How Much Is Dog Vaccination In Uganda?

Vaccination Vet bills vary among vets and animal clinics in Kampala, Uganda

Dogs aged three months and above are supposed to be given the rabies vaccine and the cocktail vaccine. The cocktail vaccine provides protection against leptospirosis, parvovirosis, canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, parainfluenza, infectious laryngotracheitis, bordetellosis, e.t.c.

There are many brands of cocktail vaccines on the market with different antigens (each brand provides protection against certain diseases). It’s highly recommendable to consult a nearby veterinarian to choose the best brand for your pet, depending on the pet’s environment and the available predisposing factors.

Rabies and cocktail vaccines are given annually throughout the entire life of the dog.

Puppies below three months of age are given a couple of parvo shots. Contact our veterinary doctor for the right vaccination schedule for your pet. (+256771909946)

Vaccination schedule for dogs or puppies in Uganda

After vaccination, request a vaccination card. It’s the proof that your dog was vaccinated.

Contents of a dog vaccination card: sticker of the vaccine used; date when the vaccine was given; next due date when the next vaccination is supposed to be done; details of the owner, pet, and veterinarian.

What factors determine the price of vaccinations for dogs?

There are several factors vet doctors base on to bill vaccinations in dogs. These commonly include:

Brand of the vaccine used: European and US brands are more expensive than brands from other regions.The price of vaccination is slightly high for vets who use European and US brands.

Number of dogs vaccinated: some vets or animal clinics give discounts if they vaccinate many dogs for the same client at once.

Availability of the vaccine: when vaccines are few on the market, the prices are hiked due to high competition. The vet will pick up the vaccine from the drug shop at a higher price, making it more expensive for the client.

Type of vaccine given: rabies, parvo, and cocktail vaccines are priced differently.

Nature of veterinary services the client asked: Mobile vet services are more expensive than stationed vet services (at a clinic or hospital). For mobile veterinary services transport, home call fee, consultation fees are charged on top of vaccination costs.

However, at the vet clinic or hospital, only consultation and vaccination fees are charged.

Estimated price range of dog vaccinations in Uganda

Cost range per dog without consultation fee

Parvo: 40,000shs ($11) – 70,000shs ($19)

Rabies: 40,000shs ($11) – 70,000shs ($19)

Cocktail: 60,000shs ($16) – 110,000shs ($29)

Cost range per dog with consultation fee

Parvo: 70,000shs ($19) – 150,000shs ($40)

Rabies: 70,000shs ($19) – 150,000shs ($40)

Cocktail: 90,000shs ($23) – 180,000shs ($48)

The price ranges above might not be applicable for mobile vet services. Home call fee and transport are not included.

Transport costs depends on the distance between the vet and the dog and the mode of transport the vet uses, e.g., cars, motorcycles, or walkable distance.

Vet Home call fee can range from 30,000shs ($8) – 100,000shs ($27) for Kampala metropolitan regions.