Dogs and cats should be vaccinated annually against often fatal viral diseases.
Dogs are most commonly vaccinated against;
1. Parovirus (parvo);
2. Distemper;
3. Hepatitis;
4. Canine Cough;
Puppies should be vaccinated at;
6- 8 weeks - Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvovirus.
12 - 14 weeks - Distemper,Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Bordetella and Parainfluenza.
16 - 18 weeks - Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Bordetella and Parainfluenza.
After the 3rd puppy vaccination, the next vaccination is due 12 months later.
Cats are most commonly vaccinated against;
1. Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Infection or Cat Flu;
Feline Herpesvirus
Feline Calicivirus
2. Feline Enteritis
3. Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)
4. Feline Immunodeficency Virus (FIV)
Kittens should be vaccinated at;
6 - 8 weeks - Feline Herpervirus, Feline Calicivirus, Feline Enteritis
12 - 14 weeks - Feline Herpervirus, Feline Calicivirus, Feline Enteritis.
16 - 18 weeks - Feline Herpervirus, Feline Calicivirus, Feline Enteritis.
Rabbits require a vaccination every 10 months against calicivirus.Rabbits should be vaccinated at 10 - 12 weeks of age.
Ferrets are susceptible to the Canine Distemper Virus, which can be fatal, so ferrets should be vaccinated.