Vaccinations
As soon as you get a new pet, it is advisable to have a full health check with your vet to ensure that he/she is healthy and well. Vaccination has made a huge difference to the health of our animals. The vaccinations that we use today are extremely safe and protect our pets against some of the most serious infectious (and often fatal) diseases. Some horrible diseases, such as Canine Distemper, have become rare nowadays because of appropriate vaccinations.
ANNUAL BOOSTERS and HEALTH CHECKS are recommended to maintain immunity and to help prompt detection of other health problems.
A full basic immunisation programme for puppies should be started between 6 and 8 weeks of age, with the second vaccination given at 10 weeks old. The primary vaccination for kittens should start at 9 weeks of age, with the second vaccination given at 12 weeks old.
ANNUAL BOOSTERS and HEALTH CHECKS are recommended to maintain immunity and to help prompt detection of other health problems.
A full basic immunisation programme for puppies should be started between 6 and 8 weeks of age, with the second vaccination given at 10 weeks old. The primary vaccination for kittens should start at 9 weeks of age, with the second vaccination given at 12 weeks old.
Dogs should be vaccinated against:
At present, Distemper, Parvovirus and Hepatitis vaccinations are given every 3 years, but Parainfluenza and Leptospirosis vaccinations need to be given annually.
Kennel Cough vaccination is recommended if your dog is likely to meet lots of other dogs (eg. kennels, dog training). This vaccine goes up the nose! It protects against a bacterial cause of the disease (Bordatella) and gives additional protection against a viral cause of the disease (Parainfluenza). The vaccine confers an immunity of 12 months.
- Distemper
- Parvovirus
- Infectious Hepatitis
- Leptospirosis (infectious to humans)
At present, Distemper, Parvovirus and Hepatitis vaccinations are given every 3 years, but Parainfluenza and Leptospirosis vaccinations need to be given annually.
Kennel Cough vaccination is recommended if your dog is likely to meet lots of other dogs (eg. kennels, dog training). This vaccine goes up the nose! It protects against a bacterial cause of the disease (Bordatella) and gives additional protection against a viral cause of the disease (Parainfluenza). The vaccine confers an immunity of 12 months.
Cats should be vaccinated against:
Feline Leukaemia Virus vaccination is strongly recommended if your cat is likely to meet lots of other cats outdoors. Please follow the link to learn more.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus can produce signs very similar to FeLV but unfortunately there is no vaccine presently available in the UK. Please follow the link to learn more.
- Feline Herpes virus
- Feline Calicivirus
- Feline Infectious Enteritis (Panleukopaenia)
Feline Leukaemia Virus vaccination is strongly recommended if your cat is likely to meet lots of other cats outdoors. Please follow the link to learn more.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus can produce signs very similar to FeLV but unfortunately there is no vaccine presently available in the UK. Please follow the link to learn more.
Rabbits should be vaccinated against:
