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Titre Testing – Measures the Amount of Vaccine Your Pet Really Needs
Firstly, we want to state that we are not against vaccinations. On the contrary vaccinations save lives. Vaccinations play a critical role in minimising the risk of infection from common diseases in dogs.
Heartworm and Kennel Cough are annual vaccinations. It is very important to keep these annual vaccinations up as heartworm is prevalent and deadly and the only way to avoid it is for your pet to be vaccinated.
However, what we are against – is under vaccinating and over vaccinating. And this is where the titre testing comes in. Titre Testing measures the amount of vaccine in your pets’ body.
What is a Titre Test
The titre test is a blood test that shows us if your dog has enough antibodies from a previous vaccination circulating in the blood to provide protection against these viral diseases.
How does the Titre Test work?
Titre tests measure the levels of antibodies in the blood. Antibodies are produced when a foreign substance like a virus or bacteria provoke an immune response due to natural exposure or vaccination.
By measuring the level of antibodies in the blood it can be determined if your dog has enough of these antibodies to protect them against these highly contagious diseases.
If your dog does have enough antibodies, we will not recommend administration of a vaccination but instead will suggest retesting or vaccination in one to three years’ time.
If your dog does not have enough antibodies, we will administer the correct amount of vaccine for the weight and size of your pet.
How long does the titre test take?
Collection of a blood sample for a titre test can be performed during your dogs annual health check appointment where your dog can also be vaccinated for kennel cough as well as heartworm if required.
This blood sample is done right here at Bay Vets and you will know within minutes what the result is.
How often do I have to get the Titre test?
Depending on the antibody levels in your dogs’ blood we recommend retesting in 1 to 3 years’ time.
What we Offer
At Bay Vets we offer a full range of vaccinations as well as annual kennel cough and Heartworm prevention.
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