Vaccinations are a very important way to prevent infections. They work by exposing the body to a harmless part or version of the infection causing the body to make an immune repsonse to it. If the body then encounters the true illness, it is ready to put up a natural defence against the infection.
Cat and Kitten Vaccinations
There are two main cat vaccinations that we use. One prevents cat flu and enteritis, the other protects against feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). Vaccinations can be given to kittens from 9 weeks of age.
Most boarding catteries insist that cats are vaccinated against cat flu and enteritis. Feline leukaemia virus can only be caught from close contact with the virus/an infected cat. Therefore cats kept entirely indoors may not require the FeLV vaccination.
Previously unvaccinated cats and kittens require the vaccinations to be given twice, each being spaced between 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Annual booster vaccinations are required to maintain protection and it is particularly important with the FeLV vaccine not to be late for the booster injection or the primary course may need to be repeated.
Initial Vaccination Course
The prices below include a free treatment lasting a month against certain worms, fleas and mites as well as one month's *free pet insurance (subject to pre-existing conditions, please read notes at bottom of page) for kittens having their primary course of vaccinations.
Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) second injection: £19.92
Cat Flu, enteritis and FeLV primary vaccination: £49.25
Cat flu, enteritis and FeLV second injection: £29.11
Annual Booster Vaccinations
Cat flu and enteritis: £30.50
Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV): £19.92
Cat flu, enteritis and FeLV: £49.25
Prices shown include VAT at 20% and were correct at the time of writing (January 2011)
* Insurance companies will not pay for any pre-existing conditions. The free insurance is offered by Pet Plan and is not a practice policy. It is the owner's responisibility to ensure that they have filled out the relevant paperwork correctly and signed to say that they have not got any other insurance. We cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
