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For anyone who thinks its breed specific ;)

02/12/2025

YUM!
Treat your babies to a yummy jerky sticks made with love 🥰

07/11/2025

Tractor rides and puppies 🙂

06/11/2025

04/10/2025

Looking for a yummy meal, treat it snacks for your dog?
Check out these recipes!

26/09/2025

A little sweet treat for the pups!

24/09/2025

Be aware of these signs in your pets.

05/09/2025

According to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 2024 Guidelines, dogs do not need core vaccines every year.
Once a puppy has had its full course and the 12-month booster, revaccination is recommended no more often than every 3 years, and often even less, depending on antibody (titer) results.
✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
Core Vaccines (essential for all dogs worldwide):
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)
Canine Adenovirus (CAV-1/2)
Canine Parvovirus (CPV-2 variants)
Rabies (where legally required)
➡️ These protect against life-threatening diseases and provide long duration of immunity (DOI), often 7+ years, and in many cases, lifelong.
⭐ 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝):
Leptospirosis
Bordetella (kennel cough)
Canine Influenza
Lyme disease
Others, depending on geography, travel, or lifestyle
➡️ These are given only if your dog’s environment, lifestyle, or local disease prevalence puts them at risk.
🔬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬
⭐ Use titer testing to check if your dog is still immune before giving a booster.
⭐ Avoid automatic annual revaccination for core vaccines.
⭐ Tailor non-core vaccines to your dog’s individual risk factors.
⚖️ The bottom line: If your vet still insists on yearly core shots without considering guidelines or titers, it’s worth asking questions. Modern veterinary science supports longer intervals and individualised care.