Oriental Shorthair vaccination schedule

A general Oriental Shorthair 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.

FVRCP #1
6 to 8 weeks
Protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), calicivirus and panleukopenia.
FVRCP #2 (3 to 4 weeks after the first)
9 to 12 weeks
Protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), calicivirus and panleukopenia.
FeLV #1 (8 weeks at the earliest)
9 to 12 weeks
Protects against feline leukemia virus.
Rabies #1
12 to 16 weeks, as state or local law sets it
Protects against rabies.
FeLV #2 (3 to 4 weeks after the first)
12 to 16 weeks, as state or local law sets it
Protects against feline leukemia virus.
Bordetella (if going to boarding or shelter)
12 to 16 weeks, as state or local law sets it
Protects against kennel cough (Bordetella).
FVRCP final dose
16 to 20 weeks
Protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), calicivirus and panleukopenia.
FVRCP booster
6 months
Protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), calicivirus and panleukopenia.
Rabies booster
12 months after the first doses
Protects against rabies.
FeLV booster
12 months after the first doses
Protects against feline leukemia virus.

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Questions

When should my Oriental Shorthair start vaccinations?

Most Oriental Shorthair 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.

Are Orientals more sensitive to vaccine reactions?

Not specifically. Oriental Shorthairs follow the standard FVRCP schedule with no breed-specific concerns.

Does my Oriental Shorthair need FeLV?

AAFP recommends FeLV through the first-year booster for every kitten. After year one, indoor-only Orientals can usually drop FeLV.

How does my Oriental's high energy affect vet visits?

Orientals are high-energy and vocal, which can make appointments feel busier than average. The vaccine schedule itself is unchanged. A pheromone spray or covered carrier can help reduce stress.

Same schedule for a Oriental Shorthair 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 Oriental Shorthair mix.