🐶 Yearly Dog Vaccinations & Health Checks
Canine Cough (KC) + Leptospirosis + Coronavirus (C2i)
If your dog is due for its annual vaccination, now’s the time to book:
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💉 Why Vaccinate?
Vaccinations protect your dog from serious, contagious diseases — and help keep the whole pet community healthy.
If your dog’s vaccinations are overdue, don’t worry. Book a visit and we’ll get everything back on schedule with a comprehensive health check and updated vaccines.
🦠 What We Vaccinate Against
🐾 Canine Cough (KC)
Protects against:
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Bordetella bronchiseptica
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Parainfluenza virus
These are the main causes of Kennel Cough — a highly contagious cough common among social, outdoor-loving dogs.
At Pittwater Animal Hospital, we use:
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Rapid-acting oral Bordetella vaccine
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Injectable Parainfluenza vaccine
📅 Boosters are required annually, like the human flu shot.
🐀 Leptospirosis
A life-threatening bacterial infection spread by rat urine. It can cause:
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Sudden kidney or liver failure
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Jaundice
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Death
Leptospirosis appeared on the Northern Beaches in 2021 and is now part of our standard annual vaccination.
💩 Canine Coronavirus
A highly contagious diarrhoea virus, particularly dangerous in puppies.
This vaccine is included in the Leptospirosis injection we use.
⚠️ We have chosen not to use the newer Leptospirosis vaccine brand, as it does not protect against Coronavirus — a virus we frequently see locally.
🛡️ Additional Protection You Might Be Due For
Additional Protection to Consider
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Yearly Heartworm Injection (12-month protection)
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Yearly Flea & Tick Injection (12-month protection)
We’ll check and advise you at the time.
🩺 What’s Included in the Annual Health Check?
When your dog visits Pittwater Animal Hospital for their yearly vaccination, they receive a full head-to-tail vet exam. This is an important time to detect early signs of age-related conditions, skin problems, or behavioural changes.
Your visit includes:
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Booster vaccinations
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Full physical exam – eyes, ears, skin, heart, weight, teeth, mobility
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Preventative health review – tick, flea & heartworm protection
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Nutrition & weight advice
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Nail clipping & grooming advice
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Anal gland expression (if needed)
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Review & adjustment of current medications
🧪 Optional Add-On Services (extra charges apply)
Based on your dog’s age, breed, and health status, your vet may recommend:
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Screening blood tests – monitor organ health, detect early disease
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Fine needle aspirates – check new lumps
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Skin cytology – assess skin infections or chronic problems
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Cartrophen courses – support for dogs with arthritis or stiffness
Tip: Write down any concerns before your visit so we can address everything in one go.
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Call us on 9913 7979
Or message us through the website or email reception@pittvets.au