Folly Veterinary Centre

Here at Folly Veterinary Centre, we are extremely proud to be an Independent Small Animal Practice caring for pets in the  communities of Pontypool, Cwmbran, New Inn and Monmouthshire with a dedicated team of Vets, Nurses and Receptionists.

You will speak to the same people and meet the same faces, which provide you and your pet with the continuity, trust and reassurance. Our experienced team is focused on making sure your pet gets the best, most up to date treatment and one on one personal care. 

Unlike most other practices, our consultations are 15 minutes per patient, which allows time for you to fully discuss your concerns with your vet. 

Because we are a small practice, when your pet comes in for an operation they receive the full attention of our clinical team.

Our recovery area is warm and quiet with a herbal plug in for calmness and  soft music playing in the background to make your pet feel at home and comfortable.

Vaccinations & identifications

People often question the importance of having your pet vaccinated, but it is worth remembering that many of these pet diseases we vaccinate against are FATAL.

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If you have any questions please make an appointment to discuss this with the veterinary surgeon.

Dog Vaccinations

Primary Vaccinations

After bringing your puppy home, it is important that they take a few days to settle in to family life before they have their vaccinations. They must be at least 8 weeks before they have the first vaccine, and then require a second part 4 weeks later to be fully covered. It takes another 3 weeks for your puppy to become fully immune before they can go out on a walk and socialize with other dogs.

Boosters

A yearly booster is needed to keep your dogs immunity topped up. After the primary vaccines, you will receive a vaccination card with the details and type of vaccine your dog has received. We also offer an email service for booster reminders if you have had vaccinations with us. 

Kennel Cough

Kennel cough is a generalisation of a group of bacteria and viruses that cause the dog to get a harsh cough. As the name suggests, dogs that use boarding kennels are at risk because of the close proximity with other dogs, but what many people do not realise is that it can also be transmitted through dog-to-dog contact, especially in dog busy areas like training  classes and busy parks. 

The vaccination is not injected like the regular vaccine, a small amount of the vaccine liquid is squirted up the nose. It then takes 3 days for your dog to be fully immune against Kennel Cough and it lasts for one year. ​

The vaccination does not prevent disease it primes the immune system to mount an immune response.