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Birman vaccination schedule

A general Birman kitten vaccination schedule by age, with what each vaccine protects against. Schedules for the US, the UK and the EU. Your vet sets the actual one.

Species
Pet's age
Where your pet lives

Vaccination guidelines differ by region. Anywhere else, the US schedule is shown as a general guide: your vet sets the actual one.

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Questions

When should my Birman start vaccinations?

Most Birman kittens start their first FVRCP between 6 and 8 weeks in the US, or 8 to 9 weeks in the UK and EU. Use the form above with your kitten's age and country to see the next-due date.

Is my Birman more sensitive to vaccines?

Not specifically. Birmans are generally healthy with no breed-specific vaccine concerns. Standard FVRCP schedule applies.

Does my Birman need FeLV?

AAFP recommends FeLV through the first-year booster for every kitten. Birmans are typically indoor companion cats; after year one, indoor-only adults can usually drop FeLV.

How often does my Birman need annual boosters?

Not every year. FVRCP gets a booster at 6 months in the US, or one year after the kitten course in the UK, and then every 3 years. Rabies is every 1 or 3 years depending on local law and product, and Birmans follow the same cadence as any cat.

Same schedule for a Birman mix?

Yes. FVRCP, and rabies where the law or travel requires it, are the same for purebreds and mixes. So is FeLV, which is core for kittens under one year (AAHA/AAFP); for adult cats it depends on lifestyle, not breed. The schedule above works for any Birman mix.