Vaccination

Vaccination: Essential Protection for Your Pet’s Health

Keeping your pet protected from preventable diseases is essential, and at Veterinary Emergency Centre, we offer a complete range of vaccination services to ensure just that. Vaccinations help strengthen your pet’s immune system, safeguarding them against illnesses that could seriously impact their health. Whether your pet is a young puppy or kitten needing initial vaccinations or an adult pet requiring boosters, our team is here to provide high-quality, tailored care.

Why vaccinations are important for your pet

Vaccinations are designed to stimulate your pet’s immune system to recognize and combat specific pathogens, providing protection against potentially fatal diseases. Routine vaccinations are essential for maintaining your pet’s health and preventing the spread of harmful diseases. Vaccinating your pet doesn’t just protect them—it helps to create a healthier environment for other animals and people by reducing the risk of disease outbreaks.

Common vaccinations for dogs and cats

Pets require different vaccinations depending on their species, age, lifestyle, and health status. We offer a variety of core and non-core vaccines tailored to meet your pet’s individual needs:

• Core vaccinations for dogs: Core vaccines for dogs include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus. These vaccines protect against highly contagious and potentially fatal diseases that affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
• Non-core vaccinations for dogs: Non-core vaccines may be recommended based on your dog’s lifestyle and exposure risks. These include vaccines for bordetella (kennel cough), Lyme disease, and leptospirosis.
• Core vaccinations for cats: Core vaccines for cats include rabies, feline distemper (panleukopenia), calicivirus, and feline herpesvirus. These vaccines protect cats from severe respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological diseases.
• Non-core vaccinations for cats: Non-core vaccines may be suggested for cats based on their exposure. This includes the feline leukemia vaccine, particularly important for cats who go outdoors or interact with other cats.

The vaccination schedule

To ensure that your pet has optimal immunity, it’s important to follow a vaccination schedule.

• Puppies and kittens usually begin their vaccine series at around six to eight weeks of age and require booster shots every few weeks until they reach 16 weeks.
• Adult pets will need annual or triennial boosters to maintain immunity, depending on the specific vaccine.

Following the recommended vaccination schedule provides the best protection for your pet. Our team will create a personalized vaccination plan for your pet, based on their age, health, and lifestyle.

What to expect during a vaccination visit

When you bring your pet to Veterinary Emergency Centre for vaccinations, our team will perform a quick health check to ensure your pet is healthy enough to receive the vaccine. The vaccination itself is quick and minimally invasive, causing only a slight pinch. Some pets may experience mild side effects, such as tenderness or fatigue, but these typically resolve within a day.

Contact us for a consultation

If your pet is due for a vaccine or if you’re unsure of their vaccination status, contact Veterinary Emergency Centre today to schedule an appointment.

General Hotline: 2334-2334

24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 6828-6620

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