Vaccinations

Vaccinations are the only safe way to provide immunity against harmful diseases. If carried out regularly, as advised by your vet, vaccinations can protect your pet for life.

A number of dangerous diseases can still affect cats, dogs and rabbits in the UK. At Forest House Veterinary Group, we strongly recommend preventative vaccinations. Therefore, we have compiled the following information about animal-related diseases and preventative treatment.

Cats

The primary course can be started at 8 weeks of age and consists of 2 injections 2-4 weeks apart. Please note your kitten must be at least 10 weeks old at the time of the second injection. A booster vaccination is then given on an annual basis.

You cat will be vaccinated against:

Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease (Cat Flu)
Feline Leukaemia Virus
Enteritis

Dogs

The primary course can be started at 8 weeks of age and consists of 2 injections 2-4 weeks apart. Please note your puppy must be at least 10 weeks old at the time of the second injection. A booster vaccination is then given on an annual basis.

Your dog will be vaccinated against:

Parvovirus
Distemper
Leptospirosis
Parainfluenza
Hepatitis

Additional Vaccinations Available

Kennel Cough

As Kennel cough is caused by different pathogens, vaccination does not necessarily prevent a dog becoming infected. It will however, greatly reduce the effects of the disease.

Kennel cough can present as anything from a muted cough to a debilitating, wheezy cough which can take several weeks to subside despite treatment.

Due to the fact it is highly contagious, most boarding kennels will insist on dogs having had this vaccination. It is inexpensive to vaccinate against, especially if carried out at the same time as the other main vaccinations.

Rabies

Required for clients wishing to travel with their pets to the EU or other countries. Please see more detailed information in our pet travel section.

Rabbits

Myxomatosis and Haemorrhagic Viral Disease (HVD)

A single annual vaccination has been developed to protect against both Myxomatosis and HVD.

If you would like to find out more about spreading the cost of your pets vaccinations, click here to find out more about our Pet Healthcare Plan

Sharon Davidson

2023-12-21

Very impressed with how all the team at the Windsor site pulled together and helped us deal with a very poorly dog who sadly hd to be put down. A very emotional 3 hours - but the professionalism and caring was 2nd to none. Would recommend

Anthony Allison

2023-10-30

Forest House Windsor is an excellent veterinary practice. They have cared for my dog for nearly 10 years and two cats I have looked after for around 20 years. They are skilled and empathetic and very good at prioritising urgent cases. I know many fellow pet owners locally who use them and they all speak very highly of them. Their pricing is standard for this area. They are an independent practice, clearly driven by a desire to care and I am happy to recommend them.

Caroline Hallett

2023-10-28

I took my new cat in for his vacination & saw Ruben. He was very professional, but still kind & gentle dealing with my nervous boy.

John Webb (Callsure)

2023-10-19

Dog was taken there with gastro-intestinal issues. Was expecting a huge bill but was delighted that the vet used sensible steps to keep the costs as low as possible.

Frank Mansell

2023-07-28

Your staff are always happy and cheerful we have always used forest house and would not go anywhere else

Laura B

2023-06-11

We’ve been bringing our pets here for decades. Hands down the most compassionate, friendly team in my opinion! Small branch in Egham, larger branch in Windsor handles all operations etc.

A D

2023-02-02

We have been going to Forest House Vets Windsor with our boxer dog for the last 18 months. We highly recommend them. We’ve had two major issues with the dog, one a year ago and we needed to be referred to a specialist. The team were very patient and helped us with insurance forms and were generally the best support over the course of two months whilst we got to the root cause. And most recently this week the team have been incredible, always seeing us at short notice on the same day if possible, giving the dog the biggest fuss when they see him to the point he LOVES going there and all of the staff are awesome especially the Vet Alana! Informative, understanding and extremely knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for a better medical team for our Dog.