Vaccinations
Why should I vaccinate my pet?
Put SIMPLY – Vaccinating saves LIVES!
Protecting your best friend
One of the most important things you can do to give your dog a long and healthy life, is to ensure that it is vaccinated against common canine diseases. Your dog’s mom gave her puppies immunity from disease for the first few weeks of their life, by providing disease fighting antibodies in her milk. After that period, it’s up to you and your vet’s advice, to provide that protection.
When should my dog be vaccinated?
The immunity that a puppy has at birth begins to diminish between six and twelve weeks of age.
The first vaccination is usually given at six weeks. The general rule of thumb is a set of vaccines is required every four weeks, until the puppy is sixteen weeks of age or older.
Thereafter, your dog will require vaccines at regular intervals, typically once yearly. Some of the vaccines, we give, only need a booster every three years once the dog has reached full maturity.
Stay current
It is important to stay current with your puppy vaccinations. Puppy vaccinations have been medically proven to combat so many preventable diseases and illnesses that will occur without proper immunizations.
Puppy vaccinations are a huge part of responsible puppy care, and your puppy deserves no less than every chance to be healthy and have a happy life.
Vaccination schedule
- 1st Vaccination 6 Weeks This is a 5-in-1 includes Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis and Parainfluenza
- 2nd Vaccination 10 Weeks This is a 5-in-1 includes Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis and Parainfluenza
12 Weeks First Rabies vaccination – Check with your VET at 10-week vaccination - 3rd Vaccination 14 Weeks Last of the 5-in-1 includes Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis and Parainfluenza and second Rabies vaccination
Rabies
This vaccination is required by the law of South Africa.
Puppies require two vaccinations one month apart and, thereafter, adult dogs must be vaccinated annually.