Dog Vaccinations: Protect Your Dog and Community
Vaccinating your dog is essential to prevent deadly and debilitating diseases. Not only does it protect your dog, but it also helps reduce the spread of infectious diseases within the wider animal community. Each vaccination appointment includes a thorough health check, allowing us to address any concerns you may have.
C3 Vaccine: Protects against Parvovirus (fatal to puppies), Infectious Hepatitis, and Distemper Virus (a neurological disease).
C5 Vaccine: Includes C3 protection plus coverage for Canine Cough (Kennel Cough), which is required for boarding kennels and obedience clubs.
Puppies: Start vaccinations at 6 weeks, with boosters every month until 12 weeks (usually C3 for the first two, then C5). After 12 weeks, a single vaccine provides 12 months of protection.
Adult Dogs: C3 vaccine every 3 years; Canine Cough vaccination annually. The annual heartworm injection is given alongside vaccination.
We recommend an annual health check to ensure your dog’s well-being and address any issues. Vaccination plans are tailored to each dog’s needs, environment, and health, so discuss the best schedule with your vet.
Cat Vaccinations: Essential for Your Cat’s Health
Vaccinating your cat is crucial, especially if they spend time outdoors and interact with other cats. Vaccination is safe, virtually painless, and protects against several serious and potentially fatal diseases. Each vaccination is also a health check, allowing us to thoroughly examine your cat and address any concerns.
F3 Vaccine: Protects against Feline Parvovirus (affecting the bone marrow) and the pathogens that cause “Cat Flu” (Feline Herpesvirus 1 and Feline Calicivirus).
Kittens: Receive F3 vaccines at 8 and 12 weeks, with a booster every 12 months thereafter.
Adult Cats: Cats over 12 weeks that haven’t been vaccinated need two F3 doses, spaced 4 weeks apart. After this, they require an annual booster.
F4 Vaccine: Includes F3 protection plus a vaccine for Feline Chlamydia. While this vaccine is available, we typically recommend the F3 as the F4 can cause side effects that may outweigh the risk of Chlamydia.
Additional Vaccines:
Feline Leukemia Virus: Common in multi-cat households or breeding cats, this virus affects the immune system and is spread through saliva. It requires two doses, 4 weeks apart.
Feline “AIDS”: A progressive immune system failure spread by cat fights. This vaccine requires three doses, 2 weeks apart. Cats over 6 months old need a test before vaccination.
Vaccination is recommended annually for all cats. Regular health checks ensure your cat stays in optimal health. As vaccination technology evolves, we may update our recommendations, so check in with your vet for the latest advice.
