Cat vaccine schedule
Cat vaccines are not one date for every cat. WSAVA separates core and lifestyle vaccines.
Clinic: Turgutreis Pawspital Veteriner Kliniği
Published: 2026-09-06
Clinic veterinarian: Veteriner Hekim Elif Duran — this page does not yet carry a separate reviewed stamp.
In short
Core kitten vaccines (panleukopenia, herpesvirus, calicivirus) are usually repeated weeks apart, then boosters. Rabies and FeLV depend on lifestyle and local rules.
For first-visit timing see when to vaccinate. Dogs: dog vaccine schedule.
Kittens
Maternal antibodies affect vaccine response, so one injection is not “done”. Intervals belong to the exam — do not copy a table from the internet.
Diarrhoea, fever or poor appetite can delay a vaccine day. Kitten care covers the first weeks.
Adults and boosters
With no booklet, the veterinarian builds a plan from scratch. Booster spacing depends on product and risk. See the vaccine reminder guide.
Do not
Do not use human vaccines, another pet’s dose or a neighbour’s product. Facial swelling, vomiting or collapse after a vaccine: do not wait.
Sources and further reading
Read next
- When to vaccinate? A calm start for puppies and kittensVaccine timing depends on age, species, and lifestyle. The safest step is a personalized plan with your veterinarian.
- Rabies vaccine in catsRabies vaccination is often discussed for law and travel. Timing depends on the product and local rules.
- FeLV vaccine in catsFeLV is a lifestyle vaccine. It comes up more often for outdoor cats, multi-cat homes and newcomers.
- Kitten careLitter, diet transition and first vaccines. The mixed-species overview is first weeks; this page is cat-focused.
- Vaccine reminder guide: when to check in?Vaccine schedules are not one-size-fits-all. This guide helps you know when to ask the clinic.