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.
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
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
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
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