Canine & Feline Vaccinations
When to vaccinate?
Puppies and kittens are usually protected from infectious diseases by their mother’s milk provided she has been adequately vaccinated. However, this protection only lasts for a short while.
- Puppies and kittens should be vaccinated starting around 6 weeks old, every 3 weeks until they are at least 16 weeks old
- Boosters should be given 6 or 12 months after the date of the first vaccinations depending on the vaccine
- If you have an older pet then your veterinarian will be able to advise the correct vaccination protocol that you should follow.
Dogs
Dogs should be routinely vaccinated against:
- Canine distemper
- Canine parvovirus
- Infectious canine hepatitis
- Rabies
Cats
Cats should be routinely vaccinated against:
- Feline calicivirus
- Feline herpes virus
- Feline infectious enteritis
- Rabies