Treatments and Procedures

Full Course 

• Vaccinations can be started from 6 weeks old (ideally 8 weeks).
• The second vaccination is due 28 days later (48 hours either side of deadline date and cannot be given before 10 weeks).
• Puppies must be kept away from other unvaccinated dogs/areas that dogs may go until 1 week after their 2nd vaccination. 
• They must stay away from areas where there is water (canals/rivers) until 2 weeks after their 2nd vaccination.

Booster 

• An annual booster is necessary to maintain full immunity.
• The diseases covered are distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis (4 strains) and parvo virus.

Kennel Cough

• An annual booster is necessary to maintain full immunity
• Kennel Cough is ideally given 3 weeks or more prior to staying in kennels.  Owners should check with their kennels.

Cats

Full Course

• Vaccinations can be started from 8 weeks. 
• The second vaccination is due 3-4 weeks later (cannot be before 12 weeks of age).

Booster

• An annual booster is necessary to maintain FULL immunity
• The diseases covered are Cat flu, Feline Infectious Enteritis and FELV

Rabbits

• Normal vaccinations can be given from 6 weeks old.
• 2 weeks later another vaccine is required.
• An annual booster is necessary with a further vaccine 2 weeks later to maintain full immunity.

• Dogs must be starved from midnight the night before surgery and have access to water.
• Dogs must be taken for a short walk to have a pee and poo before coming in.
• We encourage clients to bring in a toy or blanket to comfort the pet in recovery.
• We encourage clients to use a Buster collar to prevent the wound being licked by the pet.
• It is a day surgery case.

Male

Males can be castrated from 6 months old. However, we are recommending clients book to see a nurse or vet to discuss the best time as it is not suitable for all dogs to be castrated at this age. (temperament, breed, size etc.)

Female

Females are ideally spayed 3 months after their first season.  It can be done before the first season.  Check with a Vet if unsure.

• Cats must be starved from midnight the night before surgery and have access to water
• We encourage clients to bring in a toy or blanket to comfort the pet in recovery
• We encourage clients to use a Buster collar to prevent the wound being licked by the pet  
• It is a day surgery case

Male

• Male cats can be neutered from 12 weeks but we advise from 4 months of age.

Female

• Female cats can be neutered from 12 weeks but advise from 4 months of age. 
• If pregnant, females can be spayed, but the Vet must discuss it with the owner first. 
• Nursing cats should receive a pre -op check before spaying, ideally wait until all the kittens are weaned and all the milk has gone (generally around 2 weeks after kittens have stopped feeding)