Feral Cat Assistance Program

We are FAST making the move to our new facility! We have a lot of room and will need items to properly furnish the space! We are working on our wish list ... BUT FOR STARTERS ...

the FIRST TWO ITEMS WE NEED ... a gently used electric Washer and Dryer. Please message us on this post if you can help! THANK YOU.

Our 8/11 clinic is CANCELLED.

FCAP has secured a NEW BUILDING, and WE ARE MOVING!

BUT ... we will have to CANCEL our 8/11 clinic. We will reschedule and let everyone know our new date!

Please don't move around without giving him some love! 🥺.

Your cat’s vaccination reminder comes in the mail with a confusing array of letters—what the heck is an FVRCP vaccine? My cat doesn’t go outside, so why does she need it? You toss it aside as you sort through the rest of the mail, but it still nags at you.

Is this something important? Why would your veterinarian send a reminder if your kitty didn’t need it?

Well, the FVRCP vaccine is an important part of your cat’s core vaccine protocols. Here’s what you need to know about this vaccine and how it helps keep your cat protected from some serious diseases.

What Does FVRCP Stand For?

The FVRCP is a combination vaccination, which means that it protects against more than one disease—similar to the DHPP vaccine for dogs.

Here is a breakdown of the diseases covered by the FVRCP vaccine.

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis

The “FVR” refers to feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpesvirus 1 or FHV-1). This disease can lead to a severe upper respiratory tract disease (including rhinitis, sneezing and conjunctivitis). Other less common symptoms include oral ulceration and primary pneumonia.

Similar to people with cold sores, the virus can lay dormant in cats until they are stressed, which causes a flare-up of symptoms.

The real risk of FHV-1 is that it impairs a cat’s pulmonary defense mechanisms, which leaves them susceptible to secondary bacterial pneumonia or to a coinfection with feline calicivirus.

Feline Calicivirus

The “C” in FVRCP stands for calicivirus (feline calicivirus or FCV). Similar to FHV-1, feline calicivirus typically causes upper respiratory tract disease and oral ulceration. It can also cause chronic stomatitis, pneumonia, systemic disease or lameness.

Occasionally, a more severe strain—virulent systemic feline calicivirus (VS-FCV)—can travel through a population, which can result in more debilitating symptoms as well as infection of the internal organs. This more severe strain is frequently fatal.

Feline Panleukopenia

Finally, the “P” stands for panleukopenia (feline panleukopenia or feline distemper or FPV). FPV is highly contagious and has a high mortality rate. It causes anorexia, vomiting, fever and severe diarrhea.

The virus also attacks the bone marrow and lymph nodes, which leads to a very low white blood cell count and prevents the cat from being able to activate their immune system normally.

Why Is the FVRCP Vaccine Considered a Core Vaccine for Cats?

Core vaccines for cats are those that are strongly recommended to be administered to ALL cats—even for cats that don’t go outside. The FVRCP vaccine is one of two core cat vaccines—the other being the rabies vaccine.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association says, “Core vaccines protect animals from severe, life-threatening diseases that have global distributions.” All three of the viruses that the FVRCP vaccine protects against are widespread and have the potential to be fatal.

All three viruses are also highly contagious. FVR and FCV are spread through sneezes, saliva or eye secretions, but can also be transferred through the environment.

FPV can also be spread through the same bodily fluids, but is predominantly spread through contact with contaminated feces—similar to parvovirus. The virus can live for up to a year in the environment on things like bedding, food bowls, litter boxes, cages, clothing, etc.

This means that your cat does NOT have to come into contact with an infected cat to become ill—they just need to be exposed to something contaminated with the virus.

How Often Should My Cat Receive the FVRCP Vaccine?

The FVRCP vaccine for cats is generally given to kittens every three to four weeks until they are 16-20 weeks old.

The series of vaccines is necessary because it takes a number of “booster shots” to convince the immune system to recognize the components of the vaccine. The series also helps ensure that the vaccine starts working in kittens when the immunity from their mother’s milk wears off.

After 16 weeks of age, the kitten should get a final booster after one year. Then the vaccine only needs to be given every three years. While the kitten series is a bit intensive, once the protection has developed, it becomes much easier to maintain an adult cat’s vaccination schedule.

Does the FVRCP Have Any Side Effects?

Side effects of the FVRCP vaccine for cats are generally quite minimal.

Some kitties will develop a low-grade fever, have a decreased appetite or feel a little sluggish. There may also be a little swelling at the site of the vaccine administration.

These signs almost always go away within a few days.

Rarely, cats will have a more significant allergic reaction to the vaccine, which generally happens within a few minutes to a few hours of receiving the vaccine. In these cases, cats may develop hives, redness/swelling around the eyes and lips, or a mild fever. Other symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and itchiness.

If you suspect an allergic reaction to the vaccination, contact your veterinarian right away.

Any swelling that remains at the vaccine site for more than three weeks should be checked by your veterinarian. Reactions to vaccines are very rare, and the vast majority are also mild and resolve without any treatment.

How Much Does the FVRCP Cat Vaccine Cost?

There are quite a few different brands of FVRCP vaccine for cats on the market, so the cost charged by your veterinarian will largely depend on the brand they have chosen to use. Typically, the FVRCP vaccine will cost 30-60 dollars.

Your veterinarian’s office can clarify how much the vaccine will cost and whether your veterinarian is currently using an adjuvanted or non-adjuvanted vaccine. Adjuvants are added to the vaccine to help stimulate the immune system. As a rule, for cats, non-adjuvanted vaccines are preferred, but they will be more expensive.

Source: petmd.com

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🐈‍⬛ We had 75 cats through our clinic today! We LOVE ❤️ what we do. 🐈‍⬛

We should all strive to be more like cats 🤭

DID YOU KNOW the Statute of Liberty holds a tablet in her left hand, with July 4, 1776 inscribed in roman numerals. This specific design element was chosen by the statue's architect, Bartholdi, because of the monument's association with the Declaration of Independence.

This is the effort that later became FCAP’s W-4 Paws Working Cat Program! It’s been a labor of love and an incredible collaboration to place these high risk cats from Guilford County Animal Services. This is a volunteer run effort we fully support!

Feline Fact Friday: Ear-tips and why they're so important.

What is an eartip, and how does it protect community cats?

Alley Cat Allies walks through the facts:
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All About Eartipping An eartip is the safest and most effective way to signify that a cat has been spayed or neutered through a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program! Identifiable fro...

🥳 BINGO!!!! WE MET OUR GOAL!!!

We are going to close this fundraiser.

🙏Thank you for your generous donations.

👀 And just look at these BEAUTIFUL cats revealed in our COMMUNITY CAT BINGO for the Matching Funds Grant with United Spay Alliance. Each cat came through our clinic and represents other cats this grant will help!!!!

💜 It is through efforts like this that we are able to offer $10 spay/neuter, vaccinate for distemper & rabies, deworm, give flea & tick meds and ear mite treatment? We advocate for these free roaming cats ... the most underserved in the cat community💜

👀 Just look at these BEAUTIFUL cats revealed in our COMMUNITY CAT BINGO for the Matching Funds Grant with United Spay Alliance.

💜 How do we offer $10 spay/neuter, vaccinate for distemper & rabies, deworm, flea & tick meds and ear mite treatment? Through generous donors and grants like this one! 💜

For every $80 we raise, we will reveal a new BINGO square. Each square is a photo of a cat that has come through our clinic and represents a cat this grant will help!

✅Please consider a donation, we are on a deadline ⏰ to raise the required $2,000 for the matching $2,000 funds!

The way the grant works:
We raise $2,000, AND ... they match it! For a total of $4,000!!!!

We will just put this right here!

Cartoon Credit to Scott Metzger 🤩

💜 How do we offer $10 spay/neuter, vaccinate for distemper & rabies, deworm, flea & tick meds and ear mite treatment? Through generous donors and grants like this one! 💜

This fundraiser is a MATCHING FUNDS GRANT from United Spay Alliance. If ... and only if ... we raise $2,000 they will match that with $2,000.

🙏PLEASE consider a donation. We only need $382 to be awarded the matching funds ‼️

👀 Just look at these BEAUTIFUL cats revealed in our COMMUNITY CAT BINGO for the Matching Funds Grant with United Spay Alliance.

💜 How do we offer $10 spay/neuter, vaccinate for distemper & rabies, deworm, flea & tick meds and ear mite treatment? Through generous donors and grants like this one! 💜

For every $80 we raise, we will reveal a new BINGO square. Each square is a photo of a cat that has come through our clinic and represents a cat this grant will help!

✅Please consider a donation, we are on a deadline ⏰ to raise the required $2,000 for the matching $2,000 funds!

The way the grant works:
We raise $2,000, AND ... they match it! For a total of $4,000!!!!

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!! Just look at our BINGO card. 18 cats revealed ... we only need $545 to reach our goal and DOUBLE OUR FUNDS!!!! Please help us reveal all 25 cats on our card!!!!

👀 Just look at these BEAUTIFUL cats revealed in our COMMUNITY CAT BINGO for the Matching Funds Grant with United Spay Alliance.

💜 How do we offer $10 spay/neuter, vaccinate for distemper & rabies, deworm, flea & tick meds and ear mite treatment? Through generous donors and grants like this one! 💜

For every $80 we raise, we will reveal a new BINGO square. Each square is a photo of a cat that has come through our clinic and represents a cat this grant will help!

✅Please consider a donation, we are on a deadline ⏰ to raise the required $2,000 for the matching $2,000 funds!

The way the grant works:
We raise $2,000, AND ... they match it! For a total of $4,000!!!!

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: Sweet sweet Joe. He is still looking for a home. He is in foster with a local business and will do great as a house cat or an office cat! Joe was pulled through our W-4 Paws Working Cat Program and has done excellent with his current foster! HE IS A GREAT CAT!!! Please share his post.

Adopt Joe on Petfinder Joe is an adoptable Cat - Tabby searching for a forever family near Greensboro, NC. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

A smaller clinic this month … 63 cats through! Scroll through to the last photo … we do have young people interested in our mission!!!!

We have stalled at $1,013.

WE HAVE TO RAISE $2,000 in order to qualify for the Matching Funds. PLEASE consider a donation. We are able to offer this ULTRA LOW COST service because of grants and donations. And ... PLEASE SHARE OUR POST!

👀 Just look at these BEAUTIFUL cats revealed in our COMMUNITY CAT BINGO for the Matching Funds Grant with United Spay Alliance.

💜 How do we offer $10 spay/neuter, vaccinate for distemper & rabies, deworm, flea & tick meds and ear mite treatment? Through generous donors and grants like this one! 💜

For every $80 we raise, we will reveal a new BINGO square. Each square is a photo of a cat that has come through our clinic and represents a cat this grant will help!

✅Please consider a donation, we are on a deadline ⏰ to raise the required $2,000 for the matching $2,000 funds!

The way the grant works:
We raise $2,000, AND ... they match it! For a total of $4,000!!!!

👀 Just look at these BEAUTIFUL cats revealed in our COMMUNITY CAT BINGO for the Matching Funds Grant with United Spay Alliance.

💜 How do we offer $10 spay/neuter, vaccinate for distemper & rabies, deworm, flea & tick meds and ear mite treatment? Through generous donors and grants like this one! 💜

For every $80 we raise, we will reveal a new BINGO square. Each square is a photo of a cat that has come through our clinic and represents a cat this grant will help!

✅Please consider a donation, we are on a deadline ⏰ to raise the required $2,000 for the matching $2,000 funds!

The way the grant works:
We raise $2,000, AND ... they match it! For a total of $4,000!!!!

FCAP is looking for a new building to lease for our spay/neuter clinic. We need roughly 2000 square feet in Guilford County, zoned business or light industrial. If you know a realtor that may can help and/or you know of an available property, please message us here and we will contact you. Thank you!

Feral Cat Assistance Program had a great day at All Pets Considered Adopt-A-Palooza. Look who my neighbors were! Fun times!!!!

Once a week, or even once a month could make a huge difference in the lives of feral cats.

Over the past 28 years FCAP has worked tirelessly to provide spay and neuter services to free roaming and feral cats in our community. Most cats have a caregiver, however some do not.

With the help of volunteers, FCAP has managed to feed many unowned colonies. Unfortunately volunteer availability does change and right now FCAP needs help to keep established colonies fed in Greensboro. Food will be provided. Can you help?

Please contact Pat Noll at [email protected] for details.

65 cats came through our spay/neuter clinic last Sunday. One had lots of extra toes! Many thanks to everyone that volunteers and supports our cause! ❤️

Joe still has not found a home. Joe is currently in foster care with a local business. He is a great office cat but would also do well in a home environment. He needs to be an indoor cat. He would also do best with a cat savvy human. He has done well with other cats while in our care. PLEASE ... consider giving this sweet cat a place to call home ... OR ... if you can't adopt ... PLEASE share his post!!!! Shares really help!

We are at the All Pets Considered Sedgefield store from 11-2 today. We are their Rescue Roundup partner this month! Drop by and see us! We are here till 2pm.

FCAP is participating in the All Pets Considered register round up for the month of April. We are at the Battleground store today till 1 o’clock and at the Sedgefield location from 11 - 2 tomorrow. Stop by and see us … we’re talking about TNR. We’re also talking about our W-4 Paws Working Cat Program, a collaboration with Guilford County Animal Services since 2019.

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78 cats came through our spay/neuter clinic on Sunday. Many thanks to our veterinarians, volunteers, and sponsors! We couldn't do this without the help of our dedicated team and generous contributors.