Vaccination

Canine Core Vaccinations

United Veterinary Clinic provides comprehensive core vaccinations for dogs.
Prevention is better than cure.

 Canine Parvovirus is a potentially fatal disease that causes severe gastrointestinal illness, resulting in profuse bloody diarrhoea and vomiting. Dogs of all ages can be affected. Puppies are the most susceptible. Transmission is via oral-faecal route.

 Canine Distemper Virus is a highly contagious disease that affects the respiratory and nervous systems leading to permanent lung and nerve damage. Transmission is via contact with infected respiratory secretions, tears, saliva and faeces.

 Canine Adenovirus (Canine Infectious Hepatitis) is a disease that causes acute liver failure and kidney disease. Transmission is via contact with infected urine and nasal secretions.

 Canine Parainfluenza Virus is a viral component of “Kennel Cough”. Infection can lead to debilitating respiratory problems. Transmission is via contact with aerosolized secretions.

Feline Core Vaccinations

United Veterinary Clinic provides comprehensive core vaccinations for cats.
Prevention is better than cure.

 Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Parvovirus) is a fatal disease that causes severe gastrointestinal illness, resulting in profuse bloody diarrhoea and vomiting. Unvaccinated cats of all ages can be affected. Kittens are the most susceptible. Transmission is via oral-faecal route.

 Feline Herpes Virus & Feline Calicivirus (Feline Respiratory Disease complex) also known as “Cat Flu” syndrome, are highly contagious viruses that can cause severe respiratory tract infections. Transmission is via contact with aerosolized secretions.

 Feline Chlamydia is a disease that causes severe and persistent conjunctivitis. Progression can lead to other respiratory symptoms. Kennel Cough Vaccinations United Veterinary Clinic provides kennel cough vaccinations for dogs to allow them to safely mingle and socialize safely. Prevention is better than cure.

 Bordetella bronchiseptica commonly referred to as “Kennel Cough”. This bacterial disease causes respiratory symptoms, mainly a dry, hacking cough. Transmission is via contact with aerosolized secretions.

Rabies Vaccinations

United Veterinary Clinic provides rabies vaccinations for pets travelling out of the country. Rabies is a highly deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system. The virus can also be spread to humans. As Singapore is a rabies-free country, pets living in Singapore do not require routine rabies vaccination.

Leptospirosis Vaccination

United Veterinary Clinic provides leptospirosis vaccinations for dogs.
Prevention is better than cure.

 Leptospira is a bacterial disease that causes acute kidney failure. Transmission is via infected urine and contaminated water-bodies.

 Although leptospirosis is considered an optional vaccine, it is considered to be endemic in Singapore. In 2016 there was reported
spike of leptospirosis in Singapore. All dogs are advised to be kept up
to date with leptospirosis vaccinations. The bacteria survives well in
stagnant water pools, sewage and can be spread by rats. Leptospirosis
is a zoonotic disease (spread between animal and human) that can
cause severe liver and kidney damage in humans too.

Vaccine Antibody Titer Testing

United Veterinary Clinic provides canine vaccine antibody titer testing services to allow paw parents to make an informed decision with vaccination and avoid over or under vaccinating their pets. Check if your fur babies still have adequate antibody levels from their last vaccination booster. Adult dogs have the option to vaccinate core vaccinations every 3 years provided they have sufficient antibody protection.

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