The Infirmary

Cats often conceal an illness because their instincts tell them not to appear vulnerable. So it's up to us humans to be aware of changes in their behavior which can indicate something is wrong. Look for changes in food and water consumption, litter box and grooming habits, exercise and sleep.

A cat's normal body temperature is 101.5ºF, slightly higher than that of humans.

Necessary Vaccinations for Cats & Kittens

6 weeks: Temporary vaccination for kittens that did that did not nurse from their mother during the first hours after birth or kittens from a mother that is not current on her vaccinations

8 weeks: FVRCP*-Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, and Chlamydia

12 weeks: FVRCP Booster, FeLV-Feline Leukemia

16 weeks: FeLV Booster, FVRCP Booster (if recommended)

6 months: Rabies

14 months: FVRCP (Boostered annually from this date),
FeLV (Boostered annually from this date)

18 months:
Rabies (Boostered every 1-3 years from this date depending on local vaccination requirements)

*The first FVRCP vaccination must be boostered after 3-4 weeks to insure maximum levels of immunity in your cat. Your vet may also recommend an additional booster vaccination at 15-16 weeks of age.
Other Feline Vaccinations

FIP-Feline Infectious Peritonitis administered in drops intranasally

16 weeks: first administration

19 weeks: booster

14 months: booster (boostered annually from this date)

Additional Information

Click on the links below to find out more about these specific diseases:

Hemobartonellosis
Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Inflamatory Bowel Disease
Ear Mites
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Here are a few links you may find useful for obtaining more medical information about our feline friends.

Chronic Renal Failure Web Site
Basic Health Care FAQ
Medical Information FAQ
Electronic Zoo/Net Vet - Cat Page
The Pet Care Forum
Vet Info.Com
Cornell Feline Health Center Home Page
AnimalLibrary.com - The On Line Educational Center for Pet Health Care
AAHA Pet Care Library
The American Veterinary Medical Association Online
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
The Net Vet OnLine Clinic & InterActive Animal Health Center
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/
Radioactive Treatment for Hyperthyroid

This is "Lucky" a little cyberkitty I adopted from Sara's Crazy Cat Club (no longer in existance). Please do not take him away from his peaceful home here. Thank you!

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