Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
FeLV Vaccine is dosed at 1 dose SC 2 doses 3-4wk apart; annual booster in cats, per AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines 2020. FeLV Vaccine is used in cats for FeLV prevention (at-risk cats), FeLV prevention (all kittens). Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for FeLV Vaccine in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nobivac Feline 2-FeLV, PureVax Recombinant FeLV
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 dose | 2 doses 3-4wk apart; annual booster | Two-dose primary series 3-4 weeks apart starting at 8 weeks; annual boosters for at-risk cats | FeLV prevention (at-risk cats) | Strong | AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines 2020 |
| SC | 1 dose | 2 doses starting at 8 weeks, 3-4 weeks apart | All kittens should receive initial 2-dose series regardless of lifestyle; then risk-assess at 1 year | FeLV prevention (all kittens) | Strong | AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines 2020 |
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Stimulates active immunity against feline leukemia virus. Recombinant canarypox-vectored or killed adjuvanted formulations available.
Test FeLV status before vaccination. Non-adjuvanted (PureVax) preferred to reduce sarcoma risk. Recommended for at-risk cats only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
FeLV Vaccine dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: SC 1 dose 2 doses 3-4wk apart; annual booster; SC 1 dose 2 doses starting at 8 weeks, 3-4 weeks apart. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for FeLV Vaccine in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for FeLV Vaccine in cats include: Two-dose primary series 3-4 weeks apart starting at 8 weeks; annual boosters for at-risk cats; All kittens should receive initial 2-dose series regardless of lifestyle; then risk-assess at 1 year. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
FeLV Vaccine is indicated in cats for: FeLV prevention (at-risk cats), FeLV prevention (all kittens).
These are general warnings for FeLV Vaccine across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Test FeLV status before vaccination. Non-adjuvanted (PureVax) preferred to reduce sarcoma risk. Recommended for at-risk cats only.
Why a species-specific page? FeLV Vaccine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.