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What you should know about vacciation?

Vaccinations protect your pet from many highly contagious diseases like rabies, distemper, cat flu  and a variety of other diseases. Vaccination will not cure an already sick pet. Only healthy pets may be vaccinated. A veterinarian or a veterinary nurse administers vaccines.

Are there any risks?


Although pets respond well to vaccines, some may become feverish and have a reduced appetite. These conditions are mild and short-term. Failure to vaccinate leaves your pet vulnerable to fatal illness that could be prevented.


Against what diseases should I have my pet vaccinated?

DOGS:

  • Distemper
  • Kennel cough
  • Rabies
  • Parvovirus

CATS:

  • Snuffles
  • Enteritis
  • Panleukopaenia
  • Rabies
Basic vaccination programme:
6 weeks - 1st vaccination
12 weeks - 2nd vaccination + rabies
16 weeks - 3rd vaccination

Thereafter an annual booster should be administered. A second rabies vaccination should be given within 9 months after the 1st vaccination.

For an expert opinion please visit any one of the Veterinary practices listed under 'Find a SAVA Vet'.
 
 

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