Vaccinations: why?
Vaccinations: why?
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This article will explain the importance of this and give you a guide as to what vaccination regime you should be following.
How
do they work and how safe are they? Vaccinations
work by stimulating the body to produce its own defense against infection. A
fully vaccinated pet should be capable of fighting any of the diseases that it
is vaccinated against. It is a fact
that today’s vaccines are effective and have a remarkably high safety record.
Millions of doses are used in the UK alone! Why is vaccination so
important? Besides protecting your pet from fatal diseases, it is an ideal
opportunity for us to monitor the health of your pet on a yearly basis. We may
pick up health problems that otherwise would have gone undetected. It also gives
you the opportunity to discuss any issues you may have regarding their health. When to vaccinate. At Cogges we use the following regime providing your pet is fit and
healthy: Puppies: 2 vaccinations, the
first of which is administered from 8 weeks, followed by a second
2 weeks later Kittens: From 9 weeks,
the second after 3 weeks Rabbits: From 6 weeks Boosters are given annually as a general rule and a reminder will be
sent to you when the next vaccination is due. You will also receive a record
card with all the information on it, which will be needed if your pet goes into
a kennel or cattery. What to do if the yearly
booster has lapsed. If it has been over a year since the last vaccination, you must contact
us as soon as possible and we can advise you what your pet needs. Perhaps they
can still have their booster, but delaying too long may mean starting the course
again! DON’T FORGET ·
Regular booster
vaccinations are vital to maintain protection against deadly diseases. · With such safe and effective vaccines readily available, it makes sense to protect your pet at the earliest opportunity Lisa
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