Vaccinations
Parasites
Common diseases that affect cats are:
Common diseases that affect dogs are: Parvovirus - Rapidly fatal to dogs, especially puppies Kennel Cough - Can affect all age of dog Leptospirosis - Causes organ failure and can be transmitted to humans
The three major groups of parasites that affect our pets are:
Cat Flu - Very common among cats Feline Leukaemia (FeLV) - A frequently fatal disease
All of these and many other diseases can be prevented or kept to a minimum just by a simple vaccination.
Fleas
Worms
Ticks
If fleas infest your pet and home, it can take months to eradicate them.
Cause illness and malnourishment.
Can pass on dangerous diseases, like Lyme Disease and Babesiosis.
Prevention is much better than cure, when it comes to parasites. Treatment comes in the form of tablets or easy to use spot on, which is applied to the back of the neck. Your vet will advise you on which products and frequency are best suited to your pet.
48% of rabbits are not receiving regular booster vaccinations
39% of cats are not receiving regular booster vaccinations
21% of dogs are not receiving regular booster vaccinations
Why are booster vaccinations important? Most vaccinations don’t build up lifetime immunity to a disease. Booster vaccinations protect your pet for an alloted amount of time, usually 12 months. This is why it’s so important to keep up with your pet’s booster vaccinations, especially senior pets who have a weaker immune system.
Did you know? Prescription flea and worm treatment can only be picked up from your vets. Off the shelf treatment is much weaker and may not protect your pet from parasites.
Source: PDSA report 2022
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