How Often Do Cats Need Shots

1. How often do cats need flea prevention?

The question, “How often do cats need shots?” arose out of the context of flea prevention. Do all cats require flea preventatives, or are they more important for outdoor cats? Many people believe that fleas are contagious and are transmitted from pet to pet. Although a flea-infested cat may spread the infestation to any cat with whom he comes into contact, remember that fleas, although thoroughly detestable, have a remarkable capacity for spreading and surviving. Fleas can roam freely and can make their way into houses under their own steam. Therefore, indoor-only cats are at risk of flea infestation even if they do not come into contact with any other animals.

How often do cats need shot heartworm prevention?

How about heartworm prevention? Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes, which are perfectly capable of making their way indoors. Although outdoor cats are more likely to be bitten, indoor-only cats have the potential to be infected with these serious parasites. The American Heartworm Society recommends heartworm prevention in all cats. And remember that most heartworm preventatives also protect against intestinal worms, which can spread to humans.

3. How often do cats need vaccine booster shots?

Although there also is no simple answer to the question, “How often do cats need shots?” I am happy to report that there is an easy answer to the related question of whether indoor cats need booster shots every year. That answer is no.The importance of feline vaccination is roughly inversely proportional to age.cats vaccinated (with the so-called FVRCP) at 6-8 weeks, 10-12 weeks, and 14-16 weeks.