Thus, in conclusion, based on these findings, if healthy senior or geriatric cats need to be vaccinated against a novel pathogen for the first time (e.g., travelling, moving, changing life style), even if the regular vaccination schedule consists of one injection (e.g., rabies), a single dose should not be considered enough to ensure proper immunisation, and a second dose is recommended in these animals at a three to four week interval. Alternatively, FPV and rabies antibodies could be measured after the first injection to verify that protection is adequate. Cats that need regular re-vaccinations should be vaccinated according to the proposed guidelines for healthy adult cats. |