How often should my pet be vaccinated?

Most pets need vaccinations once a year to stay protected from common diseases. Puppies and kittens usually require a series of vaccinations early in life, followed by annual boosters. The exact schedule can vary depending on your pet’s age, lifestyle and risk factors.

What diseases do pet vaccinations protect against?

Pet vaccinations help protect against a range of serious diseases. For dogs, this can include parvovirus, distemper and leptospirosis. For cats, common vaccines cover feline enteritis and respiratory viruses. In some cases, additional vaccines may be recommended based on location and exposure.

What happens if my pet misses a vaccination?

If your pet misses a scheduled vaccination, their immunity may decrease over time. In some cases, a booster or restart of the vaccination schedule may be required. It’s best to arrange an appointment as soon as possible to maintain protection.

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Pet vaccinations are important to keep your pet from contracting a number of potentially fatal diseases. Dogs, cats, horses and cattle all require regular vaccinations to maintain their immunity. The type of vaccine given varies depending on each individual situation. At Sarina Veterinary Surgery, we recommend annual vaccinations to be included with your pet's health check.

Leptospirosis Australis is a very important vaccine that is specific to coastal, Central and Northern Queensland. It’s carried by rats and can be inhaled if a dog sniffs an area where a rat may have urinated. It’s a zoonotic disease, which means that people can get it too.

We recommend vaccinating your horses with the Tetanus, Strangles and Hendra vaccines. As Hendra is lethal to both horses and people, this vaccination is something that we are passionate about.

Bats carry Hendra virus, and horses can start excreting the virus before they even start to show signs. If your horse is not up to date with its Hendra vaccinations, we may refuse to treat it.

Call (07) 4956 1897 to keep your pet up to date with vaccinations.

How often should my pet be vaccinated?
Most pets need vaccinations once a year to stay protected from common diseases. Puppies and kittens usually require a series of vaccinations early in life, followed by annual boosters. The exact schedule can vary depending on your pet’s age, lifestyle and risk factors.
What diseases do pet vaccinations protect against?
Pet vaccinations help protect against a range of serious diseases. For dogs, this can include parvovirus, distemper and leptospirosis. For cats, common vaccines cover feline enteritis and respiratory viruses. In some cases, additional vaccines may be recommended based on location and exposure.
What happens if my pet misses a vaccination?
If your pet misses a scheduled vaccination, their immunity may decrease over time. In some cases, a booster or restart of the vaccination schedule may be required. It’s best to arrange an appointment as soon as possible to maintain protection.

Staying consistent with pet vaccinations helps maintain strong immunity and reduces the risk of serious illness over time. Different animals and lifestyles can affect how often vaccinations are needed, which is why keeping to a schedule is important.

A vaccination plan may include:

Annual vaccinations to maintain protection
Boosters based on your pet’s age and lifestyle
Tailored schedules for pets and larger animals
Ongoing protection against region-specific diseases

Keeping vaccinations up to date supports long-term health and helps reduce the risk of preventable conditions.

Book your pet’s vaccinations today.

Pet Vaccinations in Sarina