My 7-year-old indoor cat is unvaccinated. What shots for grooming?

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I have a cat that since birth, has never gone out side or has been vaccinated. He is 7 years old. What would be the best vaccinations to get him so that i can get him groomed. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 years and 8 months old | 15 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Miskit. There are two 'core' vaccines required in cats, meaning that all cats should receive these vaccines regardless of their environment. All animals should be vaccinated against Rabies, even if they are indoor only, as Rabies can be transmitted to humans and is life threatening. The second vaccine that is considered required for all cats is called 'feline distemper' (the vaccine is often abbreviated FVRCP). This vaccine prevents cats from becoming infected with many life-threatening viral diseases. If your cat has never received this vaccine before, it is likely that your veterinarian will recommend he receive his first shot and then a booster vaccine 3-4 weeks later to ensure he develops appropriate immunity to these viruses. Hope this helps, Miskit is very handsome!

My 7-year-old indoor cat is unvaccinated. What shots for grooming?

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