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Appropriate vaccination of your Family Pet is an essential element of preventative healthcare for your pet dog,cat or rabbit.
Since the development of vaccinations against diseases such as Parvo, leptospirosis and distemper , we have seen an ever increasing uptake in the use of these vaccines and consequently a dramatic reduction in the number of these nasty diseases that we see.
But unless your pet is correctly vaccinated when young and booster vaccinated yearly there is an increased chance of contracting one of these diseases.
These diseases can often be life threatening, with high mortality rates. If diagnosed, treatment is often intensive and consequently expensive, and in some circumstances there may not be a favourable outcome.
That’s why at Family Vets we strongly advise vaccinating your pet against these preventable diseases and availing of yearly booster vaccinations as immunity from primary vaccination fades over time. Yearly booster vaccination appointments are also an excellent time to have full health check on your pet as a full clinical exam is always carried out at this time.
● Puppies can receive their first vaccination at 6-8 weeks of age, followed by a second vaccination at 10-12 weeks of age. ● If your puppy or dog is older and has not been vaccinated before then they should receive 2 vaccinations 2 weeks apart ● Your dog should then be given a booster vaccination every 12 months thereafter
● Kittens can receive their first vaccination at 9 weeks of age, followed by a second vaccination at 12 weeks of age. ● If your kitten or cat is older and has not been vaccinated before then they should receive 2 vaccinations 3 weeks apart ● Your cat should then be given a booster vaccination every 12 months thereafter
● Parvovirus, Leptospirosis(Weil's disease), Distemper, Canine infectious hepatitis, Parainfluenza ● Canine Cough (previously known as Kennel Cough). This presents as a loud honking cough(similar to human whooping cough) and is extremely uncomfortable for your dog. It is very contagious and can be contracted in any situation where dogs are in close contact - boarding kennels, rescue centres, shows, even just coming into contact with other dogs while out walking. Puppies can be vaccinated against Canine Cough from 8 weeks of age and it can be given at the same time as yearly vaccination. Rabies which is necessary to obtain a pet passport for foreign travel.
● Cats should be routinely vaccinated against Cat Flu, Enteritis and Feline Leukaemia (FeLV). ● We will talk you through appropriate vaccinations for your cat at the vaccination consultation
● Pet Rabbits need vaccination on an annual basis also to protect them against Myxomatosis and RHD ( Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease) t
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Family Vets Athlone
College Lane,
Connaught St, Athlone,
Co. Westmeath,
N37 RK66