Vaccinations
Vaccinations have transformed the way we protect our pets from infectious diseases. Ensuring your pets are properly vaccinated is vital, not only for their health but for the well-being of the entire pet community. Puppies and kittens need an initial series of vaccinations as part of responsible pet care, but this early protection doesn’t last a lifetime. Adult dogs and cats require regular booster vaccinations to maintain their immunity against harmful diseases.
We also highly recommend vaccinating pet rabbits against Calicivirus. To discuss the best vaccination plan for your dog, cat, or rabbit, please give us a call—we’re here to help keep your pets healthy and safe.
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Our veterinarian can advise you on which vaccinations are required or recommended for your pet based on their age, health and lifestyle.
We will work you to develop a simple and effective vaccination program that includes:
- Pet examination and introductory vaccinations
- Vaccination reminders to prompt you when your pet's booster is due
- Booster shots
- Vaccine education
What should I vaccinate my pet against?
Kittens are ‘temporarily’ protected against many diseases by antibodies received through their mother’s milk. These maternal antibodies decline in the first couple of months of their lives, after which vaccinations are required to induce immunity against disease. A series of vaccinations is necessary for a kitten to adequately stimulate the immune system.
Initial vaccination programs should provide at least two vaccinations 3-4 weeks apart against some or all of the following: feline panleukopenia virus, feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus, Chlamydia felis and feline leukaemia virus at or after 8 weeks of age. Three vaccinations, 2-4 weeks apart, against feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are recommended at or after 8 weeks of age for cats who will have any form of outdoor access.
The immunity from kitten vaccination weakens over time and your pet can again become susceptible to disease. Annual health checks and booster vaccinations will provide the best protection for the life of your pet.
We can vaccinate your cat against:
Feline Panleukopenia Virus
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feline Herpes Virus
Feline Calicivirus
Puppies are temporarily protected against many diseases by antibodies received through their mother’s milk. These maternal antibodies decline in the first few weeks of their lives, after which they need a vaccination to induce immunity. The age at which maternal antibodies drop enough to require vaccination is highly variable, which is why a series of vaccinations is necessary in a puppy.
The immunity from puppy vaccination weakens over time and your pet can again become susceptible to disease. Annual health checks and booster vaccinations, as required, will provide the best protection for the life of your pet.
We can vaccinate your dog against:
- Canine Parvovirus
- Canine Distemper Virus
- Canine Parainfluenza and Bordetella Bronchiseptica
- Infectious Canine Hepatitis