Dogs yearly shots are a crucial part of your dog's annual health checks. Just a single missed booster or vaccination can put your pup in a vulnerable position and open to dangerous diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and more. Putting dogs yearly shots in place not only renews any declining immunity but also protects the wider pet community. Here at Gower Vets, Swansea, our RCVS-accredited clinic offers a range of dog vaccinations and creates tailored vaccination plans for your dog to ensure your pet is safe and you have complete peace of mind.
Our team of vets here at Gower take a personalised approach to your dog’s health. We offer dogs yearly shots that suit their individual lifestyle, risk factors, and the latest veterinary guidelines. Whether your dog enjoys long countryside walks, interacts with other pets regularly, or travels with you, we’ll ensure they’re protected against the most relevant and prevalent diseases. We communicate openly with you and ensure your dog's vaccination schedule also works for you, so you never miss an appointment and they never miss a vaccination.
Modern vaccines are highly effective and can protect against multiple illnesses with just one or two injections. However, it's important to remember that immunity provided by these vaccines fades over time, resulting in your dog being vulnerable to diseases if not kept up to date. This is why we strongly recommend dogs yearly shots, to maintain a strong and consistent level of immunity.
Why Dogs Yearly Shots Matter
Booking your dogs yearly shots is a very important task. Even if your dog is healthy, they could still be at risk if their immunity has decreased. And not only that, but also ensuring your dog is fully vaccinated means you're in line with any laws if you wish to travel abroad.
- Disease Prevention: Core boosters top‑up antibodies against parvovirus, distemper and canine hepatitis – all still present in the UK environment.
- Public‑health Protection: Leptospirosis vaccination guards against Weil’s disease, a zoonotic risk to humans.
- Legal & Travel Compliance: Rabies shots are essential for the Pet Travel Scheme and some UK dog‑control orders.
- Early‑catch Health Check: Every booster appointment includes a full clinical exam, blood‑pressure check and dental‑health review, allowing our vets to spot issues long before symptoms appear.
Here at Gower Vets Swansea, we understand the importance of your dogs yearly shots and how this can sometimes feel overwhelming. By speaking to a member of our team today, we can talk you through the whole process and help you plan your dogs yearly shots appointments to make sure you never miss one.
What Are The Core Dogs Yearly Shots?
Dog vaccinations are generally divided into core and non-core categories, depending on the disease risk and your dog’s lifestyle. Core vaccines are essential for all dogs in the UK and include canine parvovirus (CPV-2), canine distemper virus, and canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis). These are typically administered every three years after the initial puppy course. These viruses can be fatal, with parvovirus alone carrying a mortality rate of up to 90% in puppies. Leptospirosis, while also a core vaccine in the UK, requires annual boosters due to its rapid waning immunity. It’s commonly spread through stagnant water and rat urine, and poses a zoonotic risk to humans as well.
Non-core vaccines are given based on individual risk factors. For example, the Bordetella and parainfluenza vaccine, often referred to as the kennel cough vaccine, is recommended every 6 to 12 months for dogs that attend daycare, grooming, or socialise frequently. Rabies vaccination is not mandatory in the UK, but it is essential for dogs travelling abroad and must be repeated every three years under the Pet Travel Scheme. Other non-core vaccines, such as those for leishmaniosis or canine herpes, are administered based on specific risk scenarios like overseas travel or breeding, and are determined at the discretion of your vet.
For your dogs yearly shots, we will work around your pet's lifestyle and individual factors to ensure they're receiving exactly what they need.
Personalised Dogs Yearly Shot Plans
No two dogs share the same lifestyle, genetic disposition or health history, so blanket dogs yearly shot plans don’t make sense, and our team of vets at Gower Vets understand this. During your first visit, we:
- Assess risk: Indoor vs outdoor time, swimming habits, contact with livestock, and upcoming travel.
- Review medical records: Past reactions, test results, chronic conditions.
- Design a custom vaccination plan: Combining core boosters with only the non‑core vaccines that offer real benefit.
- Set reminders: We stay in contact with you at every stage so you never miss an appointment. Or if you need to make any changes, we're straight on it for you.
This tailored approach prevents over‑vaccination while still guaranteeing robust immunity. You should be confident that all year round, your dog is fully protected against serious diseases they could be open to.
What to Expect on Vaccination Day
When you book your dog in for their yearly shots, you can expect the following:
- Stress‑free check‑in: separate cat & dog waiting areas reduce anxiety.
- Nurse pre‑consult: weight, body‑condition score, flea‑tick status logged.
- Comprehensive vet exam: eyes, ears, heart, joints, oral cavity and skin are fully assessed.
- Booster administration: most core and leptospirosis shots are a quick subcutaneous injection; kennel cough is a gentle intranasal mist.
- Post‑care advice: possible mild tiredness or soreness is explained, plus a 24‑hour helpline if you’re worried later.
We want to make your visit to the vets is the most comfortable it can be, for both you and your dog. Our team of friendly staff and modern facilities help to make your appointment a stress-free experience.
Why Choose Gower Vets for Your Dog’s Yearly Shots?
When you're booking your dogs yearly shots, you want to be not only confident in the vet's abilities, but confident that both you and your dog are getting a professional and welcoming experience. Here at Gower Vets, we're proud of the vaccination services we provide our customers. Find out more:
- RCVS‑accredited & Cat‑Friendly Silver: Proof of rigorous clinical standards and compassionate handling.
- Experienced team: Our team of vets has been offering dog vaccinations for many years and always stays up-to-date with any new vaccination guidelines.
- On‑site lab: Same‑day titre testing and kidney/liver screening where indicated.
- Transparent pricing & offers: Vaccination restart amnesty saves up to £13 if your booster has lapsed.
- Pet Health for Life Plan: Spread the cost of yearly shots, flea/worm control and health checks over 12 easy payments.
- Convenient booking: Simply book your appointment online or give the clinic a call, and a member of our team can talk you through it
Book Your Dog’s Yearly Shots Today
We know life can get busy, so we send timely vaccination reminders to all our registered clients to help you stay on top of your pet’s schedule. If your dog is due for their yearly shot, or if you're unsure when their last vaccination was, contact us and we’ll be happy to check for you.
Book your dog’s yearly shots and health check today. Keeping them protected is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure a long, healthy, and happy life.
