🐱 Cat Vaccination Schedule — 2026
| Age of cat | Vaccine |
|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks | 1st FVRCP |
| 9–12 weeks | 2nd FVRCP |
| 12–16 weeks | 3rd FVRCP |
| ≥16 weeks | Final kitten core dose if required to complete the series |
| Around 6 months | Consider a core revaccination according to veterinary assessment |
| Rabies | According to local law and vaccine label; important/core in rabies-endemic areas such as India |
| FeLV | Consider for kittens and cats at risk of exposure; usually 2 doses 3–4 weeks apart |
What is FVRCP?
FVRCP protects against:
- FHV-1 – Feline herpesvirus-1 (feline viral rhinotracheitis)
- FCV – Feline calicivirus
- FPV – Feline panleukopenia virus
WSAVA considers these the major feline core vaccine components. The kitten series should be repeated every 3–4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age.
Adult cat with no vaccination history
For an adult cat that has never been vaccinated, a practical schedule is:
Day 0: FVRCP – first dose
3–4 weeks later: FVRCP – second dose
Rabies: according to the licensed product and applicable local requirements.
Vaccination should be individualized according to the cat’s age, health, lifestyle and exposure risk.
FeLV vaccination
FeLV vaccination is particularly important for kittens/young cats and cats that have outdoor access or contact with cats of unknown FeLV status. The cat should be tested for FeLV before vaccination. A typical primary series is 2 doses 3–4 weeks apart, starting from about 8 weeks of age.
Important for your book
I suggest putting this heading in the book:
CAT VACCINATION SCHEDULE — 2026
Vaccination is an essential component of preventive healthcare in cats. Core vaccination protects against feline panleukopenia virus, feline herpesvirus-1 and feline calicivirus. Rabies vaccination is particularly important in rabies-endemic countries such as India. Kittens should receive core vaccination beginning at approximately 6–8 weeks of age and at 3–4 week intervals until at least 16 weeks of age. FeLV vaccination should be considered according to the cat’s age and risk of exposure. The final vaccination programme should be decided by a veterinarian after assessing the individual cat and the local disease risk.
For publication: I recommend using “2026 Cat Vaccination Schedule based on WSAVA Guidelines” rather than giving one rigid annual schedule for every cat. Current feline guidelines emphasize individualized risk assessment rather than vaccination based only on whether a cat is “indoor” or “outdoor.”