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Cat Boarding Vaccine Requirements in Washington, DC
Cattery and clinic boarding intake for cats in Washington: FVRCP, rabies, and the extras that stall drop-off.
Local intake
What Washington desks actually ask for
Cat boarding in Washington is less standardized than dog daycare, but FVRCP and rabies still win most arguments at the desk. DC boarding desks typically want rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, and a digital PDF copy. Indoor-only cats are not exempt when a cattery requires proof.
dense urban living and frequent travel
Packet checklist
Documents to have on your phone
- FVRCP series or adult booster PDF
- Rabies certificate that matches the cat
- FeLV status if the cattery houses mixed-testing cats
- Medication and diet list for a stressed boarder
- Emergency clinic in Washington with after-hours hours
How to run it
Three steps before drop-off
Confirm the cattery list in writing
Do not guess FeLV. Screenshot the email into the vault.
Pack meds with dose times
Thyroid and kidney meds are the usual miss.
Leave a digital packet
Keep the Washington packet in one PetClues vault so boarding, sitters, and the ER read the same dates.
SERP-ready clinical FAQ
Cat Boarding Vaccine Requirements in Washington
If the cattery requires them, yes. Indoor status does not override facility policy. Store FVRCP and rabies PDFs before you book.
Some catteries require a recent negative test for group housing. Keep the lab PDF next to the vaccine file.
More Washington record packets
Stay in this metro cluster. Every packet is a lead-gen page that still needs a vault.
Same packet in nearby metros
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