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What vaccines do my 4-month-old kittens need and how many per visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 29 days old | 5 lbs

Hello, I have 2 4 month old kittens in need of shots. How many shots are they able to receive per visit and what are those shots that are necessary? Please advise. Thank you!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2019

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Feline core vaccines include FVRCP (feline distemper combo) and a Rabies vaccine. If they are outdoor cats, the FeLV vaccine (feline leukemia) should be considered. Some vets like to give rabies at an appointment separate from the other vaccines, usually given two weeks after those vaccines. It will be up to their vet to decide when to give them. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on October 14th, 2017

    Great question! Feline core vaccines include FVRCP (feline distemper combo) and a Rabies vaccine. At her age, she will need three series of the FVRCP each given four weeks apart to get her fully vaccinated. The rabies should first be given at 12-14 weeks of age, and she will need two series of it given four weeks apart to be fully vaccinated. If she is an outdoor cat, the FeLV vaccine (feline leukemia) should be considered. I would schedule an appointment with a vet for first thing Monday to start her vaccines. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 13th, 2018

    Hi, Yes, the same protocol applies, FVRCP every 3 weeks for 3 total vaccines, FELV every 3 weeks for a total of 2 vaccines, and rabies once. All of these will be repeated in one year. I hope that helps and thanks for using Pet Coach!

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    Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 7th, 2019

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At the very least, the kitten needs to be given a rabies booster, as all animals 16-18 weeks of age are legally required to be current on a rabies vaccination. If she is going to stay an indoor only cat, she would ideally get two FVRCP vaccines (a combination vaccine for common viral diseases in cats), three to four weeks apart. This would help protect her from anything that might be brought into the home, as well if she ever needed to be boarded. If she begins to spend time outside, other vaccinations may be needed.

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