series plus subsequent boosters; the specific age in weeks and the number of doses are individualised and regional decisions, and this file does not supply them 【Verification result: this item should not be given a fixed value — it belongs to the do-not-fill category and depends on the local attending animal hospital and the veterinarian's case-by-case judgement, 2026-07-30】, so decide according to the current WSAVA / FelineVMA (AAFP) 2020 Feline Vaccination Guidelines (the catvets.com guideline list confirms they exist, verified 2026-07-30)
Non-core vaccines	Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) — assessed by age and lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat, shelter environment); chlamydia (Chlamydia felis); bordetella (Bordetella); availability of FIV vaccine 【varies with regional regulation and market conditions, and this file does not supply a specific list of regions — it belongs to the do-not-fill category; please consult your local veterinarian】
Rabies	Decided according to local regulation and the epidemic situation in the area; it is a statutory management matter (this file does not give legal advice — follow the announcements of the competent authority)
Injection considerations	Cats carry a risk of injection-site sarcoma → modern practice tends to avoid the interscapular region, to choose a site that can be surgically excised, and to record the site (✅ existence verified: Hartmann K, Day MJ, Thiry E, et al. "Feline injection-site sarcoma: ABCD guidelines on prevention and management." J Feline Med Surg 2015;17(7):606-613; original text "administration of vaccines (or other injections) between the scapulae is generally contraindicated" "injecting distally in a leg aids...in the subsequent treatment of sarcoma by amputation" "recording the sites of injections in the patient's medical records is important"; PMID 26101312; <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26101312/>, verified 2026-07-30). Any lump at an injection site that does not resolve warrants a return visit
External parasites	Year-round flea control (fleas also transmit Dipylidium , the cucumber tapeworm, and Bartonella); ticks; ear mites (Otodectes). Products must be cat-specific — canine permethrin products are lethal to cats
Internal parasites	Regular deworming for intestinal worms (Toxocara cati the feline roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm); hunting cats and raw-fed cats are at higher risk; heartworm prevention is necessary in endemic areas — feline heartworm can be fatal even at very low worm burdens (respiratory signs or sudden death), and there is no effective adulticide treatment in cats, only prevention
Spay / neuter	Timing: the AAFP Position Statement defines "prepubertal gonadectomy" as "surgical sterilization of sexually immature animals 6–14 weeks of age" (catvets.com / JFMS, verified 2026-07-30), which is the safe lower-bound option; AVMA / AAHA / FelineVMA separately endorse "before 5 months of age" as the timing most clinics currently use as standard (to avoid unintended pregnancy before sexual maturity); the exact timing is still judged by the veterinarian according to the individual's health, body weight and lifestyle. Benefits: population control, less spraying and roaming or fighting, lower risk of pyometra and mammary tumours, and elimination of ovarian / testicular disease. Required follow-up: caloric requirements fall after surgery, so food must be actively reduced to prevent obesity
Health-check frequency	Adult cats need at least one full physical examination a year (including oral cavity, body weight, BCS / MCS); mature and senior cats are advised to go every six months with added blood biochemistry plus complete blood count plus urinalysis (including urine specific gravity and urine protein) plus blood pressure plus thyroxine; for the specific age cut-offs you may refer to the "Mature adult 7–10 years" / "Senior 10 years and above" staging in the 2021 AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines (catvets.com, verified 2026-07-30, cited as in column 1) as a reference boundary for how often to add tests, not as a mandatory rule
Teeth	Daily toothbrushing is the gold standard (start desensitising in kittenhood); certified dental products (✅ existence verified: the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) accreditation scheme, official statement "Regular use of products awarded the VOHC seal of acceptance will reduce the severity of periodontal disease in pets", <https://www.vohc.org/>, verified 2026-07-30) are an adjunct; periodic full-mouth radiographs plus scaling under anaesthesia — feline tooth resorption and root problems cannot be seen on a conscious examination
Identification and records	Microchip plus registration details kept up to date; keep a body-weight record and a home SRR record at home
Infectious disease testing	Test for FeLV / FIV before a new cat enters the home and periodically for cats with outdoor access; a new cat should only meet the resident cats after completing faecal examination and deworming within a full quarantine period

The content above is copied cell by cell from the encyclopaedia chapter text, without rewriting or condensing; treatment direction is given only by category, with no drug names or dosages, and medication must be prescribed by a veterinarian.

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The content of this article comes from the cat chapter of the veterinary encyclopaedia (the original location and content hash are given in the evidence chain). The sources at the end are the authoritative material cited by that chapter, a chapter-level correspondence. This is educational information and cannot replace the diagnosis and prescription of a practising veterinarian; in an emergency, seek care immediately. This article has not been clinically reviewed by a named veterinarian.

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What should be noted about core vaccines for cats?: Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV, feline distemper) / feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) / feline calicivirus (FCV). Kittens need a primary series plus subsequent boosters; the specific age in weeks and the number of doses are individualised and regional decisions, and this file does not supply them 【Verification result: this item should not be given a fixed value — it belongs to the do-not-fill category and depends on the local attending animal hospital and the veterinarian's case-by-case judgement, 2026-07-30】, so decide according to the current WSAVA / FelineVMA (AAFP) 2020 Feline Vaccination Guidelines (the catvets.com guideline list confirms they exist, verified 2026-07-30). The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.; 猫のコアワクチン（core）で注意すべきことは何ですか？ — 猫汎白血球減少症ウイルス（FPV、猫汎白血球減少症）／猫ヘルペスウイルス（FHV-1）／猫カリシウイルス（FCV）。子猫には初回シリーズ接種と以後の追加接種が必要です。具体的な週齢と接種回数は個別かつ地域的な判断であり、本ファイルは示しません【検証結果：この項目に固定値を与えるべきではない — 記入禁止類に属し、地域の主治動物病院と獣医師の個別判断による、2026-07-30】。現行の WSAVA／FelineVMA（AAFP）2020 Feline Vaccination Guidelines（catvets.com のガイドライン一覧で存在を確認、確認 2026-07-30）に従って決定してください。実際の判断は獣医師が個別の症例に応じて行う必要があり、本記事は薬剤名と用量を記載しません。; What should be noted about core vaccines for cats? — Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV, feline distemper) / feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) / feline calicivirus (FCV). Kittens need a primary series plus subsequent boosters; the specific age in weeks and the number of doses are individualised and regional decisions, and this file does not supply them 【Verification result: this item should not be given a fixed value — it belongs to the do-not-fill category and depends on the local attending animal hospital and the veterinarian's case-by-case judgement, 2026-07-30】, so decide according to the current WSAVA / FelineVMA (AAFP) 2020 Feline Vaccination Guidelines (the catvets.com guideline list confirms they exist, verified 2026-07-30). The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.
What should be noted about non-core vaccines for cats?: Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) — assessed by age and lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat, shelter environment); chlamydia (*Chlamydia felis*); bordetella (*Bordetella*); availability of FIV vaccine 【varies with regional regulation and market conditions, and this file does not supply a specific list of regions — it belongs to the do-not-fill category; please consult your local veterinarian】. The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.; 猫のノンコアワクチン（non-core）で注意すべきことは何ですか？ — 猫白血病ウイルス（FeLV）——年齢と生活様式（外出可、多頭飼い、シェルター環境）で評価します。クラミジア（*Chlamydia felis*）、ボルデテラ（*Bordetella*）、FIV ワクチンの入手可否【地域の法規と市場の状況により異なり、本ファイルは具体的な地域一覧を示しません——記入禁止類に属します。地域の獣医師にご相談ください】。実際の判断は獣医師が個別の症例に応じて行う必要があり、本記事は薬剤名と用量を記載しません。; What should be noted about non-core vaccines for cats? — Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) — assessed by age and lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat, shelter environment); chlamydia (*Chlamydia felis*); bordetella (*Bordetella*); availability of FIV vaccine 【varies with regional regulation and market conditions, and this file does not supply a specific list of regions — it belongs to the do-not-fill category; please consult your local veterinarian】. The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.
What should be noted about rabies in cats?: Decided according to local regulation and the epidemic situation in the area; it is a statutory management matter (this file does not give legal advice — follow the announcements of the competent authority). The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.; 猫の狂犬病で注意すべきことは何ですか？ — 地域の法規と流行状況によって決まり、法定管理事項に属します（本ファイルは法的助言を行いません。所管官庁の公告に従ってください）。実際の判断は獣医師が個別の症例に応じて行う必要があり、本記事は薬剤名と用量を記載しません。; What should be noted about rabies in cats? — Decided according to local regulation and the epidemic situation in the area; it is a statutory management matter (this file does not give legal advice — follow the announcements of the competent authority). The actual judgement still rests with a veterinarian on a case-by-case basis, and this article gives no drug names or dosages.

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