Cat Vaccine List
FVR-CP ($18):
FVR = Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis - Rhinotracheitis is a severe upper respiratory infection caused by a feline type 1, herpes-virus. It is most severe in young kittens and older cats, and is one of the most serious upper respiratory diseases seen in the feline species. The virus is airborne, fomite transmissable and very contagious in susceptible animals.
C = Calicivirus Infection - There are several strains of caliciviruses that affect the cat. They can cause a range of diseases, from a mild almost asymptomatic infection, to life-threatening pneumonia. Most cases show only evidence of problems in the mouth, nasal passages and the conjunctiva (mucus membranes) of the eyes.
P = Panleukopenia - Panleukopenia (also known as feline distemper and infectious feline enteritis) is a highly contagious disease characterized by a short disease course and high mortality rate. The disease is caused by a parvovirus similar to the parvovirus seen in dogs. It is very resistant to disinfection and may remain infectious in the environment for up to a year.
Ivermectin injection ($15):
Ear mite treatment – requires additional treatment in 2-3 weeks.
FeLV/FIV Test ($42):
FeLV, or Feline leukemia virus, is a contagious, viral disease of cats. In addition to causing leukemia, it has been associated with various other types of cancer, anemia, and immune suppression leading to increased susceptibility to various infectious diseases. Although cats may clear initial infection, there is no cure for persistent infection and it is ultimately fatal.
FIV, or Feline immunodeficiency virus, is a disease of cats that is quite similar to human HIV/AIDS. Like a person with HIV, a cat can be infected with FIV and enjoy good quality of life for quite some time before developing full blown disease. There is no cure for FIV, and cats with this disease are vulnerable to a number of secondary infections due to a suppressed immune system. Ultimately, this is a fatal disease.
Feline Leukemia Vaccine ($24):
A vaccine is available for FeLV. It is not 100% effective, so there is still some risk to introducing a FeLV positive cat into an environment with vaccinated cats. The vaccine is not recommended for cats that are at very low risk for contracting the disease, such as strictly indoor cats.
Rabies vaccine ($18 + price of County tag):
Rabies is a virus that attacks the neurological system and animals can give this disease to humans through a bite wound or contact with saliva of an infected animal. IL state law requires all cats 16 weeks or older to be vaccinated.
Roundworm dewormer ($12):
Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite in dogs and cats in the world. Animals with roundworms pass the infection to other animals when the worm eggs are shed in the animal's feces (droppings). Your pet can pick up the infection by eating infected soil, licking contaminated fur or paws, or by drinking contaminated water. Most puppies and kittens become infected before or shortly after birth. Therefore, it is recommended that all dogs and cats have a full course of deworming. Roundworms are long, white and spaghetti like and can also infect humans.
Tapeworm dewormer ($15-42 depending on weight):
Tapeworms live in the intestines of dogs, cats, humans, rats, mice, fish and other species. They consist of a head and a long flat body made up of many segments. The tapeworm body can be very long. Tapeworms are small, white and rice like and are frequently acquired – second to fleas.
Microchipping ($22):
Tags and collars are a good start — they're certainly better than no ID at all — but they aren't 100 percent dependable. Tags can fade, rust, or get scratched, making them impossible to read. Collars can tear or slip off, or get caught on something while your pet is wandering. With a microchip, on the other hand, your pet’s source of identification is always available.
To microchip your pet, a tiny chip about the size of a grain of rice is injected just under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. The number on the chip is then entered into the microchip company database. When a lost pet is found, any animal hospital, shelter, or humane society can use a special handheld microchip scanner to read the microchip’s unique ID number.