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Vaccinating
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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