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Love dogs? So do we! But, not all are so lucky. Take part in our campaigns to protect dog welfare. Vaccinations are essential in order for your puppy to live a happy and healthy life. Avoid serious health issues that may compromise the life of your dog in the future by boosting their immune system now. Your puppy can be exposed to many common but preventable diseases that exist in the environment and that pass between dogs.
While some of these diseases can be treated, many are very serious and potentially fatal. These are crucial for all dogs in Australia to receive in order to protect them from serious, life threatening diseases. These vaccines are commonly combined into one injection called the C3 vaccine.
Find A Local Vet. Socialising your puppy from a young age is fundamental in reducing behavioural problems and ensuring they grow into a friendly adult. However, you must ensure that your puppy is fully protected from diseases before they are exposed to the wider environment. We recommend you introduce your puppy to new people and places before they are 12 weeks old. However, interacting with other dogs can be tricky as there are many diseases they can pass between them.
Compromise by only introducing your puppy to dogs that you know have been vaccinated, and taking care to avoid areas that unknown dogs have been in. Your unvaccinated puppy can pick up infections from these spaces.
Overview Vaccinations help protect your dog against serious diseases such as: Parvovirus Distemper Leptospirosis Infectious hepatitis Rabies if you want to travel in and out of the UK with your dog Kennel cough depending on your dog's lifestyle Your dog should be vaccinated as a puppy, then have regular boosters throughout life. Contact your vet to discuss which vaccinations your dog needs. Why vaccinate? Parvovirus booster vaccinations will usually be given every three years.
Distemper — a very serious, often fatal disease that affects several different organs in the body including the guts, heart, immune system, lungs, brain and nerves. Distemper booster vaccinations will usually be given every three years. Infectious Hepatitis — a virus that attacks the liver, kidneys, eyes and blood vessels.
Infectious hepatitis spreads in bodily fluids and can survive in the environment for up to a year. Infectious hepatitis booster vaccinations will usually be given every three years.
Leptospirosis — a bacterial disease that causes serious illness by damaging vital organs such as the liver and kidneys. Leptospirosis booster vaccinations will usually be given every year. Additional vaccinations In addition to their core vaccinations, some dogs require additional vaccinations such as: Kennel cough — your vet may recommend a kennel cough vaccination if your dog is at high risk of catching the disease, for example if they mix with lots of other dogs, or have health conditions that could make a kennel cough infection more serious.
Kennel cough vaccination is usually a requirement if your dog spends time in kennels, doggy day care, has a dog walker, or attends dog events and shows. Kennel cough vaccination should be given every year that your dog is at risk. Rabies — necessary for dogs that travel in and out of the UK.
Rabies vaccines need to be given every one or three years — your vet will discuss the best schedule to keep your dog safe if you are travelling abroad. Vaccination Schedule To be fully protected, your dog needs a 'primary course' of vaccinations, followed by yearly boosters throughout their life.
Vaccines for travel If you wish to travel outside of the UK with your dog, you will need to vaccinate them against rabies , and check the specific entry requirements for the the country you are visiting. Discuss your options with your vet if you want to know more about titre testing.
What to expect at a vaccine appointment. How much do dog vaccines cost? Find out more about PDSA veterinary services. Possible side effects Similar to human vaccines, dog vaccines can occasionally cause side effects. FAQ's Can a vaccinated dog get parvo? Published: Sept Did you find this page useful? Tell us more Has this page helped you to care for your pet? Yes No. Have you learnt something new from reading this page?
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