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Cat Vaccines

Veterinarian giving a tabby cat vaccine shot on exam table in Midlothian clinic

Indoor cats are safer, not risk-free. Doors open, new cats come home, and wildlife sometimes gets inside. The team at our Midlothian clinic, on Steam Avenue off Midlothian Turnpike, keeps adult cats current without giving more than they need.

Call (804) 603-9509 or book online.

When it's an emergency: Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your cat has facial swelling, vomiting, trouble breathing, or collapses after a vaccine, or if your cat may have been bitten by a wild animal. Our Midlothian clinic is open 8 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week, and we don't provide overnight care.

Core Vaccines for Adult Cats

  • FVRCP: herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, boosted on a schedule set by the doctor.

  • Rabies: required by Virginia law, indoor or not.

Feline veterinarians note that even cats living totally indoors require regular vaccination, because exposure can still happen.

Close-up of kitten vaccine injection during checkup in Midlothian veterinary clinic

Lifestyle Vaccines

Feline leukemia (FeLV) is recommended for adult cats who go outdoors, live with an FeLV-positive cat, or are around cats of unknown status. Strictly indoor adults with no new cats usually don't need it after the kitten series.

Veterinarian pausing exam with anxious cat before vaccine visit in Midlothian

A Calmer Visit for an Anxious Cat

  • Leave the carrier out at home for a few days so it stops meaning "vet."

  • A carrier with a removable top lets us examine your cat without pulling her out.

  • Cover the carrier with a towel in the car.

  • You go straight to an exam room and stay with your cat.

"My cat is scared of everything and everyone so I was nervous to take her somewhere, but the petfolk team did a wonderful job taking care of her and making her feel comfortable!"

— Laura H., Petfolk client.

Calm calico cat resting at home after vaccine appointment in Midlothian

When Your Cat Is Already Current

If your cat's records show current vaccines and nothing has changed, you don't need shots this year; your cat still benefits from the annual exam. If your cat is sick or losing weight, the doctor may examine and treat first and vaccinate later.

Bats and the Indoor Cat

Bats are one of Virginia's main rabies carriers, along with raccoons, foxes, and skunks, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Bats slip into attics and living spaces through small gaps, and an indoor cat is often the first to find one. Bat bites can be tiny and easy to miss.

If you find a bat in a room with your cat, don't release it. Contain it if you can do so safely, keep your cat away, and call Chesterfield Environmental Health at (804) 914-2676 for guidance. Then call us; a vaccinated cat may need a booster.

What Cat Vaccines Cost

Vaccines are given at the wellness exam ($99, or included with PetfolkCare at $199 a year) and priced per vaccine. Members save 10% on vaccines. You get an estimate first.

Keep Your Cat Current

Book a wellness exam at our clinic on Steam Avenue. Call (804) 603-9509 or book online.

Frequently Asked Questions