Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

Pet owners love their pets, and as such they care about their wellbeing which is why they make the best choice and vaccinate their pets, to protect them from diseases.

It is very important that all home pets receive vaccination because these vaccinations help keep your furry friends’ antibody levels high so that their immune system is able to fight off any disease. It is every pet owner’s responsibility to ensure that their pets have their vaccinations at the times recommended by the vet. Failure to do so will open up a window of susceptibility to feline diseases that will cause your pets discomfort, pain, even death. At Vermont Village Veterinary, we are prepared to send you annual vaccination reminders to ensure that you are up to date with your pets’ vaccine shots, we will also include annual health care checks for your pets.
If your pet vaccinations are up to date, this will make it easy for reputable boarding establishments to accept them.

We use MSD(TM) vaccines which meet the highest quality standards for safety and effectiveness. We also have a special medical-grade fridge that maintains the vaccines at the optimal purity. This is because storing vaccines in a regular fridge will diminish the effectiveness of the vaccine.

Dogs are prone to more diseases than cats, and if no medical attention is given to ill/infected dogs and puppies, the results could be fatal. There are four main types of diseases that dogs are prone to get.
Parvovirus is regarded as a highly contagious viral gastroenteritis. Symptoms that pet owners must look for include Depression, loss of appetite, severe vomiting and diarrhoea containing blood are some of the symptoms. With this type of virus, it is only a matter of time before the dog dies.
Distemper refers to a highly contagious disease producing symptoms such as conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, convulsive seizures and spinal cord damage. Treatment is available at vet clinics, however the chances of the treatment working is very slim, which eventually leads to death
Hepatitis also exists in dogs, the same way it exists in humans, however it is different for puppies and dogs. With puppies, this disease can cause sudden death, whilst adult dogs can experience weakness, fever, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and bleeding.
Canine cough, which is one of the main causes of death in dogs if left unattended, is a complex disease caused by a bacterium and a virus. Symptoms include a hacking cough which can last up to a few weeks.

Vaccinations for dogs and cats are very expensive, and here at Vermont Village Veterinary we understand this, which is why we pride ourselves in being expert leaders in protecting our feline patients. For more information about the new kitten vaccination guidelines.
For more information, please feel free to contact us.