How old does a kitten need to be before jabs can be administered?

Question

Also what jabs would be required and when? Thanks

Answer 1

The first set is generally recommend at 7 weeks and should be a combination virus for feline distemper, rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus,  then  2 sets 3 weeks apart with the combination vaccine as well as the clamidia and Feline Leukemia, and a rabies vaccine with the 3rd set.  

If you choose to vacinate for FIV it is given on the same schedule assuming the kittens initial FIV test is negative.  (It is not uncommon for kittens born to FIV+ mothers to test postive until about 6 months of age as the tests of for antibodies and the kitten still carries some of its mothers anitbodies until then,  it does not mean the kitten has FIV it need to be tested again after 6 months of age.  The majority of young kittens with positive FIV results are the result of the mothers antibodies and they do not acutally have FIV and  will test negative on later tests)   If the kitten does test positive then you have to wait to vaccinate (series of 3, 3 weeks apart)  until after a negative test.  Also if you vacinate for FIV have your kitten microchipped because vacinated cats will always test positive and therefor will be euthanized if picked up by a shelter without some form if ID.  

If you vaccinate for FIP (not usually recommended) it should be done alone at about 16 weeks.

Answer 2

I just had my 7 week old done today. He could have gotten them last week but he was sick with an eye infection. This morning he got FeLV/FVRCP and will go back in 3 weeks for boosters.  Rabies can be given at 3 months. The vet will also check for and treat any worms or ear mites your kitten might have.