Booster Vaccinations for cats
Keeping your cat’s vaccinations up to date is an essential part of protecting them throughout their adult life
Immunity against several serious feline diseases fades over time, so annual booster vaccinations make sure your cat stays fully protected. These visits are also a vital opportunity to check your cat’s long-term health and wellbeing.
More than just a vaccination
Every booster vaccination appointment at PetPeople includes a thorough veterinary health check. We assess your cat’s heart, lungs, eyes, ears, teeth, coat, joints and weight, looking for early signs of illness or age-related changes.
You will also be invited to complete our annual feline health questionnaire, which helps us tailor advice to your cat’s lifestyle, especially around diet, stress reduction, home routines and parasite prevention.
Once your cat has been examined and found healthy, we administer the appropriate vaccines to keep their immunity strong for another year.
What diseases are cats vaccinated against?
There are four core diseases we vaccinate cats against: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV).
Rhinotracheitis: an upper respiratory infection, or “cat flu”
Calicivirus: another type of “cat flu”, which can also cause lifelong dental disease
Panleukopenia: a highly contagious and often lethal parvovirus, also known as “feline distemper”. If a pregnant female cat is infected with panleukopenia, her kittens can be born with developmental disabilities such as cerebellar hypoplasia, or “wobbly cat syndrome”
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV): an incurable disease which causes immunosuppression, and predisposes cats to developing cancer
Parasite control is an important part of adult cat care. Fleas, worms and ticks can affect indoor and outdoor cats alike, and some (including roundworms) carry risks for people. During the appointment, your vet will discuss the risk to your pet and if needed, prescribe a safe and effective parasite plan for the year ahead.
For cats on our PetPeople Health Plan, all booster vaccines, parasite treatments and consultations are included with no extra fees.
Frequently asked questions about cat booster vaccinations
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Most cats need a booster once a year to maintain reliable protection.
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Yes. Indoor cats can be exposed to rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, or panleukopenia through human contact, new pets, visiting animals or time spent at catteries.
FeLV, however, is usually only spread by close contact with an infected cat, meaning strictly indoor-only cats have a much lower risk of catching this. We will work with you to find a vaccination protocol that works for your cat and their unique circumstances.
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Your vet will carry out a full health examination, review your health questionnaire, give any due vaccines and prescribe parasite treatments for the year ahead.
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We work gently and calmly, and at our East Sheen practice we have separate cat friendly consulting rooms and waiting areas to reduce noise, scent and stress.
We also have plug-in calming diffusers running, and can offer treats to help distract your cat. Most cats settle very well, but if you’re concerned about your cat’s anxiety levels at the vet, let us know - we may be able to offer calming medications, or make other adjustments to reduce their stress levels.
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Yes. Not every cat needs every vaccine. Your vet will recommend a schedule based on lifestyle and risk.
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Yes. All routine vaccinations, parasite control treatments and consultations are included.
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We can check your cat’s previous medical records; if needed, we can restart your cat’s vaccination course to ensure full protection.
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If your cat has had a vaccination with us, we will automatically send you an email reminder when their next vaccination is due.
If you would like to book your cat’s booster vaccination or check when they are next due, our team would be delighted to help. We are open seven days a week with appointments from early morning to early evening.