Do dogs need to be vaccinated?
Vaccinations are essential for providing your dog with adequate protection from life threatening and deadly diseases. There is the option of titre testing, which involves blood samples to determine your dog’s immunity. Unfortunately, this is not always 100% reliable, it is costly to perform
What if I do not vaccinate my dog?
As veterinary professionals, we would always recommend vaccinations, they will help protect them from harmful diseases, and the risk is not worth taking when it comes to your beloved pet.
What vaccines do dogs legally need to have?
It is not a legal requirement to have a dog vaccinated, but it is highly advisable. Some kennels, day care centres and dog trainers require up to date vaccinations for all dogs to use their services. Insurance services can also be invalidated if dogs are not vaccinated.
What age do dog vaccinations stop?
Dogs require annual booster vaccines throughout their lives, this is to ensure maximum protection against life threatening diseases, dog vaccinations are based on the lifestyle of the dog rather than age.
What are the different dog vaccinations?
Annual boosters usually cover leptospirosis and kennel cough (can be given every six months) However distemper, parvovirus and canine hepatitis are usually needed every three years. Therefore, a dog would need a vaccine every year to have maximum protection against diseases.
Dog vaccination Offers
Here at Peak Vets, we will try to save you money and keep your pet happy and healthy. We offer various discounts for dog vaccinations, take a look at our offers page.
Dog Vaccinations FAQs
Do dogs need to be vaccinated?
Vaccinations are essential for providing your dog with adequate protection from life-threatening and debilitating diseases. There is the option of Titre testing, which involves blood samples to determine your dog's immunity. Unfortunately, this is not always 100% reliable, is costly to perform and still means that leptospirosis needs to be vaccinated against. This is why we would recommend core vaccinations for your dog throughout their lives.
Is it OK to not vaccinate my dog?
As veterinary professionals, we would always recommend vaccinations; the risk is not worth taking when it comes to the harmful diseases that your dog could pick up whilst outdoors.
What vaccines do dogs legally need?
It is not a legal requirement to have a dog vaccinated, but it is highly advisable. Some kennels, dog trainers and daycares require vaccinations for all dogs to use their services. Insurance can also be invalidated if dogs are not vaccinated.
At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog?
Dogs require annual booster vaccines throughout their lives; this is to ensure maximum protection against life-threatening diseases. Our choice of vaccines is based on your dog's lifestyle as opposed to their age.
Can I vaccinate my dog myself?
Under UK law, only veterinary surgeons can prescribe medications; vaccinations fall into this category. Your vet is required to health assess a pet before prescribing and administering the vaccine. Like many drugs, vaccines can have mild side effects, which is why a health check prior is essential to ensure your pet will be fit and well after the vaccine is administered. Veterinary professionals are trained at administering these vaccines; this wouldn't be advised for a member of the public to administer themselves. Also, the vaccination bottles, needles and syringes require correct disposal. Some diseases such as diabetes require owners to inject their animal at home, but correct monitoring, training and equipment is essential.
If your dog is anxious or nervous, you can speak to the team at any time and we can make a plan to reduce as much stress as we can. For example, after a discussion between the owner and the team, some of our nervous dogs have a minimal health check and the vaccine may still be administered. This is carried out when an owner or we feel a health examination will be too stressful.
What vaccinations does my dog need?
Annual boosters usually cover leptospirosis and kennel cough (can be given every six months). However, distemper, parvovirus and canine hepatitis are usually needed every three years. Therefore, a dog would need a vaccine every year to have maximum protection against diseases.
Because of yearly vaccinations, this is why our health plans are popular – they break down these costs into monthly payments. The plan also covers various preventative treatments, including flea treatments, worming treatments and anal gland expressions - if you haven't already signed up - click here to find out more.
