Cat vaccination guide: what vaccines cats need and why

Stay informed on essential cat vaccinations, including kitten vaccines. Our guides cover cat vaccination schedules, plus the diseases vaccines prevent against, including feline parvovirus, the two strains of cat flu, and more. Learn about the different types of vaccines, when to administer them, and how to ensure your cat stays healthy throughout all life stages.

Cat vaccination information

Kitten vaccination schedule

Vaccinations are important for keeping your kitten safe and healthy as they grow. Here's what to expect from their starter course.

Photo of a cat receiving check-up for parvovirus (also known as parvo or feline distemper) symptoms at veterinary clinic

Feline infectious enteritis: symptoms, treatment, and prevention

Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention measures of feline infectious enteritis, a highly contagious viral disease that affects cats.

A photo of a cat being examined for symptoms of feline leukaemia virus (FeLV), emphasising the importance of feline leukaemia prevention and vaccinations in protecting cats.

Cat leukaemia: spotting the signs of feline leukaemia

Feline leukaemia is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats...

Header photo of veterinarian administering essential vaccination to a white kitten with blue eyes, promoting kitten health and preventing common diseases through early vaccination.

Common questions about kitten vaccinations

Answers to the internet's most-searched 'kitten vaccination' queries...

Cat showing symptoms of feline herpesvirus, a common viral infection in cats, with eye discharge, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment for feline herpes.

Feline herpesvirus causes, symptoms and prevention

Feline herpesvirus is highly contagious, but there are ways to help your cat stay safe

A photo of a cat being examined by a vet for symptoms of cat flu, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to keep cats healthy.

Cat flu symptoms, treatment and prevention

Cat flu, also known as feline influenza or feline upper respiratory infection, is a common illness that affects the upper respiratory tract (nose, mouth, and throat) of cats. Learn more

Can cats get colds?

Cats don't catch the same viruses which give us colds, but there are two viruses which cause 'cat flu' and cold-like symptoms.