It’s that time again: vaccination time for kitty! Whether it’s rabies vaccines, FeLV (feline leukemia), or FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), your favorite little cat needs their vaccines in order to stay healthy and happy. Unfortunately, a cat’s natural curiosity puts them at risk for contact with carriers of various diseases without you even knowing. Keeping up to date on new research and the newest vaccinations can be a little tricky, but not to worry! 

As new medications and vaccines come to light, it’s important to remember not all are created the same. That’s why this new one in the spotlight I’m pretty excited about! The newest one is called Purevax. And, fun fact, it’s designed specifically for cats! Honestly, I didn’t have a clue about this vaccine until I was doing some extra research about them, and I found it fascinating. Purevex protects felines from a number of diseases including rabies, feline leukemia virus, and pathogens that can cause repertory disease in cats.

The main difference between Purevax and regular vaccines is that it doesn’t use adjuvants. I know everybody at this point is asking, “What are adjuvants?” These are additives to vaccines that were additional in the 1920s to help get a stronger response from the immune system. Unfortunately, adjuvants have been associated with FISS (Feline Injection Site Sarcoma), Injection Site Granuloma, and Chronic Inflammation. No one wants their sweet kitty to deal with any of that. Purevax is also incredible as it is approved for kittens as young as 12 weeks of age, and it’s available as a standalone or in combination with other antigens to support the vaccine routine specifically for your cat.

As the first vaccine line without adjuvants, Purevax is a wonderful alternative for your feline. Want to know where you can get Purevax? Cleveland Park Animals Hospital in Greenville only uses PureVax on vaccines only their cat clients. You can also contact your vet to see if they will provide it for your kitty! Talk with your vet about Purevax and they can give you extra information during immunization time.