The Benefits of Vaccination

Your dog will have been vaccinated as a puppy to protect them against the following:-

Canine distemper (Hardpad)
The virus targets a number of areas such as the gut, respiratory tract and nervous system. In some instances the pads and nose can become cracked. Distemper is often fatal.
Infectious canine hepatitis
This is a disease which attacks the liver, kidneys, eyes and lungs of dogs. The disease is rapid and causes death within 24-36 hours. Some dogs can recover and then shed the virus for many months, posing a threat to other dogs.
Canine parvovirus
The virus is very persistent in the environment and is unaffected by many household disinfectants. Dogs of all ages can become infected and many affected dogs die despite veterinary treatment. Vaccination has proved very successful in reducing the incidence of this disease.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus infections cause diarrhoea and other upsets of the digestive system.
Leptospirosis
This is a condition which is caused by bacteria. We vaccinate against two different forms of Leptospira. One is picked up from watercourses contaminated with the urine of infected rats. Dogs can encounter this when swimming or drinking. This form of the bacterium attacks the liver and kidneys and is often fatal. It can also be transmitted to humans.
The second form is caught from the urine of other infected dogs. It target the kidneys and damages them. Sometimes the damage only becomes evident as the dog becomes older and develops kidney failure.

This protection needs to be maintained by an annual booster vaccination to ensure that your dog remains protected throughout its life. At this annual vaccination a FREE health check is carried out to ensure the continued well-being of your dog. Your dog’s preventive healthcare requirements will change through maturity and old age and the vet will advice you of these changes.

If you ever need to put your dog into boarding kennels you will also be asked to have your pet vaccinated against Kennel Cough, a very infectious disease common when lots of dogs come together.

Kennel Cough vaccine is ‘intra nasal’ i.e. is a small amount of liquid that is squirted up the nose and has to be given 5 days before they go.

If you would like further information on vaccines, have a look at the website:- www.future-of-vaccination.co.uk