Vaccinations

Why vaccinate your pet?  

Pet vaccines exist to prevent your pet from falling ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases that can affect both humans and animals.

The importance of Vaccines

Keeping your pet’s vaccinations up-to-date is crucial for a healthy lifestyle and proper pet development. It is recommended that you schedule at least one yearly veterinary appointment for your pet – for a general check-up and the chance to implement a vaccination program.

The necessity of vaccination against specific diseases depends on different factors including the age, medical history, lifestyle, and habits of your pet. In addition, while some pets need to be vaccinated every year, others will only need to receive vaccines for particular diseases once every three years.

When should I start vaccinating my pet?

If you have kittens or puppies, the first round of vaccinations are given at around six to eight weeks old.

The final vaccine, however, should not be given before your pet turns sixteen weeks. This is because the antibodies in the mother’s breast milk can interfere with the vaccinations.

To check if your adult dog or cat needs a vaccination, a titre test can also be conducted. This is an affordable test that will measure the amount of antibodies present in your pet’s system, revealing if there is a need for an immunity booster.