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.

Overview

Vaccinating your cat is one of the best ways to protect them from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. These illnesses — like feline parvovirus, feline herpesvirus, and feline leukaemia virus — can cause lasting health issues and can sometimes be fatal.

Vaccines also help prevent the spread of disease within the broader cat population. This protection is especially helpful in areas with lots of cats.

Core vs. non-core vaccines

Which vaccinations does my cat need?

Kitten vaccination timeline

Vaccination for adult cats

Rabies vaccine for travelling cats

Medically reviewed by Lizzie Youens BSc(Hons) BVSc MRCVS

Published on 03/11/2024 • Reviewed on 01/05/2025