In line with local conditions and current International Guidelines the following is the standard protocol for Companion Animal Vaccinations.
Dogs
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Protection from killed vaccines, such as Leptospirosis and Kennel Cough, will disappear quite quickly if annual boosters are missed. You will need to restart the vaccination regime again for these vaccines if the yearly booster is given more than 3 months past it’s due date i.e. 15 months after the last vaccine
Live vaccines like Vanguard 5 offer a longer period of immunity so can be safely given every 3rd year.
This is a core vaccine. Every year we have unvaccinated dogs dying from this disease. Treatment is very expensive, difficult and often not successful. This disease is spread by dogs and environmental contact so puppies should be confined to home until 10 days after they have finished their vaccination course.
Canine Kennel Cough (Contagious Cough)
A more apt name would be Contagious Canine Cough as it is more widespread than just boarding kennels and can be picked up anywhere, even brief nasal contact while on a walk could transmit the disease. It is highly infectious and is like the “flu” in people in that it spreads through the population but would only make those with compromised immune systems very sick. It is a very annoying disease for the dog and those that have to live with him/her.
This is an emerging disease that has not been common in New Plymouth. It seems to be spreading through the country and normally has been linked with rat exposure but seems to be spread by other animals to dogs now. It is a very serious disease and the chances of recovery are poor.
Cats
At New Plymouth Vet Group – we recommend you vaccinate your cats to protect them against diseases that would otherwise be contagious and/or fatal.
Even the best cared for cats are at risk of coming into contact with diseases either directly from other animals or indirectly from the environment e.g. from the air, dust or discharges from animals.
The young are most susceptible to disease. Kitten vaccinations can commence at 8 weeks of age, followed by booster vaccinations throughout your pet’s life. Our vets will advise you on which vaccinations are required and the frequency.
Cat Vaccination
The vaccination we use protects against these three core viruses: Feline Panleucopaenia (FPLV), Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) and Feline Calcivirus.
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- We recommend your kitten receives a cat vaccination at 8,12 and 16 weeks of age and then at 12 months after.
- Adult cats yearly.