Vaccination

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘herpes?’ It certainly is a word many of you may associate with the underlying cause of human cold sores…where it often remains dormant (inactive) for many years. But, are you aw…

You’ve got a lovely pet rabbit but did you know there is just as much care required to look after a rabbit as there is for a dog or cat? Yes, they do require vaccinations just like your pet dog and we will go through the…

What is rabies? Rabies is a virus that can affect all mammals including humans and dogs. It’s in the saliva of infected animals and spread mainly by bites and scratches. After a bite or scratch, the rabies virus travels…

One of the common concerns new pet owners have is regarding the vaccination of their puppies. There is conflicting information not only on which vaccines to give, on whether to vaccinate puppies at all and on how to bala…

We all want what’s best for our pet. So vaccinations are usually high on that list to give them some much-needed protection against various diseases. The kennel cough vaccination is one such vaccine that vets offer. It p…

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact all our lives for the past year. Cat owners have had an additional worry, with some media reports discussing the possibility of infection in both large and domestic cats. As th…