Hi! 
We will going to pickup two Siamese kittens who are litter mates from a breeder at the end of December and then fly them back home in-cabin with us. Very excited!
They had their first FVRCP vaccine at 6 1/2 weeks and a second one at 9 1/2 weeks old. They will be 13 weeks + 2 days old when we go pick them up. Our breeder gave us the option of giving them a third FVRCP vaccine on the day of the pick up. I think they started the vaccines so young because they "super-socialize" their kittens by taking them on long car rides, taking them to visit other people, bring them along to attend their kid's sporting events, etc.
Almost everything I have read is that kittens should start getting their FVRCP shots at 6-8 weeks old and every 3-4 weeks after until they are over 16-18 weeks old. So it would make the most sense for them to have another booster at 13 weeks and then we can get their final booster at our vet at 17 1/2 weeks old. It also seems like the most important shots are around the 12 week and 16 week marks since by then that's when most kitten's maternal antibodies are gone and will no longer interfere with the vaccines.
Then I read on catinfo.org that these vaccines can cause a lot of inflammation, especially to the kidneys. She recommends giving kittens only 2 shots total for their series. I feel like I'm a obligated to give my new kittens a total of 4 shots since they started vaccinating them at such a young age.
These new kittens will be indoor cats only. Once they enter adulthood, I do plan on limiting their vaccines somewhat due to the growing evidence that we are vaccinating our cats too much.
I think I will have the breeder give them their 3rd shot at pick-up. I was wondering what other people's opinions are on this? Or, if your kittens got 4 FVRCP shots - how did it turn out? Any issues with that many shots? I also plan on talking with my vet about this issue before proceeding.
We will going to pickup two Siamese kittens who are litter mates from a breeder at the end of December and then fly them back home in-cabin with us. Very excited!
They had their first FVRCP vaccine at 6 1/2 weeks and a second one at 9 1/2 weeks old. They will be 13 weeks + 2 days old when we go pick them up. Our breeder gave us the option of giving them a third FVRCP vaccine on the day of the pick up. I think they started the vaccines so young because they "super-socialize" their kittens by taking them on long car rides, taking them to visit other people, bring them along to attend their kid's sporting events, etc.
Almost everything I have read is that kittens should start getting their FVRCP shots at 6-8 weeks old and every 3-4 weeks after until they are over 16-18 weeks old. So it would make the most sense for them to have another booster at 13 weeks and then we can get their final booster at our vet at 17 1/2 weeks old. It also seems like the most important shots are around the 12 week and 16 week marks since by then that's when most kitten's maternal antibodies are gone and will no longer interfere with the vaccines.
Then I read on catinfo.org that these vaccines can cause a lot of inflammation, especially to the kidneys. She recommends giving kittens only 2 shots total for their series. I feel like I'm a obligated to give my new kittens a total of 4 shots since they started vaccinating them at such a young age.
These new kittens will be indoor cats only. Once they enter adulthood, I do plan on limiting their vaccines somewhat due to the growing evidence that we are vaccinating our cats too much.
I think I will have the breeder give them their 3rd shot at pick-up. I was wondering what other people's opinions are on this? Or, if your kittens got 4 FVRCP shots - how did it turn out? Any issues with that many shots? I also plan on talking with my vet about this issue before proceeding.
). So we set up a wellness check appointment the day after we get home and we'll have it done then.
) early this past year. I'm sure once we get the kittens all settled in our home, I will become more at peace.
