VACCINATIONS

 There are six serious infectious diseases that can affect your dog.

Canine Distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus are all caused by a virus.

Leptospirosis (weils) is caused by bacteria.  In addition Parainfluenza virus is an important cause of Kennel Cough.

 These vaccines comprise of: D - Distemper

                                                 H - Hepatitis                 

                                                 P - Parvovirus

                                                 Pi - Parainfluenza

                                                  L - Leptospirosis

During the first few weeks after birth, a puppy is protected by antibodies from the mother's milk.  As this protection declines, vaccination is essential to maintain immunity to disease.  Contracting these diseases may cause damage that does not become apparent until later in your dog's life.

As with all vaccines some dogs may feel "off colour" for a day or two after vaccination.

 Puppies should be vaccinated at 8/9 weeks, with a second vaccination at 12 weeks, thereafter yearly boosters.

FLEA TREATMENT

   Frontline COMBO is effective against fleas, ticks and/or biting lice.

The main difference between frontline COMBO and just normal "frontline spot on" is that the combo helps to prevent contamination of the environment of treated animals with immature stages of fleas.

Frontline COMBO (spot on) should be used at a minimum treatment interval of 4 weeks. 

Frontline SPRAY is also used against fleas, ticks and/or biting lice, it also helps to control Cheyletiella, Sarcoptes and Neotrombicula.

Frontline SPRAY should be reapplied every 12 weeks for fleas and every 4 weeks for ticks, the minimum treatment interval being 4 weeks.

We do stock other flea prevention products, please feel free to discuss your individual needs with any of our staff.

WORMING

DRONTAL and DRONTAL XL (larger dogs) is used for the control of gastrointestinal Tapeworms and Roundworms of adult dogs, along with Hookworm and Whipworm.

For adult dogs it is highly recommended that they are treated every 3 months, if your dog has a heavy infestation then you should repeat the dose after 14 days.

We also stock Drontal Puppy suspension, Panacur granules and suspension.  Please discuss with staff your individual requirements.