--- title: FVRCP Vaccine for Cats and Boarding | Happy Paws, Dixon url: https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/fvrcp/ 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/) - [Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/) - FVRCP for cats # FVRCP for cats FVRCP is the feline combination vaccine that protects against viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia, sometimes called feline distemper. Happy Paws Kennels needs a current FVRCP and a current rabies vaccination on record for every cat. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Cat owners see FVRCP on the record and may not know what it stands for. Here is the breakdown, plus what the cattery needs before a stay. ## What the letters mean The kennel's vaccination page describes FVRCP as the "distemper" shot for cats, a combination vaccine against three diseases: feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia. Rhinotracheitis and calicivirus are respiratory infections. Panleukopenia is the one often called feline distemper, though it is a different disease from canine distemper. Your veterinarian may use a product with a slightly different name, such as FVRCP or FVRCP plus another component. Any record that lists those three diseases satisfies the requirement. ## What the cattery asks for Cats need two vaccines for a stay: rabies and FVRCP. The records must show both are up to date and will not expire during the stay, and the cat must be at least 16 weeks old before the first day of the boarding stay. Upload the record to your ProPetware account, email it, or bring a copy to the first check-in. Cats at Happy Paws stay in individual four-level towers, each with its own litter box and blanket, so the vaccines protect the cat in the next tower as well as your own. ## Why it is a core cat vaccine The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association publish joint feline vaccination guidelines, and both treat the FVRCP components as core vaccines, meaning vaccines suited to all cats. Cornell University's Feline Health Center also covers the vaccine as part of basic cat care. How often your cat needs a booster depends on age and risk, and your veterinarian sets that. ## Kittens and older cats Kittens typically receive a series of doses starting at a few weeks of age, and a kitten must still reach 16 weeks before boarding. The [kitten vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kitten-vaccine-schedule/) page explains how that fits. Senior cats follow the schedule their vet chooses; the [senior cat guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/senior-cats-and-boarding/) covers other points. For the whole cat list in one place, see [which vaccines a cat needs](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [Cornell Feline Health Center](https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center) - [American Association of Feline Practitioners](https://catvets.com/) ### Before your first stay - [Vaccination records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) current through pick-up day - A signed [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - Pets 16 weeks or older - [Bring nothing but your pet](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) ### 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 - [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [FVRCP](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/fvrcp/) - [Rabies vaccine for cats](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/rabies-cats/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/cats/) ## Is my pet ready? Who is staying? Dog Cat Both Pick-up date Dog vaccines (three required, one recommended) Rabies Good until Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) Good until Bordetella (kennel cough) Good until Canine Influenza (H3N2 - H3N8) - recommended, not required Good until Cat vaccines (required) Rabies Good until FVRCP Good until Tick each vaccine your pet has had. Add the date it runs out to check it against your pick-up day. This checks our boarding requirements, not your pet's health. Your veterinarian decides which vaccines your pet should have and when. Upload records to your [ProPetware account](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin), email them, or bring a copy at check-in. ## Read next - [Leptospirosis vaccine](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/leptospirosis/) - [Heartworm prevention in the Delta](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/heartworm-prevention/) - [Flea & tick prevention before boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/flea-and-tick-prevention/) - [Kennel cough](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kennel-cough/) - [Kennel cough symptoms](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kennel-cough-symptoms/) - [How long is kennel cough contagious?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious/) - [Canine respiratory illness outbreaks](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/dog-respiratory-illness/) - [Puppy vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/puppy-vaccine-schedule/) 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/). ### Is FVRCP required for cat boarding at Happy Paws? Yes. Cats need FVRCP and rabies on record. ### Is FVRCP the same as the feline distemper shot? It includes it. Panleukopenia, sometimes called feline distemper, is one of the three diseases it covers. ### Do indoor cats need it? The kennel asks for it for every cat that stays, indoor or outdoor. ### How do I send my cat's record? Upload it to ProPetware, email it, or bring a copy to the first check-in.