Dogs and cats, young and old are at risk from a number of diseases that can result in permanent health damage or even death.

However, vaccination and regular boosters can prevent these diseases and allow the veterinary surgeon to examine your pet and to assess his or her health and to advise you on maintaining a healthy pet.

At Sheriff's Highway Veterinary Hospital we approach vaccination from an individual animal basis - we tailor protection to your pets needs. If you have any concerns regarding our vaccination protocols please feel free to discuss them at your pet's annual wellness examination.

Dogs

As it is estimated that over 50% of dogs are not vaccinated the approach to protection is different to population control in people. For this reason most dogs require part protection annually against some of the diseases described below to ensure optimal protection.

Puppies can be vaccinated from 6 weeks of age although we recommend 8 weeks as optimal. Whatever age your puppy has its first vaccination

The second injection of the vaccine course must be given from 10 weeks. We will discuss at what age the dog can start to be socialised at your first visit.

Diseases routinely covered by our vaccination protocol

Parvovirus
Distemper
Hepatitis
Parainfluenza
Leptospirosis

Options in addition to routine course

Kennel Cough (caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica)
Rabies

Cats

Diseases routinely covered by our vaccination protocol:-

FELINE INFLUENZA SYNDROME (herpes and calici virus)
FELINE PANLEUCOPAENIA (enteritis)
FELINE LEUKAEMIA VIRUS (Felv)
FELINE Chlamydophilia (often known as Chlaymdia)

It is the policy of this practice to recommend vaccination of all cats against influenza & enteritis infection, and for all cats that go outdoors or live in closed colonies to receive vaccination against feline leukaemia and Chlamydophila

We are aware that there is a degree of controversy regarding vaccinations, especially the requirement for annual vaccination. We are happy to discuss and adapt the vaccination regime to individual animals rather than provide a blanket approach.