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Can I vaccinate my 4-month kitten if he has vomiting & diarrhea?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 months and 28 days old | 13.6 lbs

Can i vaccinate my 4 month kitten if he has been vomiting and has diarrhea? If not, how long should I wait to vaccinate him? He hasn't had any vaccines.

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on August 16th, 2017

Hi, I'm sorry to hear Panda is having problems. Vomiting and diarrhea can be something simple like sensitivity to food or something more serious like a disease called panleukopenia. Vomiting and diarrhea is never normal in a kitten and should be investigated by a vet. Once the vet gets him healthy, then he can get his vaccines. he will need his FVRCP vaccine (which usually starts at 3 months), then a booster vaccine three weeks from that date. He should also be tested at the vet for feline leukemia and dewormed. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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