About Vaccination

Vaccination is extremely important part of every day prevention for your pet.

Vaccinations for dogs

Puppies usually receive their first vaccination at around eight weeks old, followed by a second vaccination two to four weeks later. Core vaccinations for dogs protect against distemper, parvovirus, canine infectious hepatitis, and leptospirosis. The veterinary team will provide guidance on when it's safe for your puppy to start going out for walks, meeting other dogs, and attending puppy training classes. All dogs should receive an annual booster to maintain full protection. It's crucial to ensure that booster injections are administered each year without a break; otherwise, your dog may need to restart the entire vaccination course to ensure adequate protection.

Vaccinations for cats

Ensure your cat's well-being with timely vaccinations. Kittens can start their vaccinations as early as eight or nine weeks, followed by a second shot three to four weeks later. Core vaccinations protect against feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia virus (parvovirus), which causes feline infectious enteritis. We also strongly advise vaccinating against the feline leukemia virus, known for its devastating effects. Adult cats should receive annual booster vaccinations, especially if they spend time in catteries or outdoors. Keeping your cat's vaccinations up to date is crucial, as missed boosters can weaken immunity, necessitating a complete restart of the vaccination course for full protection.

Why is vaccination important

Vaccination is crucial 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.