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Posted on 06-05-2017
Your Veterinarian in Marietta Explains the Importance of Vaccinating Your Cat
Vaccines prevent cats and other animals from suffering serious viral and bacterial illnesses creating antibodies in the feline body that attack and eliminate the infection. Cats receiving vaccinations at our Atlanta cat hospital rapidly develop immunity to a variety of diseases that may cause permanent damage to a cat's health. In addition, immunized cats cannot pass infectious diseases to other cats they come in contact with, an especially critical factor supporting the importance of getting cat vaccinations in Marietta.
Core Feline Vaccinations Provided by Your Atlanta Cat Clinic
Core vaccines are vaccines essential to the health of both indoor and outdoor cats. They include:
- Feline panleukopenia (feline parvovirus)
- Feline herpes virus
- Feline calicivirus
- Rabies
Rabies vaccinations are mandatory in Georgia. Cats should be vaccinated against rabies by the time they are 12 weeks old. Animals infected with rabies may survive but usually suffer lifelong nervous system impairments that reduce their quality of life. For more information about core vaccines, please talk to your cat only veterinarian in Marietta GA.
Non-core Feline Vaccines
Non-core vaccines are also provided at our cat hospital in Marietta. Certain cats need these vaccines more than others, especially cats living in multi-cat households and indoor/outdoor cats. Types of non-core feline vaccines include:
- Feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
- Chlamydophila felis
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
- Feline immunodeficiency virus
Kittens around nine weeks old should begin receiving their initial vaccinations, followed by booster shots several weeks later. Afterwards, cat owners can discuss booster vaccination frequency with their cat veterinarian in Atlanta. Depending on a cat's risk for suffering certain feline diseases, some boosters may not be needed as frequently as others.
Schedule an appointment today at your Atlanta Cat Clinic to have your kitten or cat vaccinated from serious diseases. Areas we serve include Marietta, Atlanta, Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Roswell, Powder springs and Smyrna.
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Kathleen B, Atlanta
I always feel that our cats are in good hands at Cat Care Hospital and that they will be getting excellent care. We love that the staff is thorough and professional but not "stuffy" :) It is apparent that every member of the staff is happy to be there and they are doing their very best for the pets and the owners. So thankful to have access to this cat-only animal care. We drive a long distance to choose this option for our pet care and it is always worth it.
Terri B, Acworth
We have been using Cat Care for over 10 years. I love the way they treat all of my fur kids with such caring and loving hands. My appointments are always on time with little to no waiting to see the Dr. The staff is GREAT with almost no turnover! I like that because it makes it so much more personal. They know their patients. You are not just another cat when you walk in the door. They make you feel like family.