Feline | Tricat
This is a live attenuated vaccination containing feline panleucopaenia virus, feline herpesvirus, and feline calicivirus. The latter two viruses are commonly responsible for symptoms associated with ‘cat flu’, whilst panleucopenia protects against a fatal disease that causes gastrointestinal, nervous, and immune system disorders.
This vaccination should be given as a set of two vaccinations 4 weeks apart, starting from 8 weeks of age. A yearly booster should then be given. Following this initial protocol, the needs of the individual need to be taken into account. If your cat or kitten has an unknown vaccination history, follow this same procedure.
If requirements for catteries are needed or your cat lives an active indoor/outdoor lifestyle in a multi-cat household, this vaccination should be given every three years. The Ducat vaccination is given annually in between. This is supported by sound scientific evidence showing a far greater exposure to ‘cat flu’; thus, more frequent vaccinations are beneficial and justified. If your cat lives a largely isolated indoor lifestyle, then triennial vaccinations are appropriate.