Dog Vaccination

DOGS

A number of dangerous diseases can still affect dogs in the UK, and one of these can even be transmitted to humans. Vaccination is the only safe way to provide immunity against all these diseases.

We recommend yearly dog vaccinations using an alternating full and partial dog booster system. This means that the dog receives yearly Leptospirosis and every 3 years also receives Parvo, Hepatitis and Distemper vaccination.

Leptospirosis: Contracted from the urine of rats and/or other dogs. Bacteria that cause this disease are widespread in the UK and can cause Weil’s disease in humans. At Hook Norton Vets we are proud to be using the most up to date Leptospirosis vaccine that covers four strains, rather than the traditional two that many practices still use.

Parvovirus: A highly contagious disease that survives long periods in the environment and is usually fatal.

Distemper: Another severe, usually fatal disease, mercifully rare in the UK in recent years due to vaccination.

Infectious Hepatitis: Caught from other infected dogs and affects the liver.

A health check from the Vet is included with our vaccinations and is an opportunity to discuss any concerns you have for your dog.

We also offer an optional vaccination for Kennel Cough, the UK’s most widespread infectious disease of dogs. We see a large number of cases, most of which have not been to kennels, but have met infected dogs. It causes a retching, ‘honking’ cough that can last for weeks and be distressing to both the dog and owner. We offer a special price if given yearly with annual vaccinations.

Vaccines are also available for Rabies and Leishmania if you pet is travelling abroad – please ask us for advice. For dogs coming in from abroad, please read this article on Canine Brucellosis

PUPPIES

Our puppy vaccination course gives you:

• Two consultations with a fully qualified Veterinary Surgeon who will give your puppy a health check and answer any questions you may have.
• The Vet will give the first vaccination at 6-8 weeks and the second after they reach 10 weeks old.
• An additional Nurse consultation to discuss issues including; diet, parasite prevention and dental care.
• This is around 12 weeks old.
• Microchip placement.
• A free information pack/booklet.
• Cover for all traditional vaccines.
• Cover with the most up to date Leptospirosis vaccine that covers four strains rather than two that many practices still use.
• Cover for Kennel Cough – we have decided to include this for puppies at no additional cost as they need to socialize with other dogs but this puts them at greater risk of contracting the disease.

Vaccinations, as well as your routine, preventative healthcare is covered in our monthly Lifetime Care Club subscription. We aim to make pet care as simple as possible for you, utilising the most effective products and our best advice, the costs of your pet’s preventative healthcare is discounted and spread over 12 months.

Please contact us for more information and current vaccination prices.

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