Pet Vaccinations

To be effective, your pet should not be younger than six weeks when they start receiving the first vaccine.

Vaccination is still recommended. If you have a dog, the core vaccines should be administered according to your dog’s age. If they are older than four months, two vaccines are enough. If they are younger than four months, then proper vaccination protocol should be followed (two to three vaccines, with the last vaccine given not

Generally, try to avoid medicating during this period. Some vaccines cannot be given to pregnant animals, particularly ‘live’ vaccines. However there are alternatives available and your Vet can advise you on your options.

In this situation, evaluate the risks with your veterinarian. It will depend on your pet and the risk level of the environment in which it is developing. You can take steps to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction, and your Vet will be best suited to advise you on how to manage disease risk

It depends on how old your pet was when they received their first vaccine. In order for the vaccine to be effective, maternal antibodies should not be present in the animal’s system. If your pet is over a year old, a booster may not be necessary. If your pet misses a vaccine after twelve weeks