Dog Vaccinations – Your Local Vet in Western Sydney

As part of a thorough annual health check & assessment of your dog’s health needs we recommend regular vaccinations. Vaccination is essential to protect your dog from unnecessary suffering due to potentially fatal diseases.

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Why should your dog undergo a vaccination with Family Vets?

Our family of vets and nurses are here to look after your furry friend in the best way possible by offering a caring approach to vaccinations and pet handling. This is the list of vaccinations we can provide for you:

6-8 weeks: F3 (Herpesvirus, Calicivirus, Feline Enteritis Virus)

10-12 weeks: F3

14-16 weeks: F3

1st booster 12 months later (F3) then F3 boosters yearly.

We also vaccinate against Feline Immunodeficiency Virus at your request; just ask our vets!

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The importance of lifelong vaccination to protect your dog.

Vaccination has revolutionised control of infectious disease in our pets. It is essential that all pets are adequately vaccinated to help protect the pet population as a whole. Responsible pet care requires puppies to be given their initial course of vaccinations, but this cannot protect them for the rest of their lives. Adult dogs require regular vaccination to maintain immunity against disease.

Please contact us or call 02 9622 1200 to discuss a suitable vaccination program for your pet puppy or dog.

Puppy Vaccination

Puppies are temporarily protected against many diseases by antibodies received through their mother’s milk. These maternal antibodies decline in the first few weeks of their lives, after which they need a vaccination to induce immunity. The age at which maternal antibodies drop enough to require vaccination is highly variable, which is why a series of vaccinations is necessary in a puppy.

Adult Dog Vaccination

The immunity from puppy vaccination weakens over time and your pet can again become susceptible to disease. Annual health checks and booster vaccinations, as required, will provide the best protection for the life of your pet.

After Vaccination Care

Following vaccination your dog may be off-colour for a day or two, or have some slight swelling or tenderness at the injection site. Access to food and water and a comfortable area to rest are usually all that is required for a quick recovery. However, if the response seems more severe, you should contact us for advice.

Infectious diseases of dogs that we can vaccinate against

Canine Parvovirus

Canine parvovirus is a disease that affects dogs of all ages but is most common in young dogs. The virus attacks the intestines causing bloody diarrhoea, uncontrollable vomiting and severe abdominal pain. Some infected dogs will die from parvovirus, even if they receiveintensive veterinary care.

Parvovirus is spread via dog faeces and is very persistent in the environment even after the faeces has been cleaned away. For this reason, it is not necessary to have direct contact with other dogs for the disease to be spread. The virus is so persistent that an infected dog’s environment needs to be cleaned with a potent disinfectant to prevent spread to other dogs. Outbreaks occur regularly especially in summer, with an estimated 20,000 dogs infected every year in Australia.

Canine Distemper Virus

Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect dogs of any age with young puppies being at highest risk.

Symptoms vary but can include fever, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and depression. Muscle tremors, fits and paralysis may occur later in the disease. Treatment is usually ineffective and the recovery rate very low. Dogs that do recover may have permanent brain damage.

Canine Cough

Canine cough is a condition produced by several highly infectious viruses and bacteria, which can be easily spread wherever dogs congregate, such as parks, grooming salons, doggy day care, shows, obedience schools and boarding kennels. Among the infectious agents associated with canine cough is the bacterium known as Bordetella bronchiseptica and the canine viruses parainfluenza, adenovirus type 2 and distemper.

Affected dogs have a dry hacking cough which can persist for several weeks. It is distressing for pet dogs and their owners. It is a major problem for working and sporting dogs. Pneumonia can also be a consequence of infection, particularly in young animals.

Canine Leptospirosis

Canine leptospirosis is a serious disease risk in some areas and can cause high death rates. This bacterial disease is spread by the urine of infected rats and is usually transmitted to dogs who ingest contaminated food and water (e.g. drink from puddles), dogs who eat rats or from rat bites.

There’s an increased risk where high rat populations exist such as in cities, near rubbish dumps or around sugar cane areas. Incidence can also increase after long periods of wet weather or building activity, when rat populations are forced to move or concentrate. Leptospirosis is a ‘zoonotic disease’ meaning it is an animal disease that can be passed to humans. Human infection can occur through ingestion of contaminated food or water, or through open wounds.

Infectious canine Hepatitis

(also known as Canine Adenovirus type1)

Infectious canine hepatitis is a viral disease which, like distemper is extremely contagious and often fatal. Dogs of any age can become infected, however severe cases are rare in dogs over two years of age.

Symptoms include high fever, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea and acute abdominal pain. In severe cases death can occur within 24 to 36 hours. Dogs that recover may develop long-term liver and kidney problems and can act as carriers spreading the disease to other dogs for many months.

Canine Coronavirus

Canine coronavirus is another contagious virus and causes depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhoea especially in young dogs. Diarrhoea may last for several days in some cases. Although most dogs will recover with treatment, coronavirus has the potential to be fatal, especially if other infectious agents such as parvovirus are present.

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Meet the Family Vets Team

Our experienced team of vets and nurses are dedicated to ensuring that your furry friend receives the highest quality of service, from vaccinations to surgery

Dr. Ash Narayan

‍Senior Veterinarian and Director

Dr Ash obtained his scholarship from Fiji and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002. He went back to Fiji and spent the next few years in RSPCA practising and came back to Australia working in various general practices in Cairns and Sydney.

Dr. Kathy Lin

Senior Veterinarian and Director (BVSc USyd)

Kathy graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010. She has worked in several small animal general practices around Sydney. She also has more than 8 years experience in working in after hours and referral hospitals as an emergency veterinarian.

Dr. Jan Rosado

Veterinarian

Dr Jan has always been passionate about animals, medicine and science since a young age. He graduated with honours in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney.

Frequently Asked Question

Why do I need to vaccinate my pets?

Vaccinations are important to protect your pets from serious and potentially fatal diseases. Vaccinating your pet also helps prevent the spread of disease to other animals in the community.

When should I get my dog vaccinated?

Puppies should receive their first vaccination at 6-8 weeks of age, followed by two more vaccinations at 10-12 and 14-16 weeks of age. Adult dogs require regular vaccinations to maintain immunity against disease.

What vaccinations should my dog receive?

Dogs should receive a C3 vaccination (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus) as part of their initial vaccination course, followed by a C5 vaccination (DHP + Parainfluenza virus and Bordatella) at 10-12 weeks and 14-16 weeks of age. The first booster (C5) is given 12 months later, with Canine Cough boosters given yearly and C3 boosters given every 3 years.

Do you offer intra-nasal and injectable Canine Cough vaccinations for dogs?

Yes, we offer both intra-nasal and injectable Canine Cough vaccinations for dogs.

When should I get my cat vaccinated?

Kittens should receive their first vaccination at 6-8 weeks of age, followed by two more vaccinations at 10-12 and 14-16 weeks of age. Adult cats require regular vaccinations to maintain immunity against disease.

Still have questions? Go to the contact us page or call us at 02 9622 1200