Vaccinating your pet is one of the most important things you can do to ensure they lead a healthy life.
Here are our top reasons for vaccinating your pet:
Vaccinations protect against preventable diseases
Vaccinations are substantially less expensive than the cost of vet treatment for the diseases they protect against
Vaccinations protect your pet from transmissible diseases in boarding facilities, at parks and even when they visit the vet. If your pet has to be hospitalised for any illness, their immune system may already be compromised so you want to make sure they are protected.
Your pet’s health, lifestyle and exactly where on the suburb you live may affect which vaccinations are necessary, so our expert vets will work with you to develop a simple and effective vaccination program for your pet.
Vaccinating your Puppy C3 - Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus
Puppies should receive full vaccination course at 6 and 10 weeks of age
A C3 vaccine should be given a year after the final puppy vaccination
Vaccinating your Dog C3 - Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus
Puppies should receive full vaccination course at 6 and 10 weeks of age
A C3 vaccine should be given a year after the final puppy vaccination
Dogs should receive a C3 vaccine once every 3 years after that
Kennel Cough Vaccination -
Required at least once a year if visiting Boarding Facilities
Generally not recommended for other dogs living solely in our region
Occasionally recommended for animals that visit more densely populated areas or are regularly used for breeding or showing purposes.
Use intranasal vaccine wherever possible to maximise efficacy and minimise side effects.
Vaccinating your Cat or Kitten F3 - Cat Flu Vaccine
Kittens should receive a course of 2 vaccines, 4-6 weeks apart.
A booster should be given 1 year after the initial kitten course.
Cats should receive an F3 vaccine once a year after that.
F4 - Cat Flu + Chlamydia Vaccine
Recommended above F3 only for cats that are in households with large numbers of cats. OR
For cats that have had the F4 vaccine in the past with no side effects.
FIV Vaccination
Recommended for cats who have a history of fighting with other cats. OR
For cats who spend a considerable time outdoors and live in a town setting. (Cooma, Jindabyne or Berridale)
NOT recommended for indoor only cats unless in contact with a known carrier.
Feline Leukemia Vaccination
Not generally recommended for cats in our district
Used in some cats in contact with known carriers of the disease
A kitten’s first vaccinations are at 6-8 weeks, then 10-12 weeks, and annually after that. Two weeks after the final kitten vaccination should your kitten be allowed to go outside and socialise with other cats.
