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About Distemper

The Cat Care Clinic recommends the following vaccines and health maintenance procedures to maintain your cat's health.

• 6-8 Weeks:
  Distemper Vaccine #1 (Respiratory combination)
  Check Stool for internal parasites.
• 9-11 Weeks:
  Distemper Vaccine #2, Feline Leukemia - First booster, Test for Feline Leukemia.
• 12-14 Weeks:
  Distemper Vaccine #3, Feline Leukemia - Second booster, Rabies Vaccine, Check stool for internal parasites.
• 3-6 Months:
  Declaw (if desired), and neuter or spay (ovariohysterectomy).
• 1-8 Years:
  Annual physical exam and vaccines (Distemper, Feline Leukemia, Rabies). Ultrasonic scaling and polishing of teeth (if needed). Check stool for internal parasites (important for cats that go outside).
• 9+ Years:
  Annual physical exam and vaccines.Ultrasonic scaling and polishing of teeth (if needed). Periodic testing for early detection of age-related ailments (may include x-ray, blood test, EKG, urinalysis).

Visit the Cornell Feline Health Center's page on vaccinations for more detailed information on the risks and benefits of feline vaccines.