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Keep Your Best Friend Safe in the Tropics
VACCINATIONS
VACCINATION & PARASITE PREVENTION
At Townsville Vet Clinic (TVC), we believe prevention is always better than a cure. Living in beautiful North Queensland means our pets enjoy an incredible outdoor lifestyle, but it also means they face a higher, year-round risk from tropical diseases, mosquitoes, and parasites.
Whether you have just brought home a new puppy or kitten, or it is time for your senior pet's annual check-up, our dedicated team in Aitkenvale is here to provide the maximum protection for your furry family members.
DOG & PUPPY VACCINATION SCHEDULE
Parvovirus and Canine Cough are endemic to Queensland, and modern strains are highly virulent. We use a C5 vaccination protocol to protect your dog against Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Bordetella (Canine Cough).
PUPPY PROTOCOL
Please note: The C3 vaccine used at TVC is registered for an early finish. Depending on your puppy's individual risk, this may negate the need for the 16-week vaccination. Your vet will advise what is best during your consultation.
ADULT DOG MAINTENANCE
6 Months: Heartworm Booster (often administered at the time of desexing).
Annually: General Health Check, Annual C5 Booster, and your Annual ProHeart SR12 Heartworm Injection.
THE TROPICS & HEARTWORM: WHY WE RECOMMEND THE INJECTION
In Townsville, heartworm is an ever-present, potentially fatal threat transmitted by our booming mosquito population. Once a dog is infected, standard monthly preventatives cannot treat the worms inside the bloodstream.
While monthly chews and spot-ons are highly effective when given perfectly, forgetting by even a couple of days leaves your dog susceptible. For this reason, Townsville Vet Clinic highly recommends the ProHeart SR12 injection for dogs. It provides 12 uninterrupted months of protection, entirely eliminating the stress of remembering a monthly heartworm tablet.
CAT & KITTEN VACCINATION SCHEDULE
Even indoor cats are at risk of airborne respiratory viruses. We use the F3 core vaccine to protect against Feline Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (Feline Parvovirus), and Herpesvirus (Rhinotracheitis)—all of which are difficult to treat and potentially fatal.
KITTEN PROTOCOL
ADULT CAT MAINTENANCE
Annually: General Health Check and Annual F3 Booster.
FIV (Feline AIDS): If your cat goes outdoors, they are highly susceptible to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus spread through bite wounds from other cats. We strongly recommend discussing the FIV vaccine course with your vet (an initial course of 3 doses spaced 2-4 weeks apart, followed by an annual booster).
READY TO UPDATE YOUR PET’S PROTECTION?
Do not put off their next reminder. Call the friendly team at Townsville Vet Clinic today to secure your appointment.
