Vaccination
Dog Vaccination
The Right Protection for Each Individual Dog
Vaccination is an important part of preventive healthcare, but that doesn’t mean all dogs need the same vaccines at the same intervals.
Which vaccinations your dog needs depends, among other things, on their age, previous vaccinations, lifestyle, and which diseases they are at risk of being exposed to.
Therefore, we focus on the individual dog.
What Do We Vaccinate Against?
Vaccinations can generally be divided into core vaccines, which protect against serious diseases all dogs should be protected against, and non-core vaccines, which are recommended based on the individual dog’s risk.
Core Vaccines
Protects against:
- canine distemper
- parvovirus
- infectious hepatitis
Vaccines as Needed
Depending on the dog’s lifestyle and needs, vaccination against, for example:
- leptospirosis
- kennel cough
- rabies
Not All Vaccines Are Given With the Same Frequency
Vaccination is not necessarily something that needs to be repeated in the same way every year.
Some vaccines provide longer-lasting protection and are therefore re-vaccinated at longer intervals, while others require more frequent vaccination to maintain protection.
Therefore, we review your dog’s vaccination history and assess what they actually need, rather than just giving the same vaccination package at every visit.
“We don’t just vaccinate by the calendar. We vaccinate according to the dog’s needs.”
But We Still Want to See Your Dog Every Year
The fact that your dog doesn’t necessarily need to be vaccinated every year doesn’t mean the annual vet visit is superfluous.
Vaccination and health check-ups are two different things.
During the regular health check-up, we examine your dog from nose to tail and discuss any small changes you may have noticed at home.
Which Vaccines Suit Your Dog's Life?
A dog that primarily stays at home and goes on the same daily walks doesn’t necessarily have the same needs as a dog that:
- Attends dog training
- Goes to a boarding kennel
- Participates in shows
- Has frequent contact with other dogs
- Travels abroad
What About Kennel Cough?
Kennel cough is a collective term for contagious respiratory infections that can be caused by various viruses and bacteria.
Vaccination may be relevant for dogs that have close contact with many other dogs – for example, in boarding kennels, at training, shows, or other activities.
The vaccine cannot necessarily prevent all cases of respiratory infection but can reduce the risk and severity of the disease.
Is Your Dog Traveling Abroad?
Special rules apply to international travel.
Rabies vaccination is a requirement for travel to many countries, and depending on the destination, there may be additional requirements.
Contact us well in advance of your trip if you are traveling to a standard EU country or Norway. For other countries, we recommend that you check the current entry requirements with the country’s embassy or veterinary authority.
Vaccination on the Dog's Terms
The vaccination itself only takes a moment.
But the dog’s experience of it can last longer.
Therefore, our goal is not just to administer the vaccine, but to do so in a way that also preserves the dog’s trust for future vet visits.
Treats can be part of the work to create positive associations, but they do not replace respect for the dog’s signals and boundaries.
If your dog becomes anxious during vaccination or other handling, we stop and find an alternative plan rather than just holding them tighter.
Is It Time for Vaccination?
We review your dog’s vaccination history and together assess which vaccinations make sense for your specific dog.
