Vaccinations

Why is vaccination important

Vaccination is vital in protecting your pet from key infectious diseases that cause pain, distress and can be life-threatening. 

Annual preventative healthcare and vaccination appointments provide an opportunity for regular health checks for your pet and an understanding of their needs.

Vaccinations for cats and dogs usually consist of a primary course of two or three vaccinations to stimulate an immune response, followed by annual boosters to maintain immunity as the initial immune response gradually fades over time.

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Dogs

Course of 2 injections 4 weeks apart

1st vaccination – at least 6 weeks old

2nd vaccination – at least 12 weeks old

This is followed by an annual booster

Puppies will not have full immunity or be safe to go out for a walk in public places until at least one week after the second vaccination

We would also advise dogs to be vaccinated against kennel cough

1 vaccination – approximately 3 weeks before going into kennels

This is followed by an annual booster

Cats

Course of 2 injections at least 3 weeks apart

1st vaccination – at least 9 weeks old

2nd vaccination – at least 12 weeks old

This is followed by a yearly booster

Rabbits

Course of 2 injections – the vaccinations can be done either way round as long as there is a 2 week interval

1st vaccination (for RHD 2) – from 30 days old

2nd vaccination (for Myxo & RHD 1) – from 5 weeks old

Both vaccinations are followed by a yearly booster