Vaccinations
When you were a baby you were given a series of injections to protect you against harmful diseases as you grew up; the same applies for your companion.
Cats, dogs and rabbits are all susceptible to nasty health problems if they’re not suitably protected against them. It is for that reason you are strongly advised to have your companion vaccinated once a year.
If you have a new pet, they will require an initial course of vaccinations which typically consists of two injections a few weeks apart. Once your pet has received these, they will only require annual ‘booster’ vaccinations to keep their immunity levels high.
Puppies should receive their first vaccination around 6-8 weeks old.
Puppies should then have their second 2-4 weeks later. They can be vaccinated against:
- Canine Distemper Virus
- Canine Parvovirus
- Leptospirosis
- Infectious Canine Hepatitis
- Parainfluenza
- Kennel Cough
Kittens should receive their first vaccination around 9 weeks old. They should then have their second 3 weeks later. They can be vaccinated against:
- Cat Flu Viruses
- Infectious Enteritis
- Feline Leukaemia Virus
Baby rabbits (kits) only require one injection around 5 weeks of age to protect them against Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) and Myxomatosis.
