Vaccinating your pet has long been considered one of the easiest ways to give them a better chance at a long, healthy life. Vaccinating your pet prepares the body’s immune system to fight against infectious disease.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) amended their guidelines in recent years, as it was discovered, that the maternal antibodies transmitted to puppies and kittens via their mothers milk, could actually interfere with the efficacy of the vaccines. These antibodies have been shown to drastically decrease by around 16 weeks of age, and with that mind the WSAVA recommend that puppies and kittens should receive a series of 3 injections, starting between 6 and 8 weeks of age, administered in 3-4 week intervals to ensure optimum protection against disease.

For dogs: While the traditional age for neutering is six to nine months, healthy puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered. Dogs can be neutered as adults as well, although there’s a slightly higher risk of post-operative complications in older dogs, dogs that are overweight or dogs that have health problems.

For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old to be spayed or neutered. To potentially avoid the start of urine spraying and eliminate the chance for pregnancy, it’s advisable to schedule the surgery before your cat reaches five months of age. It’s possible to spay a female cat while she’s in heat.

Yes! Vienna Veterinary Clinic does offer Emergency Service. You may all us on 050 283 3450 in case of any emergency.