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Health Managment
If
pets could talk, they'd tell you that they loved you. They
can't, so
they show you instead. With pets, actions speak louder than words, which
is why vaccinating your pet shows just how much you care.
Every
pet deserves Trusted Lifetime Care (TLC), from healthcare professionals.
TLC provides information, practical tools and advice, everything you
need to help your pets lead healthy lives. This site is your first port
of call if you have any questions about your pet's health. We'll even
direct you to your nearest vet.
Having your cat or dog vaccinated will help to prevent them from contracting serious, even fatal diseases.
Think of vaccination as a sort of pet insurance policy, which only comes into effect when something goes wrong
How does vaccination work?
Firstly, vaccination doesn't cure diseases; it helps prevent them by stimulating your pet's immune system.
Vaccines contain a slightly altered virus or bacteria which doesn't cause disease, so when your pet is vaccinated, its immune system creates antibodies that work against the virus or bacteria. Later, if your pet contracts that particular disease, those antibodies are quickly produced by the immune system to destroy it.
By vaccinating your pet, you're helping to increase what's called 'population immunity' - which means the disease is less likely to spread when there are more vaccinated than unvaccinated animals in your area. Plus, it's good news for your wallet, as vaccination is far less expensive than the cost of treating your pet once he or she has contracted the disease.
Vaccination is the one way you can help protect your cat or dog's life and wellbeing. If they're not vaccinated, they're at risk.
Vaccinate. The thing you do for love
Having your cat or dog vaccinated will help to prevent them from contracting serious, even fatal diseases.
Think of vaccination as a sort of pet insurance policy, which only comes into effect when something goes wrong
How does vaccination work?
Firstly, vaccination doesn't cure diseases; it helps prevent them by stimulating your pet's immune system.
Vaccines contain a slightly altered virus or bacteria which doesn't cause disease, so when your pet is vaccinated, its immune system creates antibodies that work against the virus or bacteria. Later, if your pet contracts that particular disease, those antibodies are quickly produced by the immune system to destroy it.
By vaccinating your pet, you're helping to increase what's called 'population immunity' - which means the disease is less likely to spread when there are more vaccinated than unvaccinated animals in your area. Plus, it's good news for your wallet, as vaccination is far less expensive than the cost of treating your pet once he or she has contracted the disease.
Vaccination is the one way you can help protect your cat or dog's life and wellbeing. If they're not vaccinated, they're at risk.
Vaccination and your cat
Cats
are natural roamers and love their independence, so they often come
into contact with other animals. The more they do this, the more they're
exposed to infectious diseases.
Some
diseases, like feline panleukopenia and feline leukaemia, almost always
end in death in kittens. Others, like feline rhinotracheitis virus and
feline calicivirus can cause severe respiratory disease in kittens and
affect an adult cat's good health. The good news is many diseases can be
prevented by vaccination.
Feline Panleukopenia
Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease
Feline Leukaemia (not required for all cats)
Feline Panleukopenia
Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease
Feline Leukaemia (not required for all cats)
Vaccination and your dog
Wagging
tails, sniffing noses, bouncing, spinning, you know when your dog's
happy to see you. Unfortunately, these same qualities expose them to the
risk of infectious diseases through contact with other dogs. It's hard
to imagine, but almost all dogs will be exposed to a serious or even
fatal disease at some point in their lives, which is why it's so
important to protect their wellbeing by vaccinating.
Canine Parvovirus
Canine Distemper
Canine Hepatitis
Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (ITB) - Canine Cough
Leptospirosis
?When should you vaccinate your pets
This depends on the life-stage and lifestyle of your cat or dog, so lets start with a guide for the younger generation...
All kittens and puppies require at least two vaccinations before they turn four months old and then need a booster 1 year later to ensure ongoing protection.
For older pets, the best person to consult about this question is your vet. During a Pet Health Check, your vet can decide on your pet's particular vaccination requirements and then log the details in your Pet's Health Record. Your vet will also send you a separate reminder when additional vaccinations are due.
?What if you choose not to vaccinate
The law in New Zealand does not force pet owners to vaccinate their pets. It lets you decide, which is why it is so important for you to be in a position to make an informed decision.
If you choose not to vaccinate, there may be some negative consequences.
Disease outbreaks (often of typically well controlled diseases such as Parvo where vaccination rates in a particular region are low) do happen in New Zealand but they're not widely publicised. An unvaccinated pet runs the risk of contracting these diseases and spreading them to other pets.
Catteries and Kennels insist that pets are appropriately vaccinated. Unvaccinated pets can be refused entry. Catteries and Kennels aren't just for pet owners who need somewhere to park their pets while they go on holiday. Your house or pet sitter might let you down or your circumstances might change - what do you do if you need someone to look after your pet if you have to go away?
Treating the illness is invariably more expensive (financially and emotionally) than the cost of vaccination.
You might have chosen not to vaccinate and not seen any negative consequences. You may think "it won't happen to my pet, she'll be right", but just think, people say the same thing about car accidents, floods, thefts and worse...
Take time to consider all the information provided on this site. Hopefully it will help you decide that vaccination is important for the ongoing health and wellbeing of your pet.
?What are the risks of vaccinating
Canine Parvovirus
Canine Distemper
Canine Hepatitis
Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (ITB) - Canine Cough
Leptospirosis
?When should you vaccinate your pets
This depends on the life-stage and lifestyle of your cat or dog, so lets start with a guide for the younger generation...
All kittens and puppies require at least two vaccinations before they turn four months old and then need a booster 1 year later to ensure ongoing protection.
For older pets, the best person to consult about this question is your vet. During a Pet Health Check, your vet can decide on your pet's particular vaccination requirements and then log the details in your Pet's Health Record. Your vet will also send you a separate reminder when additional vaccinations are due.
?What if you choose not to vaccinate
The law in New Zealand does not force pet owners to vaccinate their pets. It lets you decide, which is why it is so important for you to be in a position to make an informed decision.
If you choose not to vaccinate, there may be some negative consequences.
Disease outbreaks (often of typically well controlled diseases such as Parvo where vaccination rates in a particular region are low) do happen in New Zealand but they're not widely publicised. An unvaccinated pet runs the risk of contracting these diseases and spreading them to other pets.
Catteries and Kennels insist that pets are appropriately vaccinated. Unvaccinated pets can be refused entry. Catteries and Kennels aren't just for pet owners who need somewhere to park their pets while they go on holiday. Your house or pet sitter might let you down or your circumstances might change - what do you do if you need someone to look after your pet if you have to go away?
Treating the illness is invariably more expensive (financially and emotionally) than the cost of vaccination.
You might have chosen not to vaccinate and not seen any negative consequences. You may think "it won't happen to my pet, she'll be right", but just think, people say the same thing about car accidents, floods, thefts and worse...
Take time to consider all the information provided on this site. Hopefully it will help you decide that vaccination is important for the ongoing health and wellbeing of your pet.
?What are the risks of vaccinating
The benefits of vaccinating your pet far outweigh the potential risks. It is, however, important to understand that some animals may experience certain side-effects, in the same way that people can occasionally when vaccinated. Infrequent side effects that may occur include: swelling or discomfort at the injection site and tiredness for a day or two after vaccination. If concerned, you should contact your vet.
Aotearoa is a great place for pets and pet owners to enjoy long and healthy lives together. Just think, by vaccinating your pets and caring for their health with the support of your vet, you're making this a reality not only for you and your pet, but for countless others like you.
Pet Health Checks
Peace of mind...with every Pet Health Check.
Annual Pet Health Checks are a great way to help your pet enjoy a long and happy life. After all, your pets can't tell you if they're hurting or feel unwell, plus they age much faster than humans (1 human year = 7-8 pet years).
With regular visits, your vet will be able to spot problems before they get too serious.
Vaccination requirements are assessed during a Pet Health Check.
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Better to have peace of mind than run into trouble later on
Better to have peace of mind than run into trouble later on
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If you haven't already got one, ask your vet to provide you with a little booklet called a Pet Health Record. It contains everything you and your vet need to know about your pet's health and wellbeing. It also reminds you about your next Pet Health Check, although your vet will still send you a separate reminder.
Recent scientific studies have shown that vaccinations don't necessarily need to be given each year. The best way to find out how often your pet needs vaccinating is to talk with your vet when you go for a Pet Health Check.
During your appointment your pet will receive a thorough nose to tail examination and you'll be asked relevant health-related questions about your pet
If you haven't already got one, ask your vet to provide you with a little booklet called a Pet Health Record. It contains everything you and your vet need to know about your pet's health and wellbeing. It also reminds you about your next Pet Health Check, although your vet will still send you a separate reminder.
Recent scientific studies have shown that vaccinations don't necessarily need to be given each year. The best way to find out how often your pet needs vaccinating is to talk with your vet when you go for a Pet Health Check.
During your appointment your pet will receive a thorough nose to tail examination and you'll be asked relevant health-related questions about your pet
2/05/2012