Vaccination Advice
Dogs may be vaccinated against seven diseases on an annual basis
The
diseases are
1.distemper
2.Parvovirus
3.Infectious Canine hepatitis
4.Leptospira Icterohaemorrhagica
5 Leptospira Canicola
6.Adenovirus 2
7.Parainfluenza
The primary course is of two injections two weeks apart, however
puppies may be vaccinated from 8 weeks of age with the second
vaccination being given at twelve weeks old or a fortnight after
the first dose whichever is the later. Annual booster vaccination
is required to maintain immunity, if a dog has not had a vaccination
in the previous 24months it must repeat the primary course to
be fully protected.
In addition
Dogs
may be given protection against the bacterial component of Kennel
Cough by using the intranasal vaccine "Intrac". This
gives protection for 6 months against the worst effects of the
kennel cough infection but may not prevent the dog showing mild
signs due to viral infection. Intrac should be given preferably
2 weeks before the dog is going to kennels or an absolute minimum
of 5 days before
Cats are routinely vaccinated against four diseases.
Feline Enteritis, 2 forms of cat flu and Feline Leukaemia Virus.
The primary course is two injections three weeks apart with annual
boosters, again the second injection must be given at 12 weeks
old or later. The primary course must be completed in 21-28 days,
if longer than that the primary course must be repeated.
In addition cats may be vaccinated against Chlamydia. Chlamydia
is an upper respiratory infection causing severe conjunctivitis.
Both cats and dogs may be vaccinated against rabies.
Best results are from 2 injections two weeks apart, testing for
the PETS scheme should be carried out 1 month after the second
injection
Rabbits are routinely vaccinated against Myxymatosis.
This is a single dose injection given to Rabbits over 6 weeks of age. The vaccine should be boosted at least annually and may be given every 6 months in high risk areas. Rabbits may also be vaccinated against VHD( Viral Haemhorrhagic Diarrhoea).
There are no routine vaccinations for Guinea Pigs, Hamsters,
Rats or Mice