Seven dogs have died in Sydney from a disease that can kill pets in 48 hours, is transmitted by rat urine and has emerged in New South Wales for the first time, possibly owing to construction “stirring up” rodent populations .

This will depend on the type of vaccine, your pet’s age, medical history, environment and lifestyle.Expand to read moreFor puppies: If his mother has a healthy immune system, a puppy will most likely receive antibodies in mother’s milk while nursing.