Why are vaccinations important for pets?

Vaccinations protect pets from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases while strengthening their immune system and reducing the spread of infections.

What diseases do cat vaccinations prevent?

Cat vaccinations protect against herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, commonly covered by the F3 vaccine.

How often does my pet need vaccinations?

Puppies and kittens require an initial series of vaccinations followed by booster shots. Adult pets typically need yearly or periodic booster vaccinations depending on their lifestyle and risk.

What happens during a vaccination appointment?

During a vaccination appointment, your pet receives a general health check by a veterinarian, followed by the appropriate vaccines based on their age, lifestyle, and health condition.

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Dog and Cat Vaccinations

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect dogs and cats from serious, preventable diseases. They strengthen the immune system, reduce the spread of infections, and support long-term health from early puppy and kitten vaccines through to adult boosters. A vet can advise on the right vaccination schedule based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk level.

Dog vaccinations help protect against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, kennel cough, and leptospirosis. The Lepto vaccine for dog is often recommended for pets with outdoor exposure.

Cat vaccinations protect against herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, which are covered by the F3 cat vaccine.

VACCINATIONS

Dog and Cat Vaccination Schedule

Puppies and kittens are administered several vaccines – the primary and then 1 or 2 boosters. Adult dogs and cats then require yearly, or every third year vaccines, depending on their lifestyle and risk profile.

Keeping to a proper dog vaccination schedule and regular cat vaccinations helps protect pets throughout their lives. Core dog vaccinations guard against serious illnesses such as rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, while cats are protected from rabies and common viral infections.

Routine dog immunisations and cat vaccines lower the risk of disease and support long-term health. A vet can advise on the right vaccines based on your dog or cat’s age, lifestyle, and overall health.

VACCINATIONS

Vaccinations are available to help prevent the following diseases in animals:

Dogs

Parvovirus

Distemper

Hepatitis

Kennel cough

Leptospirosis

Cats

Herpesvirus

Calicivirus

Panleukopenia Virus

A vaccination appointment at Chatswood vet clinic always involves a general health check of your pet with one of our veterinarians. Feel free to ask any questions or raise any health concerns you may have at this appointment.