Bringing home a tiny lion is magical… until you realise there are needles, boosters, and a fridge-magnet schedule to decode.This page keeps the science simple and the panic at zero.
every time you mark a shot “Done,” treat yourself to a victory sip of coffee (or a cat-shaped cookie—no judgement). By the time you reach the final checkbox you’ll have a fully-vaccinated mini-panther AND a caffeinated glow that says, “Yeah, I adulted the heck out of kittenhood”.
| Full Name | Doses in kitten series | Typical price (US) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus & Panleukopenia) | 3 doses, 3–4 weeks apart | \$25–40 each | Core combo; airborne, so even indoor kittens need it |
| Rabies (Imrab, Purevax) | 1 dose ≥12 weeks | \$20–35 | Legally required; 1-yr vs 3-yr product—clarify which was given |
| FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) | 2 doses, 3–4 weeks apart | \$30–45 each | Non-core but strongly advised for kittens; test FeLV-negative first |