Vaccinations & Preventative Care

Protect Your Pet with Regular Vaccinations

Vaccinations are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your pet from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Keeping your pet’s vaccinations up to date helps safeguard their health while also reducing the spread of infectious diseases within the community.

As a mobile veterinary service, we bring professional preventative care directly to your home, making vaccinations convenient and less stressful for both you and your pet.

Why Are Vaccinations Important?

Vaccinations help your pet’s immune system recognise and fight dangerous diseases before they become serious. Even healthy indoor pets can be at risk, as viruses can be carried on clothing, shoes, equipment, or through contact with other animals.

Regular vaccinations can help:

  • Prevent serious infectious diseases
  • Reduce the risk of costly emergency treatment
  • Protect vulnerable puppies, kittens, and older pets
  • Support the health of the wider pet community
  • Meet the vaccination requirements for many boarding facilities, groomers, training classes, and pet daycare centres

For pet owners considering an alternative to routine revaccination, we also offer vaccination titre testing for canine parvovirus and distemper. This simple blood test helps assess your dog’s existing immunity and supports informed vaccination decisions.

Dog Vaccinations

We provide tailored vaccination schedules based on your dog’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors.

Core vaccinations protect against:

  • Canine Parvovirus
  • Canine Distemper Virus
  • Canine Adenovirus (Hepatitis)
  • Leptospirosis (in some areas)

Additional vaccinations may be recommended depending on your dog’s lifestyle (such as Canine Cough)

Puppies generally require a series of vaccinations during their first few months of life, followed by a booster and ongoing vaccinations as recommended by your veterinarian.

Cat Vaccinations

Cats also benefit from regular vaccinations, whether they live indoors or outdoors.

Core vaccinations protect against:

  • Feline Panleukopenia
  • Feline Herpesvirus
  • Feline Calicivirus

Depending on your cat’s lifestyle and risk of exposure, additional vaccinations may be recommended (such as Chlamydia, Feline Immuno-Deficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV)) 

Kittens require an initial vaccination course, followed by boosters to maintain long-term protection as recommended by your veterinarian.

What Happens During the Appointment?

Your pet’s vaccination visit includes more than just an injection. If your pet is unwell, we may recommend delaying vaccination until they have recovered to ensure the best immune response.

Every appointment includes:

  • A comprehensive health examination
  • Assessment of your pet’s weight and body condition
  • Discussion of any health concerns or behavioural changes
  • Vaccination tailored to your pet’s needs
  • Advice on parasite prevention, nutrition, and ongoing healthcare
  • An updated vaccination record

Vaccination Aftercare

Most dogs and cats recover quickly after their vaccination and experience little to no discomfort. It is normal for your pet to seem a little tired or off-colour for 24–48 hours, and some pets may have mild swelling or tenderness at the injection site.

After their appointment, ensure your pet has access to fresh water, a comfortable place to rest, and allow them to take it easy for the remainder of the day. Their appetite and energy levels should return to normal within a day or two.

If your pet develops more significant swelling, persistent vomiting, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, or you have any concerns about their recovery, please contact us as soon as possible for advice. Although serious vaccine reactions are uncommon, prompt veterinary attention is important if they do occur.

Why Choose a Mobile Vet?

Having your pet vaccinated at home offers several benefits:

  • Less stress for anxious pets
  • No travel or waiting rooms
  • Convenient appointments that fit your schedule
  • Individual attention in a familiar environment
  • Ideal for multi-pet households

Our goal is to make preventative healthcare as easy and comfortable as possible for both pets and their owners.