Why Choose Dandenong Veterinary Hospital to Care for Your Cat’s Preventative Health and Vaccination?

That's right...a TRIENNIAL (three-yearly) vaccine for Feline Parvovirus (panleukopaenia) - one of the standard F3 diseases.

• Panleukopaenia (triennial)
• Herpes Virus (annual)
• Calicivirus (annual)

Commencing from their first adult vaccination, we use a Triennial F3 vaccine, meaning your pet only receives an F3 vaccine every THREE years, and an F2 each year, between. Our vaccine brand has proven efficacy to provide protection for at LEAST three years. Antibody testing in cats unfortunately cannot provide evidence that you cat is fully protected, so a targeted vaccine protocol, such as this, is used in cats.

1. Reduces the need for unnecessary vaccination
2. High safety margin with reduced risks of rare vaccination side effects

FIV is a very common virus in Melbourne and we see patients with FIV regularly. FIV is TWICE as likely to occur in male cats. This disease is incurable, life-long and leads to immunosuppressive disease.

FIV is spread primarily by biting and fighting cats. This vaccine is VERY effective at providing protection against the virus.

Adult cats or kittens having their initial FIV-vaccine course are given THREE needles, at 2 to 4-weeks apart. A single ANNUAL FIV injection will then provide ongoing protection. Adult cats must test NEGATIVE on a 10-minute blood test before commencing their induction.

Cats that enter our hospital for medical or surgical care must always present with current vaccination for FIV, or test NEGATIVE on a test.

Dandenong Veterinary Hospital is soon to be officially recognised for our 'Cat Friendly' Veterinary Hospital. With COVID-19 distractions, accreditation is pending our deferred 2021 audit.

The 'Cat Friendly Clinic' accreditation program was established by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). The environment, handling, protocols, equipment and standards are all measured by the program. These high standards are in place to foster adoption and understanding of the optimum care and needs of cats. We are proud of our Standards Of Care at Dandenong Veterinary Hospital and value such accreditation in recognition.

The program is administered by the 'Cat Friendly Clinic' organisation.

Yes!! There is a single-dose flea protection that provides THREE-MONTHS of protection.

• Fleas are the most COMMON parasite that we see - including indoor cats.
• Avoid fleas establishing in your home ! It can takes months to get rid of them!
• Stop unnecessary monthly treatments

Intestinal worms are often out-of-site and out-of-mind.

• Two options:
  • The THREE-MONTHLY Flea treatment we use ALSO covers the ^majority of intestinal worms and an ALL-WORMER tablet is unnecessary.
  • Otherwises, treating each season is considered sufficient for most pets. When purchasing our treatment, your cat needs to try our tasty, real liver-flavoured option. The innovative film-coating is highly palatable, with real liver flavouring, and the tablets are small and ovoid in shape. The tablets may be hidden in food, or accepted from the hand.
• Intestinal worms are a risk to humans, especially children. You need to treat your cat in SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER and SPRING.

^Cats on the THREE-MONTHLY topical flea treatment we advise only need a cost-effective tapeworm tablet each THREE months.

Regular check-ups are a very important tool to keeping your pet healthy. Your pet needs a thorough examination at least twice per year. You need to recognise that vaccines are only ONE part of your pet’s healthcare plan.

There are so many more “pieces” to ensuring optimal health. Twice-yearly (Twice-for-Life) examinations allows the time to give every piece the attention it deserves.