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When should my new kitten receive her first vaccinations and boosters?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 20 days old

Freckle is ten days from turning 3 months old. When should I get her vaccinated?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on June 19th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! We start vaccinating cats around 7-8 weeks of age. So you should have Freckle vaccinated now. At 12 weeks she will need 2 FVRCP vaccines 3-4 weeks apart and her Rabies vaccine. Have a great day!

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    Answered By Christie Long, DVM

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on May 14th, 2017

    Don't worry - you're not too late! Most veterinarians recommend starting vaccinations at 8 weeks of age, and giving the feline distemper combination vaccine 3 times (3 - 4 weeks between doses) and then the rabies vaccine at 16 weeks. If you are considering letting Duchess outside, discuss the feline leukemia vaccine with your vet as well. As a U.S. vet I'm not sure how rabies vaccination is handled in the UK; she may not need it at all, but definitely discuss that with her vet.

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