This article is general pet care information, not a substitute for an examination. Contact the practice for advice specific to your pet.
How does my vet decide which vaccines my pet needs?
Your vet will recommend a vaccination schedule based on your pet’s age, previous vaccine history, health and lifestyle, such as whether your dog goes to kennels or your cat goes outdoors.
Lifestyle includes where you walk: woodland, moorland and farmland bring different risks, so tell your vet where you usually walk, whether that is around Stainton, Great Ayton or the coast and moor edge near Marske. Local information: Vets in Stainton, Vets in Great Ayton and Vets in Marske.
What should I ask at a vaccination appointment?
Ask which diseases the recommended vaccines protect against and whether any extra protection is relevant to your pet’s activities, travel or contact with other animals. You can also ask what to expect afterwards and which signs should prompt a call to the practice.
What if my pet has missed a booster?
Do not restart or change a schedule yourself. Bring any records you have and discuss the gap with your vet, who can advise whether a course needs restarting.
Where can I find out more?
For details of what we offer, see dog and puppy vaccinations, cat and kitten vaccinations or our pet vaccinations hub. Routine vaccinations are also included in our pet wellness plans.