🛡️ Why Vaccinate Your Pets?

Vaccinating your pets is one of the most effective ways to protect them from life-threatening diseases and ensure a long, healthy life. It’s not just about your pet—it’s about protecting your family, your community, and other animals too.

🌟 What Vaccines Protect Against

🐶 For Dogs:

• Parvovirus – Causes severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea; often fatal.

• Distemper – Affects the respiratory and nervous systems; highly contagious.

• Hepatitis – Can lead to liver failure and death.

• Parainfluenza & Adenovirus Type 2 – Cause respiratory infections. 

• Rabies – Fatal and transmissible to humans; mandatory by law in South Africa.

• Optional: Leptospirosis & Bordetella (Kennel Cough) based on lifestyle.

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🐱 For Cats:

• Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper) – Severe vomiting and diarrhea; highly contagious. 

• Rhinotracheitis & Calicivirus – Cause upper respiratory infections. 

• Optional: Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) for outdoor or multi-cat households. 

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💉 How Vaccines Work

Vaccines introduce a safe version of a virus or bacteria to your pet’s immune system, teaching it to recognize and fight off the real disease if exposed later. 

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📅 Vaccination Schedule

• Puppies & Kittens: Start at 6–8 weeks, with boosters every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks old.

• Adults: Annual boosters yearly depending on age and vaccine type. 

• Rabies: Required annually by law. ​

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✅ Why It Matters

• Protects Against Deadly Diseases.

• Reduces Spread to Other Pets & Humans.

• Required for Pet Insurance & Travel.

• Saves on Costly Treatments.

• Ensures Legal Compliance.