Safeguard Your Pet's Health With Dog Vaccinations in Swindon 
At Eastcott Vets, we provide expert dog vaccination services to help keep your pet healthy and protected against serious diseases. Our experienced veterinary team offers professional, compassionate care, ensuring that your dog receives the essential vaccines needed for a long and happy life.
With three convenient locations in Swindon, Chiseldon, and Marlborough, we make it easy for pet owners to access high-quality veterinary care. Whether you're booking your puppy's first shots or your dog's annual booster, our team is here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
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Does My Dog Need to be Vaccinated?
Vaccinations are essential for providing your dog with adequate protection from life-threatening or debilitating diseases. There is the option of Titre testing, which involves blood samples to determine your dog's immunity. Unfortunately, this is not always 100% reliable, it is costly to perform, and leptospirosis would still need to be vaccinated against. This is why we would recommend core vaccines to ensure your dog receives essential protection from common diseases.
What Diseases Do Dog Vaccinations Protect Against?
Our comprehensive programme protects against the following diseases:
Core Vaccines:
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Canine Parvovirus: A highly contagious virus that affects the intestines, often fatal if untreated.
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Canine Distemper: A serious and often fatal disease affecting multiple body systems.
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Infectious Canine Hepatitis: A viral disease affecting the liver, which can lead to severe illness.
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Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection spread through contaminated water or rat urine, which can also affect humans (Weil’s disease).
Additional Vaccines:
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Kennel Cough (Parainfluenza & Bordetella): A highly contagious respiratory infection causing a harsh, persistent cough.
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Rabies: A fatal disease required for travel outside the UK.
Dog Vaccination Prices an Costing
Find out more about our vaccine pricing programme here.
Puppy Vaccinations Swindon – A Healthy Start for Your Pet 
Starting your puppy’s vaccinations at the right time is essential for building their immunity. We recommend beginning at 8 weeks of age, with a second dose 2-4 weeks later. Once the course is completed, puppies can go for their first walk 10-14 days later, allowing them to explore safely.
Included in our puppy package:
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Essential disease protection
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Free flea and worming treatment
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A 10% discount voucher for neutering (valid for 18 months)
Skipping or delaying your puppy's shots can leave puppies vulnerable to serious illnesses, which is why completing the course is crucial. Find out more about our puppy packages including vaccination courses.
Annual Booster Shots – Keeping Immunity Strong
To maintain your dog’s protection, regular booster shots are needed. These annual appointments ensure continued immunity and provide an opportunity for a full health check, allowing our vets to monitor your pet’s overall well-being.
Most booster shots include protection against leptospirosis and kennel cough, while core vaccines such as distemper, parvovirus, and canine hepatitis are typically given every three years. The specific vaccines your dog needs depend on their lifestyle, age, and health. Find out how much our annual boosters will cost here.
FAQ's
Do I Have to Vaccinate My Dog?
As veterinary professionals, we would always recommend vaccinating your dog; as the risk is not worth taking when it comes to keeping your pet happy and healthy.
What Vaccinations are Legally Needed?
It is not a legal requirement to have a dog vaccinated, but it is highly advisable. Often, kennels, dog day-care, and dog training services will need your dog to be vaccinated before they can take your dog in. This is to keep your dog and all other dogs they care for safe from these harmful diseases. Insurance can also be invalidated if dogs are not vaccinated.
What Vaccinations Will My Dog Need?
Annual boosters usually cover leptospirosis and kennel cough (can be given every six months). However, distemper, parvovirus and canine hepatitis are usually needed every three years. Therefore, a dog would need a vaccine every year to have maximum protection against diseases.
For annual boosters, your dog will need to have a shot each year. This is why our pet health for life plans are so popular, as they break down these costs into monthly payments. The plan also covers various preventative treatments, including flea treatments, worming treatments, and anal gland expressions in a convenient package. If you haven't already signed up or are looking to find out more - click here.
Is There an Age When You Stop Vaccinating Your Dog?
Dogs require annual booster vaccines throughout their lives; this is to ensure maximum protection against life-threatening diseases. We choose the vaccines we administer based on the lifestyle of the dog rather than age.
Could I Give My Dog Vaccinations Myself?
Under UK law, only veterinary surgeons can prescribe medications, and vaccinations fall into this category. Your vet is required to health assess a pet before prescribing and administering the vaccine. Like many drugs, vaccines can have mild side effects, which is why a health check prior is essential to ensure your pet will be fit and well after the vaccine is administered. Veterinary professionals are trained at administering these vaccines, so it would be inadvisable for a member of the public to administer themselves.
If you know that your dog gets anxious or nervous, speak to our friendly team and we can make a plan to ensure your dog's time with us is as stress-free as possible.
Are there risks associated with vaccines?
As with any medical procedure, there is a small risk of side effects. However, these are typically mild and short-lived. The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks.
Do indoor dogs need vaccinations?
Yes, even if your dog stays indoors, diseases can still be brought in through contaminated surfaces or contact with other animals.
Dog Vaccinations Swindon: Contact Eastcott Vets Today
Get in touch with Eastcott Vets today to schedule your appointment. We have three practices in Swindon, Chisledon, and Marlborough, so you can choose which practice area is most convenient for you. We are ready to cater to all of your pet's needs.
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