Vaccinations 

We recommend routine vaccination of all dogs, cats and rabbits against potentially fatal diseases. The diseases that we feel are essential to vaccinate against, are either severe or fatal and either persistent or untreatable.

Vaccinations for dogs, cats and rabbits are different as each species suffers from different illnesses. Please see the relevant site section  for more details on these species: Dogs  Cats  Rabbits

When you bring your pet to Fields for vaccination a full health check will be carried out by the Veterinary Surgeon. This checks that you pet is in good health prior to vaccination helping to ensure good protection from the vaccine. This also gives you the opportunity to discuss any queries that you may have regarding your pet's health or general well being.

Over the last few years there has been significant debate in the press regarding both human and animal vaccination. All animal vaccines licensed for use in the UK have been thoroughly tested for both safety and effectiveness. Adverse reactions do occur but are usually mild and are infrequent. A recent study carried out by the Animal Health Trust (a well respected specialist veterinary establishment in the UK) called the POOCH study, investigated the health records of 4000 dogs. The study showed that there was no evidence of ill health related to vaccination and that dogs that were regularly vaccinated were healthier than unvaccinated dogs or dogs where their vaccines had lapsed.

There are several different dog and cat vaccines available in the UK. Each one has various strengths and weaknesses. We select our dog and cat vaccines based on the latest scientific research to provide the pets under our care with the best and safest vaccines available. Our dog and cat vaccines both offer an extended duration of immunity allowing us to reduce the amount of vaccine required each year. Our vaccines also provide protection against the latest strains of virus giving your pet the best protection against severe diseases.

Dogs only require a FULL booster every 4 years (an interim booster is due every 12months).

Cats only require a FULL booster every 3 years (an interim booster is required every 12months).

Not only does this reduce the amount of vaccine given to our pets but it also reduces the cost to you.