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When you first bring your new puppy to us it is
usually for its 1st injections. The
earliest we can start the vaccination course is when
your puppy is 8 weeks old. If your puppy is younger
than that you are welcome to bring he or she down
for a complimentary health check by the vet and a
chat with the nurse about routine care. At the
vaccination appointment the vet will give your
puppy a full health check and answer any queries you
may have. He or she will administer the injection
and then pass you over to the nurse who will go
through worming and flea treatment, microchipping,
appropriate diets, insurance and basic training.
The cost of the vaccination course includes a free
dose of Milbemax ® wormer and a free Frontline ®
spot on treatment to prevent against fleas. We will
provide you with 6 weeks free Petplan ® insurance
that is effective immediately to provide you with
the reassurance against unexpected vet bills. We
will also offer you a free sample of Hills ® puppy
food which is the diet we recommend.
Once your puppy is 8 weeks old we can give he or she
their first injections. We vaccinate against the 5
infectious diseases that are or used to be very
common in the UK. Some of these diseases are still
prevalent in the UK today and others, although less
common, can still occur but all have serious and
sometimes fatal consequences. These are…
• Distemper (hard pad) which is a severe and usually
fatal disease that can cause conjunctivitis,
breathing problems, tummy problems and brain, spinal
cord and eye problems.
• Parvovirus is a disease, usually affecting younger
dogs, that causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
Unfortunately this disease is still relatively
common in certain area of the UK and although some
dogs can survive with intensive treatment and
nursing, some dogs won’t make it.
• Parainfluenza Virus is a disease that causes
‘flu-like symptoms. It is a very infectious disease
and is also part of the syndrome ‘Kennel Cough’.
• Infectious Hepatitis can cause problems with the
liver in adult dogs and it can also cause ‘Fading
Puppy Syndrome’ which causes very young puppies to
literally fade away and die.
• Leptospirosis is spread via infected urine and can
be caught from other dogs as well infected water
sources. It can also be transmitted to humans. In
dogs it can cause liver and kidney problems.
All the above diseases are preventable with
vaccination. Regular vaccinations are essential to
allow continued cover to be provided to your pet, in
the form of annual booster injections. This
appointment also allows us to examine your dog to
enable us to pick up any problems or early signs of
disease.
Additional Vaccinations:
In addition to the regular booster vaccinations we
can also vaccinate your pet against Kennel Cough and
Rabies.
Kennel Cough is the name for a group of common
infectious bacteria and viruses which causes a cough
and swollen glands. Contrary to the name it is not
only caught from kennels but from anywhere where
large numbers of dogs congregate. This means if your
dog goes to training classes, dog shows or even
plays with other dogs at the park he or she is at
risk of contracting kennel cough. The vaccination is
a yearly vaccine that is squirted up the nose of
your dog. It protects against one of the bacteria
that commonly cause Kennel Cough, but as Kennel
Cough has lots of different parts that cause it, the
vaccine does not give 100% protection against the
disease. However it does reduce the chances of your
dog contracting Kennel Cough and spreading it to
other dogs. We are currently offering this vaccine
for a discounted price of £10 (Plus VAT) when
administered at a booster appointment.
Rabies vaccination is a requirement of taking your
pet abroad under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). If
you want to take your pet abroad please make an
appointment to see one of our specially trained LVI
vets (Local Veterinary Inspector). It is important
that you start planning as early as possible as it
usually takes 6-9 months to complete a Pet Passport,
needed to allow you pet to return to the UK without
undergoing quarantine.
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