Dog Vaccinations

Health Care

Vaccinations for your Dog

Dog vaccinations are one of the most crucial steps in keeping your furry friend healthy and protected. Your dog’s health, lifestyle, and even the specific risks in your local area can influence which vaccinations they need. Our expert vets are here to help, tailoring a straightforward and effective vaccination program to suit your dog’s unique needs.

Why you should vaccinate your Dog

Prevent Diseases

Vaccinations protect against preventable diseases

Peace of Mind

Vaccinations protect your dog from transmissible diseases in boarding facilities, at parks and even when they visit the vet. If your pet has to be hospitalised for any illness, their immune system may already be compromised so you want to make sure they are protected.

Cost Effective

Vaccinations are substantially less expensive than the cost of vet treatment for the diseases they protect against

Dog Vaccination Schedule

A puppy’s first vaccinations are at 6-8 weeks, then 12-14 weeks, 16-18 weeks, and annually after that. Only one week after the final puppy vaccination should your puppy be allowed to go outside and socialise with other dogs.

Canine vaccinations are known by the codes C3, C4 and C5, and the diseases that are commonly vaccinated against around Geelong are:

Parvovirus

A disease that causes potentially fatal diarrhoea, especially in pups and dogs under 2 years.

Distemper

A disease that causes coughing, diarrhoea and sometimes twitching, seizures, loss of balance and blindness.

Hepatitis

A disease that causes vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and possibly liver failure.

Canine Cough

Also known as Kennel Cough, but NOT only a risk if your dog is boarding.

Parainfluenza

A viral disease causing a nasty cough.

Bordatella bronchiseptica

Bacteria causing a harsh, dry cough and lethargy.

Where Can I Get Puppy Vaccinations Near Me?

Nothing is more delightful than a new puppy! The love and joy they bring you while they are so young and bouncy will last throughout their lifetime, which will hopefully be a long and healthy one. So give them the best start in life by ensuring they complete their puppy vaccination schedule. Call us and check which vaccinations they need because they may have already had some with the breeder, but generally, puppy injections are given at 6-8 weeks, 12-14 weeks and 16-18 weeks.

Puppies are like empty vessels – they are new to this world and haven’t had the chance to build up any immunity to the diseases they may encounter. This is why it is important to protect your beloved pet from catching any of these diseases whilst they are still so vulnerable. Puppy vaccinations are preventative health care and vital for ensuring your puppy has a long and healthy life. Read More

Preventative Health Care for Your Pets

At Vets Of Geelong, we are here to provide life-long health care and support to all of your precious pets, and our comprehensive veterinary services include routine consults, advanced diagnostic procedures, routine and specialist surgeries, and of course, preventative care. Dog vaccinations are recommended yearly to keep your dog protected from preventable diseases. This not only gives you peace of mind to know your furry friends are protected when you walk them in the park, take them to boarding kennels or bring them to the vets, but it is more economical to pay for the vaccines than the cost of treatment if they become ill.

Nasty symptoms from diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis and kennel cough can severely affect the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems of your dog, causing him or her to become critically ill and require hospitalisation and treatment. In old, young or vulnerable dogs these preventable diseases can cause death. Getting your dog vaccinations in Geelong will help protect your dog and stop the spread of these nasty diseases.

Vets Of Geelong Are Here for You and Your Pets

Our caring team of experienced vets, nurses and admin staff are passionate about keeping everyone’s pets happy and healthy. From dog microchipping and puppy classes to one-on-one behaviour, we want to help you get the most out of your well-socialised and delightfully behaved dog.

We are here to offer advice through every stage of your dog’s life, with regular health checks and advice on diet, dog dental care and other preventative procedures like flea and worm treatment. If you are wondering “Where can I get dog vaccinations near me?” any of our 3 branch vet hospitals across Geelong offer the same gold standard of practice, so don’t hesitate to contact us and get the best health care for your pets! Read Less

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