ACAC Vaccine Protocol

1. FELINE VACCINES
Presents

2. Vaccines
Vaccines provide proven life-saving benefits, are
associated with minimal risk, and should be part of
routine preventative health care

3. Vaccines
“Core” vaccines are those recommended for
almost every pet
Additional vaccines may be recommended by the
new family veterinarian based on the cat’s lifestyle

4. Feline Core Vaccines
The core feline vaccines are those for
• Feline herpesvirus
• Feline calicivirus
• Feline parvovirus
• Rabies

5. FVRCP Vaccine

6. FVRCP
What does this vaccine cover?

7. FVRCP
• Feline viral rhinotracheitis

8. FVRCP
• Feline viral rhinotracheitis
• Calicivirus

9. FVRCP
• Feline viral rhinotracheitis
• Calicivirus
• Panleukopenia

10. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis

11. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Caused by feline herpesvirus type 1
Causes a chronic, often life-long respiratory
infection with intermittent recurrences
Respiratory disease (nasal discharge, sneezing)
and often eye disease (conjunctivitis)

12. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Replicates in the nose, mouth and tonsil tissues
Shed in saliva, eye and nasal secretions and can
also be spread by fomites (contaminated objects)

13. Feline Calicivirus

14. Feline Calicivirus
Causes respiratory disease (nasal discharge,
sneezing) and often mouth sores, resulting in
severe oral pain
Spread by direct contact with an infected cat or
by fomites

15. Feline Calicivirus
Very resistant to disinfectants and persists in the
environment
Unvaccinated and inadequately vaccinated cats of
all ages are at risk

16. Feline Panleukopenia

17. Panleukopenia
Also known as “Feline Distemper”
Caused by feline parvovirus
This is a species-specific virus; dogs won’t get
parvo from cats and vice-versa

18. Panleukopenia
Causes gastrointestinal disease (vomiting,
diarrhea)
Often causes secondary infections due to the
virus invading the bone marrow and decreasing
the amount of white blood cells

19. Panleukopenia
Can progresses rapidly to shock and death
Shed in the feces, vomit or urine of infected cats
and can also be spread by fomites

20. Panleukopenia
Very resistant to disinfectants and persists in the
environment
Unvaccinated and inadequately vaccinated cats of
all ages are at risk

21. Panleukopenia
The time between exposure to the virus and the
first signs of illness is generally less than 14 days
Cats shed the virus for 2-3 days before signs are
seen
Shedding can continue up to 14 days after
signs go away

22. Owner Education

23. What if my cat is indoor only?
FVRCP viruses are hardy and difficult to destroy, so
they remain in the environment
Even if their cat is indoor only, numerous outdoor
cats potentially roam wherever the owner lives or
works. Recall the viruses can be carried by
fomites—that includes the owner’s shoes!

24. ACAC Vaccine Schedule
Kittens (<16 weeks)
• First vaccine at intake
• Repeated every 2 weeks until 16 weeks of age
• Repeated every 3 years, thereafter

25. ACAC Vaccine Schedule
Adolescent/Adult (>16 weeks)
• First vaccine at intake
• Repeated in 3-4 weeks
• Repeated every 3 years

26. FELINE VACCINES
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