Karingal Vet Hospital

328 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, VIC, 3199

P: (03) 9789 3444

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Dog Vaccinations

Vaccination is a very important and necessary part of you dog’s preventative health program.  The immunity your gains from being vaccinated will diminish with time.  Yearly vaccination is the only way we can ensure protection against several serious and potentially fatal diseases.  Annual vaccinations are also required if your dog is to go to boarding kennel or an obedience school.  Unvaccinated animals will not be accepted in these sitautions.

Annual vaccinations also provide an ideal opportunity for the veterinarian to perform a complete physical examination and wellness check of your dog and to discuss any concerns you may have.

There are a number of diseases that all dogs should be vaccinated against.  These are:

Distemper – Canine distemper is a viral disease that can affect any dog, especially puppies and unvaccinated dogs. Early signs of the disease may include a high temperature, lethargy and inappetence.  Accompanying the fever maybe discharge from the nose and eyes, vomitting, diarrhoea and coughing, with the possibility of pneumonia developing.  Many dogs will also develop muscle spasms, conulsions and progressive paralysis.

Infectious Hepatitis – Infestious canince hepatitis is a hihgly contagious disease caused by canine adenovirus.  It can be particularly severe in young dogs and is often fatal in puppies.  A carrier dog may recover, but continue to spread the virus via its urine for up to six months.  Severly affected dogs will have a fever, loss of appetite, depression, diarrhoea, tonsillities and acute abdominal pain due to inflamed liver. Death may result within 36 hours.

Parvovirus – Canine Parvovirus is a hihgly contagious virus that attacks the gastrointesinal tract of the dog.  It is a very hardy virus, which can survive for 12 months or more in the environment. The virus is usually spread when dogs come into contact with contaminated faeces and soil.  After exposure to the virus, dogs will often develop a fever and may suffer severe abdominal pain, followed by profuse vomiting and diarrhoea, which often contains blood.

Canine Cough – Canine cough is a hihgly contagious disease that ususally infects dogs in areas where they socialise, such as parks, obedience classes, dog shows and kennels. The main sympton is a harsh hacking cough that often finishes with gagging.  The coughing is usually made worse by exercise, excitement or pressure on the throat region.  It is important that dogs of all ages be vaccinated against all the causative organisms of Canine Cough.

 

When does my puppy or dog need to vaccinated?

At karingal Veterinary Hospital we recommend the following vaccination schedule:

 

1st Vaccination 6 – 8 weeks Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvovirus
2nd Vaccination 12 – 14 weeks Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvovirus/Bordetella
3rd Vaccination 16 – 18 weeks Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvovirus/Bordetella
Annual Booster Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvovirus/Bordetella

 

In addition any dog entering a high-risk environement such as a boarding kennel should receive a Protech Bonchi-Shield III Intransasal vaccine a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 4 weeks prior to entering the kennels.

Is the Vaccine 100% effective?

The immune response is a biological response.  There are a number of factors that influence this reponse and as such a vaccination can never be 100% gauranteed.  In the vast majority of cases the vaccine will produce an immune response that results in the animal developing adequate immunity to protect against disease. There is however a very small number of animals that may not develop this required level of immunity and may still be susceptible to infection.

Do vaccinations have any side effects?

It is highly unlikely that the vaccine will make your pet sick or have any side effects.  A very small percentage of animals may experience a temporary reaction such as a stinging sensation or be a little lethargic for 24 hours.  More serious reactions are extremely rare.  Your veterinarian can discuss these in more detail with you.

Tessa BottomleyTessa Bottomley
01:49 08 Aug 24
Best vet!!!! Taken all our dogs and they have always done the most amazing care. From puppy to elderly dog they are just amazing and so caring
Angie GordonAngie Gordon
02:30 02 Aug 24
Wonderful caring staff who have been very understanding to me and my pets.
Emma BrownEmma Brown
01:57 30 Jul 24
Friendly, professional and outstanding with my dogs. Highly recommended.
Lynda NashLynda Nash
01:51 22 Jul 24
Great, caring staff and great service.
Always happy with the way my dog is treated here. They are excellent in handling a dog that has high anxiety too.
Aria KateAria Kate
06:38 14 Jul 24
Been taking our fur babies to the team at Karingal for 6 years now and always receive the best treatment. From the reception team, the vet nurses and vets, we always felt well cared for. They’ve always listened to our concerns thoroughly and never made us feel stupid when explaining things.I always appreciate their follow up calls to double check our pet has been feeling better and that there’s no more issues, I feel like they do genuinely care for my animals :)Also greatly appreciate the gap only claims for pet insurance, saves a lot of time and money!
John XJohn X
05:02 13 Jul 24
Excellent service and top veterinarians. Impressed by the professionalism of the staff.
Natalie JNatalie J
01:07 18 Jun 24
We took both our greyhounds here after trying a few vets in the area and they are by far the best. So knowledgeable about the breed and so understanding and patient with their anxiety about going into the consulting rooms. It’s so nice to see your pets being taken such good care of, getting lots of pats and reassurance. Thank you so much!
Cassidy CrouchCassidy Crouch
09:30 12 Apr 24
I’ve seen multiple vets and nurses at this clinic since having my first puppy, and every single person has been fantastic. They really pay attention to your concerns and are really thorough with their examinations. I appreciate that they never rush me and take their time to explain things to me. As a first time puppy owner, it’s always great to have things explained in such detail. They are all so friendly and accommodating and I would have absolutely no trouble recommending this clinic to my friends or family.
Emily SteccaEmily Stecca
10:23 18 Jan 24
The team at Karingal Vets have been so amazing helping my dog who ruptured his cruciate ligament! Could not have asked for better support during this time pre and post surgery.Puppy school was amazing too! Highly recommend ☺️
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328 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, VIC, 3199

P: (03) 9789 3444

The Karingal Veterinary Hospital is open 6 days a week.

Our hours are

- 8am-6pm Monday-Friday,
- 9am-5pm Saturday,
- Closed on Sundays,

* We are closed on public holidays.