--- title: Does the FVRCP Vaccine Expire? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/does-the-fvrcp-vaccine-expire/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) - Does the FVRCP vaccine expire? # Does the FVRCP vaccine expire? Yes. Immunity from FVRCP is not lifelong, so every certificate carries a date, and the American Association of Feline Practitioners guidelines put boosters for adult cats about every three years after the kitten series and first-year booster. Happy Paws Kennels needs that date to be after the day your cat goes home. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) That date, more than the cat's age, is what the records check turns on. ## What FVRCP covers FVRCP is the feline combination vaccine for three diseases: feline rhinotracheitis (a herpesvirus), calicivirus and panleukopenia, often called feline distemper. The first two are common causes of sneezing, eye and mouth trouble in cats living together. The vaccine is one of the two the kennel requires for every cat, along with rabies. ## How the schedule usually runs Kittens get a series of shots starting at several weeks of age, then a booster about a year later. After that the AAFP guidelines treat the core vaccines as a three-year interval for adult cats at low risk, and your veterinarian decides what is right for your cat. Because the interval is long, owners sometimes forget the date. The certificate or the vet's reminder card has it. ## What the kennel looks at The rule at Happy Paws is that vaccinations are up to date and will not expire during the stay. So a cat that was vaccinated two years and eleven months ago is current today, but if the certificate says it is good through the 20th and your trip runs to the 24th, the booster has to happen first. Look at the date when you book and again a month before travel. ## If the date has passed Book a veterinary visit, get the booster, and send the new record. You can upload it to your ProPetware account, email it, or hand a copy to the staff at check-in. Questions about older cats and records can go to the front desk at 707-678-6600. The [FVRCP page](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/fvrcp/) and the [kitten vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kitten-vaccine-schedule/) have more on the shots themselves. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [AAHA/AAFP feline vaccination guidelines](https://catvets.com/vaccination) - [Happy Paws Kennels vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [FVRCP for cats](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/fvrcp/) - [Kitten vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kitten-vaccine-schedule/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [Does my pet's vaccine have to last through the whole stay?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/does-my-pets-vaccine-have-to-last-through-the-whole-stay/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Does my pet's vaccine have to last through the whole stay?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/does-my-pets-vaccine-have-to-last-through-the-whole-stay/) - [Is the kennel cough vaccine required by California law?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-the-kennel-cough-vaccine-required-by-california-law/) - [Is a rabies tag enough proof of vaccination?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-a-rabies-tag-enough-proof-of-vaccination/) - [How much does it cost to board a dog for a week?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-a-dog-for-a-week/) - [How much does it cost to board a cat for two weeks?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-a-cat-for-two-weeks/) - [How much does it cost to board a dog for a month?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-a-dog-for-a-month/) - [How much does it cost to board two dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-two-dogs/) - [How much is dog day care for a week?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-is-dog-day-care-for-a-week/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### How long is an FVRCP booster good for? Check the certificate. For adult cats the AAFP guidelines describe about three years, and your vet sets the schedule. ### Can a kitten board? A kitten has to be 16 weeks old before the first day and have the vaccines recommended for its age.