Our belief is that all dogs should be vaccinated, but only as often as necessary. So what does this look like?
Puppies should be vaccinated at 6-8 weeks, 10-12 weeks and 14-16 weeks of age. They should then receive a booster injection at around 15 months of age.
After the 15 month booster, dogs only need to be vaccinated against Parvo, Distemper and Hepatitis every three years. The do not need annual booster against these diseases as we know that immunity lasts at least three years.
We recommend most puppies receive vaccination against Canine Cough, as they need to be socialised a lot with other dogs when young. This would potentially put them at a higher risk of contracting Canine Cough.
We recommend annual Canine Cough Vaccinations for all dogs which interact with other dogs. This means if your dog is going in to kennels, grooming parlours, training classes or just meets other dogs on walks, they should be vaccinated annually against Canine Cough. Canine Cough requires annual vaccination as the immunity against this condition is not long lasting.