Vaccinations
Vaccines are available for most small animals to protect them against some nasty potentially fatal diseases. Vaccines are available for dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets.
As part of your pet’s vaccination the veterinarian will perform a health examination which is also very important as pets, on average, age five to eight times faster than humans. By age two, most pets have already reached adulthood. At age four, many are entering middle age. By age seven, many are entering senior years.
Because pets age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in a short period of time. Annual health checks can help your veterinarian diagnose, treat or even prevent problems before they become life- threatening.
“Do your best friend a favour and don’t miss their annual health check!”
Vaccination information for dogs -
Does your dog need a vaccine every year?
Advancements in research have led to the development of a vaccine that reliably provides 3 years protection against three potentially fatal diseases – canine parvovirus, distemper and hepatitis.
Annual vaccination is still required every year against highly infectious canine cough as well as for your dog come in have a yearly health examination. During the examination your veterinarian will discuss the most appropriate vaccination schedule for your dog.
The annual health examination is a gift you can give your best friend to ensure they have every opportunity to live a long, healthy and happy life!
Vaccination information for cats –
Vaccination is their only protection so you need to vaccinate your cat every year!
Annual booster vaccinations are essential because over time your cat’s immunity will weaken and they can become susceptible again to diseases.
We can vaccinate cats against five potentially fatal diseases these are: Feline Enteritis, Respiratory disease (cat flu), Chlamydia, Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids. If you would like more information please contact us.
Vaccination information for Rabbits –
All rabbits need to be vaccinated against the fatal and incurable viral disease called Rabbit calici-virus. Rabbits can be given a vaccination from 10 weeks of age; they need a booster in 4 weeks and then again annually as an adult rabbit.
As the disease itself isn’t treatable, apart from vaccinations there are some other things you can do to help protect your bunny. Calicivirus is transmitted by mosquitoes and also through contact with wild rabbits. So keeping your pet rabbit in an insect proof enclosure or hutch is a good idea, which will also minimise the chance of them coming into contact with wild rabbits.
Vaccination information for Ferrets -
All ferrets should be vaccinated against distemper annually. Vaccine can be given from 6 to 8weeks of age; a booster 4 weeks later is essential and then a booster is to be given annually for life. Ferrets need yearly health examinations when under the age of four years, then twice yearly from then on.