Puppy & Adult Pet Vaccinations In Oak Park, CA | Kanan Veterinary Hospital

There are two types of vaccinations for pets; core and non-core. The core vaccines are those that are needed and required, regardless of lifestyle, environment, or age. The non-core vaccines aren't required and are recommended depending on their unique needs. We can provide both core and non-core pet vaccinations.

For puppies and kittens, vaccines are divided into core and noncore. Core vaccines protect against highly contagious diseases such as parvovirus and panleukopenia; Noncore vaccines are recommended based on each animal’s lifestyle and your veterinarian’s advice.

• Dogs
• Cats

For rabbits, the rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) vaccine is strongly recommended because the disease is now endemic in the U.S. and can cause high mortality.

Pet vaccines are very much like human vaccines. They were developed to prepare the immune system to fight disease. Vaccines contain antigens that appear like disease-causing organisms to the immune system. This causes the immune system to be mildly stimulated without actually causing the disease. If your pet is exposed to the real disease, the immune system will recognize it and fight it off or significantly reduce the severity.

Pet vaccines benefits outweigh their small risks. They protect animals from serious diseases like rabies and keep people safe. The World Health Organization cites about 59,000 rabies deaths worldwide each year, while the United States sees only a few thanks to required pet vaccinations. Typical vaccine reactions are swelling at the injection site, mild fever, soreness, or occasional allergies. For cats we now exclusively use the nonadjuvanted rabies vaccine to minimize these reactions.

We look forward to hearing from you, and we are happy to help with any questions or concerns you might have about your pet’s vaccines in Oak Park. Schedule a wellness checkup today. Call us at 818-532-7434!