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Core cat vaccines are recommended for which cats?

All cats, including indoor-only cats.

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  1. All cats, even indoor-only ones ✔
  2. Only cats that go outside
  3. Only kittens, never adults

Why: Core vaccines guard against serious, widespread diseases. iCatCare says they are essential for every cat, indoors or out. Your vet adds extras based on risk.

Huh, didn't know that: iCatCare lists panleukopenia and cat flu (herpesvirus and calicivirus) as core, plus rabies where the disease is present.

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Answer: All cats, even indoor-only ones. Core vaccines guard against serious, widespread diseases. iCatCare says they are essential for every cat, indoors or out. Your vet adds extras based on risk.

  1. iCatCare, Vaccinating your cat icatcare.org/articles/vaccinating-your-cat
    Core vaccines are considered essential for all cats (including indoor-only cats).
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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