Currently price of the package is
£164.34. This includes
Should your dog require the DHP component of the vaccine, this would then be given by a nurse at a follow up appointment
and would be at no additional cost.
If your pet shows inadequate levels of any of the three diseases, then it will be necessary to administer the full DHP vaccine.
The reason for this is presently it isn't possible to obtain the vaccines in single D, H or P components only combined as a DHP vaccine.
The duration of immunity (DOI) to Leptospirosis is known to be much shorter than the core vaccine response. It is widely accepted that this vaccine needs to be given AT LEAST annually in order to maintain full protection.
Kennel Cough, whilst unpleasant for the animal, is rarely life threatening and is more of a management disease. If you dog is classed as "low-risk" (ie not going into kennels, doesn't mix with large groups of animals etc) then vaccine doesn't have to be given.
This advice can change in cases of local outbreaks or concurrent illnesses or diseases.
We definitely get some dogs where obtaining the blood sample can be difficult! In these animals, we have to consider the benefits of the blood test over the need for sedation or stressing the patient out further whilst trying to obtain a sample.
If getting the blood test turns out to be an ordeal, then we may suggest just repeating the vaccine anyway as it is a much less stressful process and at least ensures the best chance of continuing disease protection.
This is entirely down to you of course! We would never force anyone to do anything they do not want to do.
However, your pet would be at increased risk of contracting one of the preventable diseases and also kennels (and other animal establishments) may not accept your pet without proof of vaccination or passed titre test.
You have to be aware that some insurance companies will have stated in their policy that your dog must be vaccinated annually. Whilst it can certainly be argued that as long as they have a health check and they pass the VacciCheck then this should suffice - this is by no means a guarantee that you won't void your policy.
The same goes for kennels as well, as they may often not accept dogs that have not had the standard vaccine protocol.
Therefore, this is something that you would need to check with both the kennels and your insurance company.
We still recommend that your pet has the LEPTOSPIROSIS vaccine every year. If your pet requires the DHP as well, this isn't charged extra to our normal vaccination prices.
The main cost of the vaccination consultation - is actually the time taken for the vet to perform the thorough clinical examination. If you choose NOT to have the L4 vaccine then this is fine - however the price has to reflect the time taken to perform the health check.
Bilton Veterinary Centre
259 BIlton Road
Rugby
Warwickshire CV22 7EQ
Tel: 01788 812650
email: enquiries@biltonvets.co.uk