Vaccination
Keep Your Pet Protected with Regular Vaccinations
Vaccination is a crucial part of your pet’s preventative healthcare, helping to protect them from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. We recommend that all dogs and cats receive annual vaccinations to maintain strong immunity and overall wellbeing.
Vaccination
Schedule for Dogs
All dogs should be vaccinated yearly against key diseases including Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, and Kennel Cough. Puppies require a series of vaccinations starting early in life:
- First vaccination at 6–8 weeks of age
- Follow-up at 12–14 weeks
- Sometimes a third dose at 16–18 weeks is recommended
Older dogs that have not been previously vaccinated will need two initial vaccines spaced four weeks apart. To ensure ongoing protection, all dogs should receive a booster vaccination every 12 months.
Schedule for Cats
Cats need protection against Feline Enteritis and Feline Respiratory Disease. Kittens follow a similar vaccination schedule to puppies:
- Initial vaccination at 6–8 weeks of age
- Second dose at 12–14 weeks
- Final respiratory disease vaccination at 16–18 weeks
Following this, annual booster vaccinations are required to maintain immunity. In certain cases, this schedule may be adjusted based on your cat’s specific needs.
Vaccination Reactions
Serious reactions to vaccinations are rare. If you notice any unusual symptoms or concerns following your pet’s vaccination, please contact us immediately for advice and support.