Vaccinations
Vaccination is essential to protect dogs, cats and rabbits against the major infectious diseases which continue to circulate in the general population, many of which can be fatal.
We view this as an essential part of your pets healthcare in combination with an annual health check. The health check enables us to monitor the general health of your pet.
The following diseases are included in our vaccination policy.
Dogs
Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis (associated canine adenovirus 2), Parvovirus, parainfluenza virus, canine coronavirus and leptospirosis (2 strains).
This combination gives some cover against some of viral strains of kennel cough but for extra protection for dogs in high risk groups such as those in large groups or kennels we would also recommend use of Kennel Cough vaccine.
We currently recommend annual boosters for all vaccine components . The reported incidence of any side effects with vaccine type used are extremely low at 2 per 100,000 doses and are far outweighed by the very real risk of disease
Vaccines can be given from 6 weeks of age with completion of the vaccine course at 10 weeks of age to allow early socialisation.
Cats
We recommend vaccination against flu and Feline infectious enteritis. In addition we believe it to be essential to vaccinate against Feline Leukaemia Virus. The vaccine we use also gives cover against Chlamydia which causes painful swollen eyes.
Vaccination is at 9 weeks and 12 weeks .Annual boosters are required to keep up immunity.
Rabbits
We recommend vaccination against Viral Haemorrhagic Disease and Myxomatosis both of which are very serious rabbit diseases.We see these diseases even in rabbits with no known contact with wild rabbits.
Our nursing staff will be happy to discuss any aspect of vaccination with you at the surgery.
At Priory Vet Group we aim to provide the highest standard of professional veterinary care with dedicated and caring personnel - in a friendly environment. If you have a problem with any aspect of of the service you or your pet have received, please do not hesitate to call in or telephone us. We are always here to listen, and will assist in any way we can.