Puppies and kittens have an under-developed immune system at birth and need to acquire further protective antibodies from their mother’s first milk (the colostrum).

This immunity fades rapidly and the youngsters must be vaccinated to provide protection.

This primary course of vaccinations consists of two injections, separated by a matter of weeks. For puppies and kittens it is an ideal opportunity to have a full clinical check over by the vet prior to the vaccination.

At Castle Vets a free consultation with the nurse accompanies the first and second vaccination appointment, giving owners a chance to discuss pet care issues from nutrition to socialisation and neutering.

As your pet matures, the need for booster inoculations continues. If you have allowed these to lapse, diseases can take hold and your animal is at risk.

An annual veterinary check can also prove invaluable in spotting the first signs of problems, giving you time to act early to counter disease and make changes to improve your pet’s quality and length of life.

Remember, vaccination is the only safe way to provide immunity against a number of dangerous diseases which continue to affect dogs, cats and rabbits in the UK.

When kept up-to-date, regular vaccination can keep your pet protected for life.

For further information or to book an appointment call Castle Vets on (0118) 957 4488 or log on to www.castle-vets.co.uk.

Pets:

Donna has grown in confidence at centre

Delightful Donna is a young tabby who is currently being fostered but she longs for a permanent home.

The three-year-old girl was very shy when she came to the centre and has grown in confidence. She needs a home with an experienced cat owner.

Billy is a very handsome ginger boy of around three years and is quite simply a gorgeous and lovely cat, while Eric is an old man of 18 years or more with short black and white fur.

He is taking daily tablets to help his arthritis so needs a loving owner with lots of time to care for him.

The dear old gent is looking for some love in his twilight years, but needs the purr-fect retirement home.

Sally is a very beautiful dark tortie girl around three years old.

She is very friendly and needs a home she can make her own.

Suzie is a very sweet and friendly one-year-old girl with short black fur.

Jack is around seven years old with black and white short fur. He is growing in confidence every day and even likes a fuss and tickle.

He would best suit a quiet home with an experienced cat person, no children or other cats.

Dotty is a very pretty seven-year-old lady with longer black and white fur.

She is looking for a quiet home with an experienced cat person to love her.

Gina is a very sweet and friendly older lady of 14 years with short black and white fur.

She also has a thyroid problem and so takes a daily tablet, which she seems happy to do.

If you think you could offer a home to any of these cats in need, call Reading and District Cats Protection on (0118) 940 3005 or log on to the website www.readinganddistrictcats.org.

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