22 Questions
What is a potential advantage of Modified Live vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?
They typically require only a single dose for immunity.
According to the AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines, which of the following is NOT a major topic area?
Imaging diagnostics
What is a characteristic of Killed vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?
They induce humoral immunity only and require multiple doses.
What is a major advantage of Recombinant vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?
They have no potential reversion to virulence and overcome maternal antibody interference.
What is the main difference between core and non-core vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?
Core vaccines are recommended for all cats, while non-core vaccines are recommended for cats with specific risk factors.
What is a potential complication of feline infectious disease vaccination?
Feline injection-site sarcoma
What is the recommended vaccination schedule for Rabies in cats?
Initial visit, booster 1 year later, and then q 1-3 years
What is the treatment for a severe adverse vaccine reaction in cats?
Administer diphenhydramine 2.2 mg/kg IM/SC and dexamethasone 0.5-4 mg/kg IM/SC/IV
What is the recommended location for administering the Rabies vaccine in cats?
Right Rear Distal limb
What is the incidence of mild adverse vaccine reactions in cats?
0.52% of cats
What is the recommended booster schedule for FeLV in cats?
Booster 3-4 weeks later, and then q 1 year
What is the characteristic sign of Feline Injection-site Sarcomas (FISS)?
A 3-month delay in the onset of symptoms, 2-cm increase in size, and increasing size after 1 month
What is the recommended action if the ELISA SNAP test is positive?
Consider performing confirmatory testing
Which organization provides guidelines for feline vaccination?
AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines
What is the primary focus of the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters?
Animal shelter care
According to the study by Moore et al., what was the number of cases of adverse events after vaccine administration in cats from 2002-2005?
2560 cases
What is the primary topic of the AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stages Guidelines?
Feline life stages
When should kittens start receiving vaccines?
Around 6 weeks
Why should intranasal FVRCP be avoided?
It is less effective in preventing the diseases
What is the ideal age to stop vaccinating kittens according to the guidelines?
20 weeks
Why should FeLV vaccination not be considered core in kittens?
There is potential for over-vaccination
In which cases should FeLV/FIV screening be conducted according to AAFP recommendations?
After a potential exposure to infected cats
Test your knowledge on feline infectious disease vaccines, screening, prevention, and guidelines for different life stages of cats. Learn about core and non-core vaccines, signs of adverse reactions, feline injection-site sarcomas, and recommended locations for vaccine injections.
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