What if my pet's vaccine lasts longer than proven to?

So what if  my pet’s vaccine lasts longer than registered for?

More days on the couch is what Toby wants

Facts - 

In Australia we have 2 vaccines types for dogs (for Parvo Virus), one that is PROVEN to last 12 months and the other PROVEN to last 3 years. Some vaccines do not have the tests to show the length of protection. Cats we use a live vaccine that is registered for 1 year currently, there are no registered 3 year vaccines at the moment.

Options for you -

Because the vaccines are very safe we recommend using them according to their researched and proven effect, HOWEVER, we can actually do a blood test to see whether you dog or cat’s protection is adequate and needs a booster.

It is worth noting, that without the test you are very likely leaving open your pet to DEADLY disease, which is the whole point of the vaccination in the first place.

So what do I need to do then?

Simply consider one of two options

             Protect your pet according to research data and according to the manufacturer  (from $27.50)

OR

Have a titre test performed to ensure they are protected (From $97.50)

SIMPLE!!!

It is ALL about making sure your pet is protected against deadly disease. You only have to have one of your dogs with parvo in your lifetime to know the value of vaccination protection. Parvo kills MANY dogs each year and lasts years in the ground....... not worth the risk.

What If the vaccine doesn’t last longer than proven to???? Are you willing to take the risk of parvo death or cat flu???

Happy Valentines day, we heart your Family (4 tmrw)

We Heart <3 your Family

Seriously, beyond the uber-commercial aspect of Valentines Day, we want to send you our love and information regarding heart disease in the "extended" family.
Below is some info pon both a preventable heart disease, HEARTWORM and also a very managebale one, heart failure.
Anyone who has had a pet with heartworm infection knows the difficulty and sickness involved, remember prevention is better than cure. If you are a tad forgetful, the Yearly Proheart injection is ideal.

Heartworm Disease

One heart condition that we can prevent is Heartworm.

Heartworm is a parasitic disease that affects dogs and, less commonly, other species such as cats. It is spread by mosquitos that pass immature Heartworm larvae into the dog’s blood. Adult heartworms live in the major vessels of the heart restricting blood flow and increasing stress on the heart. Other organs may also be affected by Heartworm infestation. Ultimately, Heartworm Disease can be fatal.

Luckily prevention is available, in a convenient once-a-year injection that can tie in with your pet’s annual PetCheck and C5 vaccination. Alternatively, more frequent tablets or a spot-on treatment is available if this suits your lifestyle. If your dog has not previously been treated for Heartworm, a blood test to ensure they are not carrying the parasite is needed before the start of preventative therapy.

Heartworm is different to Intestinal Worms that infest your pet’s gastrointestinal system. While monthly tablets may cover both Heartworm and Intestinal worms, pets receiving the yearly Heartworm vaccine still need to receive intestinal worm tablets every 3 months. An easy way to remember these is to give them at the change of each season.

Heart Failure in dogs and cats

Heart disease is common in pets, especially aged dogs and cats. It presents in many forms, and ranges from mild signs to life-threatening disease. Heart disease may be due to congenital (present at birth) abnormalities, or changes to the heart muscle and surrounding vessels as a result of multiple contributing factors including age, breed, infection, diet, obesity and more.
Despite every effort at maintaining a healthy best friend with correct diet, sufficient exercise and regular check ups, unfortunately heart disease still sometimes occurs. Developing signs that may suggest heart disease include

• A cough
• Breathing difficulties
• Getting tired more easily after walks, or not as keen to exercise
• Falling over or fainting
• A swollen abdomen (belly)

Regular Pet Checks is the best way to diagnose a heart problem early, before these signs become severe.