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What are vaccines?
Vaccines are health products that trigger protective immune responses in pets and prepare them to fight future
infections from disease-causing agents. Vaccines can lessen the severity of future diseases and certain vaccines
can prevent infection altogether. At Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital, we carry every type of vaccine available to
fully protect your pet.
Is it important to vaccinate?
Yes! Pets should be vaccinated to protect them from many highly contagious and deadly diseases. Experts agree
that widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals.
Protecting Pets From Viruses
Simply put, vaccinations are shots given to protect your pet against a particular disease. During a vaccination, a
specific virus (or virus particles) is injected into your pet’s bloodstream, which triggers an immune response within
your pet’s body to protect her against that specific virus.
Vaccinations For Young Pets
We usually recommend giving puppies and kittens a series of vaccinations starting when they are approximately
six weeks old. Young animals need to be vaccinated early on since the natural immunity in their mothers’ milk
gradually wears off and they become vulnerable to infectious diseases. A series of vaccinations are usually
scheduled approximately three to four weeks apart, with the final vaccination series being administered when they
are 12 to 16 weeks old.
The Importance of Annual Shots
Annual booster shots will also be necessary to keep vaccine levels high enough in your pet to protect her over
time. We will make sure that your pet is timely scheduled for their booster shots.
Core vs. Non-Core Vaccinations
Vaccinations for both cats and dogs can be categorized into two groups: core and non-core. Core vaccines are
recommended for cats and dogs with an unknown vaccination history. Non-core vaccines are optional vaccines
that should be considered depending on your animal’s risk.
Core vaccinations for puppies and dogs include:
* Parvovirus (CPV),
* Canine distemper virus (CDV),
* Canine adenovirus (CAV), and
* Rabies.
Core vaccines for kittens and cats include:
* Feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV1),
* Feline calicivirus (FCV),
* Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and
* Rabies.
Affordability of Vaccinations
We have puppy and kitten packages available that offer an affordable means to fully protecting your pet. Included
in the puppy and kitten packages are:
All core and non-core vaccinations (as needed)
Wellness Exam
Deworming
Office Visit
To schedule an appointment for your pet please call (714) 545-8281
Vaccines are health products that trigger protective immune responses in pets and prepare them to fight future
infections from disease-causing agents. Vaccines can lessen the severity of future diseases and certain vaccines
can prevent infection altogether. At Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital, we carry every type of vaccine available to
fully protect your pet.
Is it important to vaccinate?
Yes! Pets should be vaccinated to protect them from many highly contagious and deadly diseases. Experts agree
that widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals.
Protecting Pets From Viruses
Simply put, vaccinations are shots given to protect your pet against a particular disease. During a vaccination, a
specific virus (or virus particles) is injected into your pet’s bloodstream, which triggers an immune response within
your pet’s body to protect her against that specific virus.
Vaccinations For Young Pets
We usually recommend giving puppies and kittens a series of vaccinations starting when they are approximately
six weeks old. Young animals need to be vaccinated early on since the natural immunity in their mothers’ milk
gradually wears off and they become vulnerable to infectious diseases. A series of vaccinations are usually
scheduled approximately three to four weeks apart, with the final vaccination series being administered when they
are 12 to 16 weeks old.
The Importance of Annual Shots
Annual booster shots will also be necessary to keep vaccine levels high enough in your pet to protect her over
time. We will make sure that your pet is timely scheduled for their booster shots.
Core vs. Non-Core Vaccinations
Vaccinations for both cats and dogs can be categorized into two groups: core and non-core. Core vaccines are
recommended for cats and dogs with an unknown vaccination history. Non-core vaccines are optional vaccines
that should be considered depending on your animal’s risk.
Core vaccinations for puppies and dogs include:
* Parvovirus (CPV),
* Canine distemper virus (CDV),
* Canine adenovirus (CAV), and
* Rabies.
Core vaccines for kittens and cats include:
* Feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV1),
* Feline calicivirus (FCV),
* Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and
* Rabies.
Affordability of Vaccinations
We have puppy and kitten packages available that offer an affordable means to fully protecting your pet. Included
in the puppy and kitten packages are:
All core and non-core vaccinations (as needed)
Wellness Exam
Deworming
Office Visit
To schedule an appointment for your pet please call (714) 545-8281
Caring for Your Senior Pet
Non-core vaccines include:
* Canine parainfluenza virus (CPiV),
* Distemper-measles combination vaccine,
* Bordetella bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough),
* Leptospira spp. and
* Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme).
* Canine parainfluenza virus (CPiV),
* Distemper-measles combination vaccine,
* Bordetella bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough),
* Leptospira spp. and
* Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme).
Non-core vaccines include:
* Feline leukemia virus (FeLV),
* Feline immunodeficiency virus,
* Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP),
* Chlamydophila felis,
* Bordetella bronchiseptica, and
* Giardia spp.
* Feline leukemia virus (FeLV),
* Feline immunodeficiency virus,
* Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP),
* Chlamydophila felis,
* Bordetella bronchiseptica, and
* Giardia spp.
