Domestic Shorthair Vaccination Schedule

Personalized Domestic Shorthair kitten vaccination schedule for the US, UK, and EU. Adjust your kitten's age and country below. The schedule updates as you go.

Important: this is a reference. It is not a substitute for your vet. Always confirm the specific schedule for your kitten with the clinic that treats them.

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Pet's age
weeks

Your kitten vaccination schedule

8 weeks (≈2 months)United States schedule

Next due: 6 to 8 weeks · FVRCP #1, FeLV #1 (AAFP recommends for all kittens)

AgeStatusCoreNon-core
6 to 8 weeksDue now
  • FVRCP #1
  • FeLV #1 (AAFP recommends for all kittens)
10 to 12 weeksUpcoming
  • FVRCP #2
  • FeLV #2
14 to 16 weeksUpcoming
  • FVRCP #3 (final)
  • Bordetella (if going to boarding or shelter)
16 weeks+Required by law in most US states.Upcoming
  • Rabies #1
—
12 monthsUpcoming
  • FVRCP booster
  • Rabies booster
  • FeLV annual (if at-risk)
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Common questions about Domestic Shorthair vaccinations

When should my Domestic Shorthair start vaccinations?

Most Domestic Shorthair kittens start their first FVRCP between 6 and 8 weeks in the US, or 8 to 9 weeks in the UK and EU. Use the form above with your kitten's age and country to see the next-due date.

How do I figure out the right schedule for my Domestic Shorthair?

Use the form above with your kitten's age and country. The core FVRCP and Rabies schedule is the same for any cat. Non-core decisions (FeLV especially) come down to lifestyle, not breed.

Does my Domestic Shorthair need FeLV?

AAFP recommends FeLV for every kitten through the first-year booster. After year one, indoor-only adult cats can usually drop FeLV. Outdoor or multi-cat households should continue annually.

Does my Domestic Shorthair need a DNA test before vaccinating?

No. Vaccines protect every cat the same way regardless of genetic background. A DNA test is interesting for breed curiosity, not necessary for vaccination decisions.

Same schedule for a Domestic Shorthair mix?

Yes for the core vaccines. FVRCP and Rabies are identical for purebreds and mixes. Non-core vaccines (FeLV, FIV) depend on lifestyle and region, not breed. The schedule above works for any Domestic Shorthair mix.

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