Exam 1 - Feline Vaccine and Life Stage Guidelines Flashcards
What are the core feline vaccines?
Panleukopenia (FPV), Herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) - viral rhinotracheitis
Calicivirus (FCV
What are the non-core feline vaccinations?
Rabies - essential where required by law or is endemic
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
Feline Immunodeficiency (FIV) - not recommended
Chlamydophilia felis
Bordatella bronchiseptica
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
What is the protocol for FVRCP vaccination in non-shelter kittens?
Start the vaccine at 6-8 weeks of age and then vaccinate every 3-4 weeks until 16-20 weeks of age
What is the protocol for FVRCP vaccination in shelter kittens?
Start the vaccine at 6-8 weeks of age and vaccinate every 2 weeks until 16-20 weeks of age
What is the protocol for FVRCP vaccination in adults >16 weeks of age?
Administer two doses 3-4 weeks apart
What is the protocol for FVRCP vaccination in shelter adults?
administer two or three doses 2 weeks apart
When should FVRCP boosters be done?
revaccinate after 1 year and then every 3 years lifelong
When should FVRCP boosters be done in cats entering high exposure areas?
Vaccinate yearly or at least 7-10 days prior to entering the situation
When should the rabies vaccine be administered?
administer 1 year vaccine at 12 weeks or greater
When should the rabies booster be administered?
administer a single dose for 1-3 years depending on local requirements
What must be done prior to FeLV vaccine administration?
you must test for FeLV prior to vaccination
What is the protocol for administering the FeLV vaccination in kittens?
Start at 8 weeks of age and administer two doses 3-4 weeks apart
What is the protocol for administering the FeLV vaccination in adults?
Administer 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart
When should you revaccinate for FeLV in low risk cats?
every two years
When should you revaccinate for FeLV in high risk cats?
yearly
What are some vaccine complications?
vaccine reactions and feline injection site sarcomas (FISS)
Where should FVRCP be given?
right forelimb below the elbow
Where should rabies be given?
right hindlimb below the stifle
Where should FeLV be given?
left hindlimb below the stifle
What are the components of preventative care in cats?
examinations, vaccinations, behavior, neuter, nutrition/weight management, dental disease, parasite control, medical problems
How old is a kitten?
0-6 months
How old is a junior cat?
7m to 2 years
How old is an adult cat?
3-6 years
How old is a mature cat?
7-10 years
How old is a senior cat?
11-14 years
How old is a geriatric cat?
15+ years
When typically should kittens have wellness exams?
4 visits every 3 weeks starting at 6-8 weeks of age
What does a kitten wellness exam include?
Exams, FIV/FeLV testing, 2 fecal exams, all vaccines, deworming, parasite prevention plan, neuter, nutrition and behavior consults
When typically should an adult get exams and why?
Assess risk factors - two exams yearly with nutrition, behavior, and dental consults
What happens during adult wellness exams?
vaccines, fecal exam, deworming, parasite prevention plan, and labwork yearly
When typically should seniors get exams?
At least two exams yearly with nutrition, behavior, dental, and orthopedic consults
What occurs during senior wellness exams?
vaccines, fecal exam, deworming, parasite prevention
Labwork twice yearly and add T4
