Vaccinations are an extremely important part of your pet’s preventative healthcare and we recommend that all pets are routinely vaccinated as follows:
Puppies
In their first year puppies require two vaccinations two to three weeks apart, starting at eight weeks of age. These vaccinations protect your puppy against parvovirus, distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and kennel cough
Thereafter they require regular vaccinations against parvovirus, distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and kennel cough. Their vaccination protocol will follow a three-year cycle, with different vaccines being given at different intervals but vaccines against Parainfluenza, leptospirosis and kennel cough given annually.
Kittens
In their first year kittens require vaccinations at nine and twelve weeks old against cat flu, enteritis and feline leukaemia virus.
Thereafter they will require annual vaccinations for all of the above.
Note: If your puppy or kitten is older than the above guidelines, they will still need two vaccinations in their first year, so please contact us and we can give you more specific advice.
We do not regard your pet’s annual visit to us as a quick injection, but use it as an opportunity to perform a full clinical examination to make sure they are as healthy as possible. Your pet’s annual health examination and booster vaccination check will include a consultation with:
A Veterinary Nurse
The nurse will weigh your pet and discuss any issues relating to diet and weight that may be relevant. A dental examination will be performed to discuss any issues relating to dental health. They will check your pet’s microchip, clip his/her nails if necessary and also discuss a number of other important issues relating to their health. Remember to ask about our Pet Health Plans and avoid paying for their booster, flea prevention and worming on the day.
After the nurse has finished examining your dog, the next consultation is with:
A Veterinary Surgeon
Once your consultation with the Veterinary Nurse is complete, the duty Vet will perform a full clinical examination of your dog and discuss any relevant findings with you.
