FAQ

If a cat doesn't receive a distemper shot, it is at high risk of contracting feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease.

The 3:2:1 rule in cats refers to the vaccination protocol for feline panleukopenia, where kittens receive 3 initial doses, 2 to 4 weeks apart, starting at 6–8 weeks of age, followed by 1 booster after one year.

If a cat doesn't get a distemper shot, it is at high risk of contracting feline panleukopenia—a severe, often fatal, and highly contagious viral disease.

The 3:2:1 rule in cats refers to the recommended feline distemper vaccination schedule: three initial vaccines, two to four weeks apart, and one booster after a year.

If a cat doesn't receive a distemper vaccine, it risks contracting feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and potentially fatal virus, especially in kittens.

Cats should receive feline distemper (FVRCP) shots starting at 6–8 weeks with boosters every 3–4 weeks until 16–20 weeks old, then a booster at 1 year, followed by every 1–3 years.

Signs of feline distemper include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, dehydration, and in kittens, neurological symptoms like tremors and incoordination.

A distemper shot protects cats from feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease affecting the immune and gastrointestinal systems.

Yes, indoor cats still need distemper shots because the virus is highly contagious and can be carried into the home via shoes, clothing, or other pets.

The distemper vaccine for cats protects against feline panleukopenia, a severe and highly contagious viral disease, and is typically given as part of a combination vaccine (FVRCP). Vaccination is essential for both indoor and outdoor cats to prevent this potentially fatal illness.