Dog Vaccinations in Pontypool
Helping Protect Your Dog From the Very Beginning
From those first exciting weeks with a new puppy to keeping an older companion protected, vaccinations are an important part of looking after your dog’s health.
At Folly Veterinary Centre, we provide puppy vaccinations and ongoing dog booster vaccinations for pets across Pontypool, Cwmbran, Torfaen and the surrounding areas.
As a local independent veterinary practice, we want you to feel confident about the care your dog receives. We’ll explain which vaccinations are recommended, when they’re needed and answer any questions you have along the way.
Why Does My Dog Need Vaccinations?
Vaccinations help protect your dog against serious infectious diseases that can cause significant illness and, in some cases, can be life-threatening.
Core dog vaccinations provide protection against:
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Parvovirus
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Distemper
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Infectious canine hepatitis
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Leptospirosis
We can also provide kennel cough vaccination where appropriate, particularly for dogs who regularly mix with other dogs or attend kennels, training classes and other settings where exposure may be increased.
Our team will talk through your dog’s lifestyle and recommend the appropriate protection for them.
Puppy Vaccinations
Bringing home a puppy is exciting but there’s a lot to think about.
Vaccinations are one of the first important steps you can take to help protect your puppy as they begin exploring the world around them.
Puppies usually begin their vaccination course from around eight weeks of age, with further vaccination required as part of their initial course.
We’ll guide you through the recommended schedule and let you know when your puppy can safely begin exploring, socialising and meeting other dogs.
A vaccination appointment is also an opportunity to ask us all those questions that come with having a new puppy. Whether you want advice about parasite prevention, feeding, microchipping or general puppy healthcare, our team is here to help.
Dog Booster Vaccinations
Protection doesn’t stop once the puppy vaccination course is complete. Adult dogs require regular booster vaccinations to help maintain their immunity.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we’ll consider your dog’s age, lifestyle and individual circumstances and advise you on the vaccinations they need.
Their vaccination appointment also gives us an opportunity to check how they’re doing generally and discuss any changes or concerns you may have noticed.
Does My Dog Need a Kennel Cough Vaccination?
Kennel cough is a contagious respiratory condition that can spread wherever dogs mix closely together.
A kennel cough vaccination may be recommended if your dog:
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Stays in boarding kennels
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Attends doggy daycare
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Goes to training classes
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Regularly mixes with groups of dogs
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Is required to have it by a particular boarding or care provider
If you’re unsure whether your dog needs the kennel cough vaccine, speak to our team and we’ll advise you based on their circumstances.
Dog Vaccinations Near Pontypool & Cwmbran
Folly Veterinary Centre provides dog and puppy vaccinations from our independent veterinary practice in Pontypool.
We welcome dogs and their owners from across Pontypool, Cwmbran, New Inn, Griffithstown, Sebastopol, Abersychan, Blaenavon and the wider Torfaen area.
Whether you’ve just brought home a new puppy or your dog is due their next booster, our friendly team is here to help you keep them protected.
Is your pet due their vaccinations?