I agree with Jen. Unless the cat is indoor/outdoor and is exposed to other "unknown" cats, I don't think the vaccination is necessary. None of my cats have ever had it. I am a strict believer in not over vaccinating your animals. I do always vaccinate for rabies, as it's the law. But as far as distemper, they all had that when they were babies along with their boosters. But since I am not fostering anymore strays, I don't feel it's necessary. Afterall...how many times in OUR lives have we had to be vaccinated???

As far as the FIP vaccination is concerned, first you have to know that FIP is a combination of 7 corona viruses. Even if your cat were to be exposed to it, it doesn't mean they'll get it. Cats can live long, healthy lives even if they've only been exposed (I know from personal experience as all my cats have been exposed, because of Moo). Since my cats are all indoors, that's another chunk of change my vet's not getting.

I guess you could say it's everyone's personal preference.

Here is the Cornell University link that will explain everything. Hope it helps.

http://web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/fip.html

BTW, Cornell is THE leading veterinary college in the country. They have a book I think every cat's human should have "Cornell Book of Cats". It's my bible!! Hasn't steered me wrong yet either.