Pet Vaccinations

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Protecting Your Pets Against Preventable Diseases in West Ryde

Vaccinations are one of the simplest and most important ways you can protect your pet from serious, contagious diseases. At Nimble Veterinary Hospital, we create personalised vaccination plans based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and environment — making sure they have the right protection at the right time.

Whether you’ve got a brand new puppy or kitten, or an older pet due for their annual booster — we’ll make it easy, stress-free, and tailored to them.

Why Are Pet Vaccinations Important?

Vaccinations help protect your pet against diseases that are common in Australia — some of which can be life-threatening or very difficult (and expensive) to treat.

Vaccinating your pet not only keeps them safe but also helps protect other pets in the community — especially those who are too young or unwell to be vaccinated themselves.

Dog Vaccinations

Core Dog Vaccines - C3

Recommended for all dogs, this protects against: 

  • Canine Parvovirus - a highly contagious and often fatal gastrointestinal virus.
  • Canine Distemper - affects the nervous system and respiratory tract
  • Canine Adenovirus (Infectious Hepatitis) - affects the liver and other organs.

Kennel Cough (Canine Cough) - C5

Dogs that socialise at parks, grooming salons, boarding kennels or around other dogs should also be vaccinated against Kennel Cough (Bordetella and Parainfluenza).

Most dogs receive a C5 vaccination — covering both core diseases and Kennel Cough.

Recommended Dog Vaccination Schedule

  • 6-8 weeks old — First vaccination (C3 or C4)
  • 10-12 weeks old — Second vaccination (C5)
  • 14-16 weeks old — Final puppy vaccination (C5)
  • Annual boosters — To maintain protection

Note: Will also have to include Leptospirosis Vacc (C7) 

Cat Vaccinations

Core Cat Vaccines - F3

Recommended for all cats, this protects against:

  • Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Parvovirus) - a severe and often fatal disease.
  • Feline Herpesvirus - causes cat flu
  • Feline Calicivirus - another cause of cat flu.

Optional: FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

Recommended for outdoor cats or cats at risk of fighting with other cats.

Recommended Cat Vaccination Schedule

  • 6-8 weeks old — First vaccination (F3)
  • 10-12 weeks old — Second vaccination (F3)
  • 14-16 weeks old — Final kitten vaccination (F3)
  • Annual boosters — To maintain protection

FIV vaccinations (if recommended) require an initial course of 3 injections, followed by yearly boosters. 

Is Vaccination Safe for My Pet?

Vaccinations in dogs and cats are very safe. Occasionally, pets may experience mild side effects like temporary soreness at the injection site or feeling a little quiet for a day — but serious reactions are very rare.

If you’re ever concerned, our team is here to help.

Book Your Pet’s Vaccination Today

If your pet is due (or overdue!) for their vaccinations — or you’re unsure what they need — book a consult with our team today. We’ll check their health, discuss their lifestyle, and create a vaccination plan that suits them.

Prevention is always easier (and much cheaper!) than treatment.

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