If humans are infected, they can be vaccinated successfully in early stages of the disease. Treatment, however, is unpleasant and costly. Cats should be vaccinated for rabies at 12 weeks or older and revaccinated annually. Wichita and Sedgwick County require vaccination each year. The FPL virus can affect many parts of a cat's body, causing fever, appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, weakness, tremors, and incoordination.
Death can occur within a week.
FPL vaccination should be started at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Kittens less than 12 weeks old are given two to three doses several weeks apart. All cats should receive a booster one year from the date of the last kitten vaccination, and then periodically thereafter. We will recommend the frequency of vaccination appropriate for your cat. Preventing Feline Respiratory Disease Respiratory disease is easily passed from one cat to another by droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing.