Cat Vaccinations & General Care

There are up to 6 vaccinations we give cats annually depending on their lifestyle, for example, do they spend most their time indoors/outdoors? and how much contact they have with other cats etc.

To ensure your cat will be able to go into a cattery at short notice if necessary, we always provide vaccinations for:

Feline Enteritis virus – a highly contagious and sometimes fatal disease. Symptoms include fever, weakness, dehydration abdominal pain vomiting and diarrhoea.

Feline Rhinotracheitis virus – caused by Herpes virus (not transmissible to humans). Symptoms may include sneezing, fever, conjunctivitis, eye discharge and loss of appetite. It can cause incurable changes to the eyes and some cats can have persistent recurrence. Some cats are carriers and can spread the disease without showing symptoms themselves.

Feline Calicivirus – causes respiratory signs including sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, drooling and mouth ulcers, and pneumonia.

For outdoor cats and those with exposure to other cats, we may also recommend adding:

Feline Chlamydia virus – this also causes respiratory disease and can cause conjunctivitis (inflammation of the
eye tissue).

Feline Leukaemia virus – a virus that affects the immune system leading to infections and cancers.
Transmitted through saliva, urine and other body fluids. Cats can appear healthy initially but spread it to other cats.

Feline Immunodeficiency virus – Feline AIDS, suppresses the immune system, predisposing them to
fatal infections and cancers. Cats can be infected for years and spread the disease before becoming ill themselves.
Symptoms may include gingivitis, eye diseases, persistent diarrhoea, recurrent infections, fever, weight loss and
cancer.

The other general care required

Intestinal worming – every 3-6 months give a tablet for intestinal worms (roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and
tapeworm). Symptoms of a worm infestation include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, and anaemia.

Flea and tick prevention – Fleas are small dark parasitic insects that can live for more than 100 days, surviving by
sucking blood from their hosts. A Female flea can lay 40 eggs per day, and eggs can hatch up to a year after being
laid. If you notice any fleas, monthly treatment (usually a spot-on product) is required for at least 12 months to break the life cycle of the flea. Please check with our staff on the right product for your cat.

Microchip and Council Registration – Microchipping and council registration are legal requirements when your cat
is over 6 months of age. Microchipping is an easy process we can perform at the clinic. The microchip is registered to your name and address so please keep your details up-to-date so if your cat goes missing, they can be traced back to you. If you are not sure who your pet is registered with, please check at www.petaddress.com.au.

Pet insurance can provide financial protection in case of unexpected accidents, illnesses, or injuries that can occur to your beloved cat. Pet insurance can help cover the cost of veterinary care, surgeries, medications, and other treatments, which can add up quickly in case of an emergency or a chronic illness. Having pet insurance can allow you to provide the best care for your cat and alleviate the financial burden.