Vaccinating community cats during TNR surgeries forms an impenetrable rabies firewall across rural communities, protecting both wildlife, domestic animals, and human caretakers.
Core Immunization Protocol
- Rabies Vaccine (Mandatory NYS): Administered subcutaneously during surgery. Provides durable immunity against wildlife transmission.
- FVRCP Core Trivalent: Protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Herpesvirus), Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (distemper).
- Topical Parasite Triage: Broad-spectrum spot-on treatment (selamectin) eradicates ear mites, fleas, and hookworms in a single dose.