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Bunbury, WA
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VaccinationsWhy Vaccinate?Vaccinating your pet protects them against the most common contagious viral diseases. Vaccinating also protects the wider population, to some extent, by limiting spread of viruses (a concept called 'herd immunity').
Dog Vaccination RecommendationsOur practice recommends vaccinating puppies at 6-8 weeks of age, 12 weeks of age and again at 14-16 weeks. You should avoid taking your puppy into public areas, especially those frequented by dogs, until after the initial vaccination course is complete. Your puppy may attend Puppy Preschool at a Vet Clinic providing he has had his first vaccination. Dogs are routinely vaccinated against Parvovirus, Canine Hepatitis, Distemper and Kennel Cough. Due to the fact that pets age so much quicker than we do, we recommend an annual checkup to ensure ongoing good health.
Cat Vaccination RecommendationsWe recommend vaccinating kittens at 6-8 weeks of age, 12 weeks of age and again at 14-16 weeks. You should keep your kitten inside until after the initial vaccination course is complete. Cats are routinely vaccinated against Feline Enteritis and Cat Flu (Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus). However, if your cat goes outside, we would recommend additional protection against Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). FIV is particularly prevalent in the suburban cat population with some studies showing infection rates in WA as high as 29%. Vaccination courses for FeLV and FIV can be undertaken as kittens or later in life after blood testing for the diseases shows that your cat is not already affected. Due to the fact that pets age so much quicker than we do, we recommend an annual checkup to ensure ongoing good health. Rabbit Vaccination Recommendations
In Australia, there is no vaccine available against Myxomatosis, which is spread by mosquitoes and biting insects. Insect proofing your rabbit's habitat is the only way to protect them against this horrible disease. However, rabbits can be vaccinated against the other virus that affects them - Calicivirus. Calicivirus is spread by mosquitoes and direct contact with infected animals and causes death within a few days. Recently, a new strain was released in Australia, leading to the AVA recommending a change in vaccination protocol to ensure bunnies are protected. Young rabbits should now be vaccinated at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age, and then every 6 months. Adults should receive TWO vaccinations one month apart, followed by 6-monthly boosters.
Ferret Vaccination RecommendationsFerrets are susceptible to Canine Distemper, and vaccination is recommended at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks, and then annually.
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