Pocket VetKitten vaccination schedule
Kittens get a core combination vaccine (FVRCP) every 3–4 weeks until ~16 weeks, plus rabies — and FeLV is recommended for kittens, especially future outdoor cats. Your vet sets exact dates.
The schedule
6–8 weeks
- ✓First FVRCP (panleukopenia, herpesvirus, calicivirus)
- ✓Start deworming
10–12 weeks
- ✓Second FVRCP
- ✓First FeLV (feline leukemia) — recommended for kittens
- ✓FeLV/FIV test if not done
14–16 weeks
- ✓Third FVRCP (final kitten dose)
- ✓Second FeLV
- ✓Rabies (timing per local law)
5–6 months
- ✓Discuss spay/neuter
- ✓Set up flea (and regional heartworm) prevention
12–16 months
- ✓FVRCP booster
- ✓Rabies booster (then per product/law)
- ✓FeLV booster if at-risk/outdoor
Good to know
- ●Indoor cats still need core vaccines — panleukopenia and respiratory viruses travel on shoes and hands.
- ●FeLV matters most for kittens and cats with any outdoor or multi-cat exposure.
- ●Keep new kittens separated from resident cats until vet-checked and tested.
Something off with your cat after a shot — or anytime?
Describe the symptoms and get an instant, calm triage — home care, vet soon, or emergency.
Check my cat nowFrequently asked
Do indoor cats really need vaccines?
Yes — core vaccines (FVRCP, rabies where required) protect against viruses that hitchhike indoors on shoes, hands, and other pets, and rabies is often legally required.
What is FeLV and does my kitten need that vaccine?
Feline leukemia virus spreads between cats through close contact. The vaccine is recommended for all kittens, then continued for cats with outdoor access or exposure to untested cats.
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Pocket Vet editorial team
Written and maintained by the Pocket Vet editorial team using authoritative veterinary sources. Reviewed June 10, 2026. This guide is informational only and not a substitute for professional veterinary care — see our editorial & safety policy. When in doubt, contact your vet; in a true emergency, go to an emergency clinic immediately.
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