Vaccinations
Vaccinations are one of the most important things you can do to protect your pet from serious, potentially life-threatening diseases. At Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery, we tailor vaccination protocols to each individual pet.
Dog Vaccinations
We vaccinate dogs against the following diseases as part of their core vaccination protocol:
- Canine Distemper — a serious viral disease that can be fatal
- Canine Parvovirus — a highly contagious and often fatal disease, especially in puppies
- Infectious Canine Hepatitis — affects the liver, kidneys, and blood vessels
- Leptospirosis — a bacterial disease that can also infect humans
We also offer Kennel Cough vaccination, which is recommended if your dog attends daycare, boarding kennels, or mixes regularly with other dogs.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
- First vaccination: from 8 weeks of age
- Second vaccination: 2–4 weeks after the first
- Annual booster: 12 months after primary course, then annually
Cat Vaccinations
Core vaccinations for cats protect against:
- Feline Panleucopenia (Feline Parvovirus) — a highly contagious and serious disease
- Cat Flu (Feline Herpesvirus and Calicivirus) — common upper respiratory infections
We also recommend Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) vaccination for cats that go outdoors or live with other cats.
Kitten Vaccination Schedule
- First vaccination: from 9 weeks of age
- Second vaccination: 3–4 weeks after the first
- Annual booster: 12 months after primary course, then annually
Rabbit Vaccinations
Rabbits should be vaccinated against:
- Myxomatosis — spread by fleas and mosquitoes, often fatal
- Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD1 and RHD2) — highly contagious and almost always fatal
A combined vaccine is available which protects against Myxomatosis and RHD1. A separate vaccine is required for RHD2. Boosters are required annually.
Why Vaccinate?
Vaccination is the most effective way to protect your pet from serious infectious diseases. Even indoor pets can be at risk, as some diseases are airborne or can be carried in on clothing and shoes.
Keeping vaccinations up to date also means your pet can safely board at kennels, attend daycare, and travel. Many insurance policies require proof of vaccination for claims to be valid.
