 Vaccinations
One of the very best things you can
do to give your pet a long and healthy life is to ensure that he/she
is vaccinated against commonly occurring diseases. Your pet received
its immunity from disease for the first few weeks of existence from
its mother, called maternal antibodies. After that period it's up to
you - with the help and advice of your veterinary surgeon - to
provide that protection.
 How do vaccines work?
Vaccines contain small quantities
of altered or 'killed' viruses, bacteria or other
disease-causing organisms. When administered, they stimulate your
pet's immune system to produce disease-fighting cells and proteins -
or antibodies - to protect against disease.
Dogs, cats and rabbits should all
receive primary vaccinations as well as annual or in some cases
biannual (rabbits) booster vaccinations. Please contact the clinic for information
regarding vaccinating your pet.
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