WE RECOMMEND

Vaccines

Puppies are vaccinated with Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvovirus/Parainfluenza/ Leptospirosis and to be given at 8 and 12 weeks then a booster given yearly.
Dogs can also be given a Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough) Vaccine every 6months.

Kittens are vaccinated with Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus/Panleucopaenia/leukaemia and to be given at 9 and 12 weeks then a booster given yearly.

If a Rabies Vaccine is required it should be given every 2 years. (with some exceptions depending on the country the animal is travelling to)

Rabbits are vaccine with Myxomatosis /Haemorrhagic Viral Disease to be given at 10 and 13 weeks then a booster given yearly.

Flea Treatment

Fleas are a problem all year round so a good quality treatment like Frontline should be use in cats and dogs all through the year.

Worming

Worming is very important to the animal and owner alike as worms can cause many health problems for the animal and infect the owner as well, the animal should be treated every 3 to 6 months with a good quality all round wormer like Drontal.

Neutering

Neutering is recommended as it reduces the risk of dogs straying and aggression, bitches having unwanted litters and infections of the uterus in later life. Male cats will smell less and fight less and female cats will not need to be shut in every few months to stop litter after litter.

Dogs can be castrated at 6 – 9 months
Bitches can be spayed at 6 – 7 months before 1st season
All cats at 6 months

Insurance

Veterinary services can cost more than you had planed if you animal develops a life long medical problem like diabetes or has an accident so insurance is very important. It is not always best to go for the cheapest option as they may well exclude things after the first year so look for a policy that is life long. We have Pet Plan and DBI leaflets in the surgery for you to look at and use.