Vaccinations and prevention
Vaccines on time, without the stress
A good vaccine course protects your pet against the serious infections we still see in Lagos every year. We keep the schedule, send reminders, and make the needle the least interesting part of the visit.
What we protect against
The core vaccines, explained simply
Dogs
- Parvovirus, the most common serious puppy illness we see
- Distemper
- Infectious hepatitis
- Leptospirosis, spread by rats after flooding
- Rabies, required by law and for travel
Cats
- Feline enteritis
- Cat flu viruses
- Rabies, for cats that go outdoors or travel
- Leukaemia virus, advised for outdoor cats
Parasite control
Lagos is warm and wet for much of the year, so ticks, fleas and worms never really take a season off. We will suggest a monthly routine that suits your pet's lifestyle and your budget.
Schedule
A typical vaccine timetable
| Age | Puppies | Kittens |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 weeks | First core vaccine, health check, worming | Health check, worming |
| 9 weeks | Second worming | First core vaccine |
| 10 to 12 weeks | Second core vaccine, leptospirosis | Second core vaccine |
| 12 to 16 weeks | Rabies, final puppy vaccine | Rabies if going outdoors |
| 15 months | First yearly booster | First yearly booster |
Every pet is different. Your vet may adjust this plan for rescues, pets with unknown history, or pets that are unwell.
Schedule tool
Work out your pet's vaccine dates
Enter your puppy or kitten's date of birth and we will show the dates their vaccines usually fall due. Save them to your phone or bring them to your first visit.
A guide only. Your vet will confirm the right plan at the first check.
At the clinic
What a vaccine visit looks like
Health check first
We only vaccinate a well pet, so every visit starts with a full check and a weigh in.
Quick and calm
Treats, a lick mat for dogs and a towel wrap for cats. Most pets barely notice.
Card and reminder
You get a vaccine card, a digital copy and a text reminder two weeks before the next one.
Good to know
Vaccine questions
A puppy or kitten course costs an example ₦48,000 to ₦62,000 in total, including checks and worming. A yearly booster with a health check is an example ₦22,000 for dogs and ₦18,000 for cats. Care plans include them.
Carry them, and let them meet healthy, vaccinated dogs in your own compound, but keep them off public ground until a week after the final vaccine.
A quiet day and a slightly sore spot are common. Call us if you see swelling of the face, vomiting or breathing trouble, which are rare.
Yes, we prepare health certificates and travel paperwork. Give us at least a week, longer for some destinations that need a blood test.
Book a vaccine visit
Puppy and kitten checks take 30 minutes. Bring any paperwork from the breeder or rescue, and a few favourite treats.