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Vaccination guides & answers

• 21 Jul 2026

  First puppy vaccinations: what age & what jabs

  The 6–8 week start, what to ask the breeder, and budgeting for the course.

• 19 Jul 2026

  Cat booster shots: how often, cost & lapsed boosters

  Annual top-ups, why the health check is half the value, and what a lapse really means.

• 17 Jul 2026

  Low-cost dog vaccinations: PDSA, charities & cheaper options

  How means-tested schemes work and how to pay less at ordinary practices.

• 15 Jul 2026

  Flea vaccines for dogs: why they don't exist & what works

  The most common pet-care naming mix-up, untangled.

• 12 Jul 2026

  Puppy second vaccination: timing, cost & what to expect

  The jab that completes the course — and what to do if you miss the window.

• 10 Jul 2026

  How long after second injections can a puppy go out?

  The 1–2 week rule, and safe socialisation while you wait.

• 1 Mar 2026

  How often do dogs need vaccinations?

  Why annual boosters exist and when titre testing makes sense.