Vaccinations


Vaccinating your animal is important in preventing many fatal diseases.

There are core vaccines which are essential for your pet's health and non-core vaccines which are optional depending on the lifestyle of your pet.

DOGS

Core Vaccinations for dogs
vet & the dog


Parvovirus which causes fatal diarrhoea and fatal bone marrow suppression.

Distemper Virus which causes fatal neurological and respiratory disease.

Adenovirus which causes hepatitis, inflammation of the liver.

Non-core vaccinations for dogs

Kennel Cough is an optional vaccine that is given to protect your dog if they require regular boarding in kennels. the vaccine aims to reduce clinical disease but does not provide absolute protection.

Routine Vaccination Recommendations for Dogs

Age Protection Against
6-8 weeks Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus
10-12 weeks Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Kennel Cough 

CATS

Core Vaccinations for cats include
vet & the cat


Parvovirus.

Herpesvirus which is part of the ‘cat-flu’ complex.

Calicivirus which is also part of the ‘cat-flu’ complex.

Non-core vaccinations for cats

Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV).

Routine Vaccination Recommendations for Cats

Age  Protection Against
6-8 weeks  Feline Enteritis, Feline Herpes Virus and Feline Calicivirus (Cat Flu)
10-12 weeks  Feline Enteritis, Feline Herpes Virus and Feline Calicivirus (Cat Flu)
14-16 weeks Feline Enteritis, Feline Herpes Virus and Feline Calicivirus (Cat Flu) 

Vaccination booster

Vaccinations are then boosted 1 year after their last puppy or kitten vaccine. The veterinarian will be able to advise you on a vaccination regime that best fit the lifestyle of your pet.

Annual health checks are very important, particularly as the animal gets on in years. After a thorough check up a veterinarian will decide if your pet is in need of a vaccinaton booster to protect your animal against viruses capable of causing severe illness and suffering. During your pet's health check, you will have the opportunity to talk to the veterinarian about diet, worming, dental health, disease prevention and any other concerns you may be having about your pet's health.