When cats are not vaccinated, they are at risk of many viruses and illness. Regardless of them being indoor or outdoor, cats left unprotected ARE at risk
& then to others they encounter. Viruses may result in serious illness or death. The veterinary care to treat a sick cat will cost much more than the vaccine
to prevent it. We highly recommend owners vaccinate their cats as part of our plan to promote “Responsible Cat Ownership.”

CORE VACCINES FOR CATS – ESSENTIAL

Feline Panleukopenia

This is also known as feline parvovirus or distemper. This viral disease attacks the rapidly dividing cells in the cat’s body, especially the cells in the intestinal tract, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This results in shortages of all types of white blood cells (panleukopenia) and red blood cells (anaemia) and puts the cat at high risk of contracting other diseases. The damaged intestinal tract often causes the cat to have severe vomiting and diarrhea. Feline panleukopenia is highly contagious, savagely contagious, and often fatal, especially in young kittens.

Feline Herpesvirus

Feline Herpesvirus is one of the most common causes of cat flu or upper respiratory infections in cats. Feline herpesvirus infection is highly contagious
and can cause sneezing, conjunctivitis, eye and nose discharge, lethargy, and decreased appetite. Some cats can become permanently infected
and continue to show intermittent signs of this disease throughout their life.

Feline Calicivirus

Cat flu is extremely contagious. Typical signs include sneezing, nose and eye discharge, conjunctivitis, tongue ulcers, lethargy, and decreased appetite. Occasionally the virus can also cause joint inflammation (arthritis), hepatitis (liver inflammation), or intestinal problems.

For more details, see petcare.com.au/cat-vaccinations

Microchips are so important as they not only see a pet returned to its rightful owner when lost, the have proven to be lifesaving. Microchips give your cat a voice. Without contact with an owner an injured or ill animal’s pathway may have to be decided by a veterinarian or a shelter manager. Microchips mean more than getting them home to you.