Protecting Your Pet with Dog Yearly Shots at Blythwood Vets
At Blythwood Vets, we understand that your dog is more than just a pet—they're a cherished member of your family. Ensuring their health and well-being is our top priority, and one of the most effective ways to achieve this is through regular vaccinations. Our comprehensive vaccination program is designed to protect your dog from a range of preventable diseases, ensuring they lead a healthy and happy life.
Why Are Dog Yearly Shots Essential?
Vaccinations play a crucial role in safeguarding your dog against various infectious diseases. While initial vaccinations provide a foundation of immunity, their effectiveness diminishes over time. Annual booster shots are necessary to maintain optimal protection, especially against diseases like leptospirosis, which only offer around 12 months of immunity.
Regular vaccinations not only protect your dog but also contribute to the broader community by preventing the spread of contagious diseases. Moreover, many boarding facilities, dog trainers, and daycare centres require up-to-date vaccination records, making annual boosters essential for your dog's social activities
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Diseases Covered by Dog Yearly Shots
Our vaccination schedule is tailored to protect your dog against the most common and dangerous diseases:
- Canine Parvovirus: A highly contagious virus causing severe gastrointestinal distress, leading to vomiting, diarrhoea, and dehydration.
- Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection that can lead to liver and kidney damage. It's also zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans.
- Canine Distemper: A viral disease affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems, often leading to severe complications or death.
- Infectious Canine Hepatitis: A viral infection causing liver inflammation, leading to symptoms like fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
- Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis): A respiratory infection causing a persistent cough, easily spread in places where dogs congregate
By adhering to our vaccination schedule, you ensure your dog remains protected against these life-threatening diseases.
Understanding the Vaccination Schedule
Our recommended vaccination timeline is as follows:
- Puppy Vaccinations: Begin at 6–8 weeks of age, with a second dose administered 2–4 weeks later.
- Adult Dogs: Annual booster shots are necessary to maintain immunity. While some vaccines, like those for distemper and parvovirus, are administered every three years, others, such as leptospirosis and kennel cough, require yearly boosters
Regular veterinary visits also allow for comprehensive health checks, ensuring any potential health issues are identified and addressed promptly.
Indoor Dogs Need Yearly Shots Too
Even if your dog primarily stays indoors, they're still at risk. Diseases can be brought into your home through various means, such as contaminated shoes or other pets. Vaccinating your dog ensures they're protected, regardless of their environment
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Addressing Concerns About Vaccination Risks
While any medical procedure carries some risk, adverse reactions to vaccines are rare and typically mild. Symptoms might include slight swelling at the injection site or mild fever. These reactions indicate that the vaccine is effectively stimulating the immune system. The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the minimal risks involved
Spread The Cost of Dog Vaccinations
To spread the cost of vaccinations for your pets, we offer the Pet for Life Health plan, which includes annual health checks and vaccinations, including kennel cough for dogs.
Book Your Dog Yearly Shots Today
Protecting your dog from preventable diseases is a responsibility we share. Schedule your dog's vaccination appointment with Blythwood Vets today and ensure they receive the best care possible.
For more information or to enrol in our Pet Health for Life Plan, please contact us.
