When should my 1-month-old kitten get vaccinated? Does gender matter?

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My cat is a 1 month new born. Should i vaccin her immediately? And is there a difference between male and female when it comes to vaccination or raising? Pet's info: Cat | Birman | Female | unspayed | 22 days old | 2 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Congrats on your new kitten! There is no difference in raising or vaccinating between male and female cats. The only difference is that male cats are neutered and female cats get spayed. The surgery is a belly surgery for female cats. Her first Vet visit should be around 6 weeks, that is when she will receive her first vaccine (FVRCP). If you want her to have an exam before 6 weeks that is fine! They may want to give her the first deworming medication or if you want to wait until 6 weeks she'll get it then. Your Vet will tell you when they feel most comfortable testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). Kittens get the FVRCP vaccine every 3-4 weeks until about 15-16 weeks of age. They receive the rabies vaccine based on your state laws. In PA that is around 12-16 weeks. Vets usually spay around 6 months of age. Good luck!

When should my 1-month-old kitten get vaccinated? Does gender matter?

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