Dog vaccinations
Dog vaccinations are an important part of protecting your pet from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. At our hospital, we commonly vaccinate dogs against core viruses such as parvovirus, distemper, and hepatitis, as well as respiratory infections involved in kennel cough. We also routinely vaccinate against leptospirosis using a C7 vaccination.
Parvovirus is still something we see in our local area, and it can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, and can be fatal, especially in puppies. Kennel cough is also very common in dogs that visit boarding facilities, grooming salons, dog parks, daycare, training, or other places where dogs mix.
Puppy vaccination schedule
A typical puppy vaccination course includes vaccinations at:
- 6 to 8 weeks
- 10 to 12 weeks
- 14 to 16 weeks
If your puppy received their first vaccination before 8 weeks of age, they may require a fourth vaccination to ensure they are properly protected, as the final vaccination should be given at 16 weeks of age or older in line with current guidelines.
After their puppy course, ongoing booster vaccinations will depend on your dog’s age, vaccine history, lifestyle, and risk factors.
Dogs that board, socialise, or attend grooming
If your dog goes to boarding, daycare, grooming, training, dog parks, or regularly mixes with other dogs, they may be at increased risk of exposure to infectious respiratory diseases such as kennel cough.
Some boarding facilities and other services may require proof of current vaccination before your dog can attend. If you are unsure what your dog needs based on their lifestyle, our team can help guide you.
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