Vaccinations

Why is vaccination important?

Vaccination is vital in protecting your pet from key infectious diseases that cause pain, distress and can be life-threatening.

Annual preventative healthcare and vaccination appointments provide an opportunity for regular health checks for your pet and an understanding of their needs.

Vaccinations for cats and dogs usually consist of a primary course of two or three vaccinations to stimulate an immune response, followed by annual boosters to maintain immunity as the initial immune response gradually fades over time.

Protect the ones you love with our vaccination amnesty!

12/06/25 – 31/08/25

(Re)start their course for the price of a booster.

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If your pet’s vaccination protection has lapsed and a course of two vaccinations is needed to re-start immunity, we’ll bring their vaccinations up to date for the price of a regular annual booster.

Speak to a member of our team on 01858462839 to book an appointment or book online.

Vaccinations for Dogs

For dogs, their first vaccination is generally done from eight weeks old, with the second vaccination given two weeks later (but they must be over 10 weeks old) with the third injection exactly 4 weeks after the first vaccination.

Core vaccinations for dogs include cover against distemper, parvovirus, canine infectious hepatitis and leptospirosis.

The practice team will advise on when it is safe for your puppy to start going out for walks, meeting other dogs and starting puppy training classes.

All dogs should have an annual booster to keep them fully protected. It is important to ensure that booster injections are given each year and do not lapse, otherwise your dog may need to restart a full course to ensure they have adequate protection.

Please note: Our L2 vaccine has been replaced with L4. As a result, any dog receiving their first booster with the new vaccine will require two injections exactly 4 weeks apart – to the day. This is a one-time requirement. After this initial course, annual boosters will return to being a single injection. If a client chooses not to attend the second appointment, their pet may not be fully protected.

Vaccinations for Cats

Cats can generally be vaccinated from eight or nine weeks of age, with a second vaccination given three to four weeks later.

Core cat vaccinations include feline herpesvirus, calicivirus and feline panleukopaenia virus – sometimes referred to as parvovirus – which causes feline infectious enteritis. We also recommend vaccinating most cats against the feline leukaemia virus, which suppresses the immune system and is potentially fatal.

Adult cats should receive annual booster vaccinations to maintain immunity – particularly if they are going to be spending time in catteries or going outside.

It is important to keep your cat’s vaccinations up to date, as overdue booster injections allow for a decrease in immunity and may mean that your cat needs to restart their primary vaccination course to be adequately protected.

Vaccinations for Rabbits

Rabbits need to be vaccinated against two life-threatening diseases: myxomatosis and the classic and variant strains of rabbit haemorrhagic disease. These diseases are easily transmissible and both indoor and outdoor rabbits are at risk. All rabbits should therefore receive yearly vaccinations to ensure they are protected.