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A big part of preventative care is staying up to date with vaccines! We offer both core and lifestyle-based vaccines tailored to your pet’s needs, following the latest recommendations from expert veterinary advisory panels and UC Davis to ensure safe and effective protection. During your appointment, vaccine recommendations are tailored to each individual patient and will be dependent on the health of the patient, and lifestyle.
Canines
Vaccines play a vital role in keeping your dogs healthy and safe from contagious diseases. Dr. Moore and our team will help you choose the right vaccines based on your dog’s lifestyle and needs. Staying up to date ensures long-term protection and a healthier, happier life for your pups!
Puppy vaccines start when they’re 6-8 weeks old to start building their own immunity!
If you send your dogs to doggy daycare or board them, please review which vaccines are required by the facility. We can send proof of vaccination with you to ensure your dogs are up to date with the required vaccinations!
Core Vaccines
Core vaccines are vaccines that are deemed essential for all dogs, regardless of their lifestyle or breed, to protect against highly contagious and potentially severe or fatal diseases! These include the DAPP/DHPP vaccine, Rabies vaccine, and Leptospirosis vaccine.
DAPP/DHPP
The DAPP/DHPP vaccine is a combination vaccine that helps prevent Canine Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza.
Puppies receive the DAPP/DHPP every THREE weeks until 16 weeks of age, then the vaccine becomes an annual booster to stay protected. Once three years or older, the vaccine can be given every 3 years!
Dogs older than 16 weeks with an unknown vaccine history will receive two doses three weeks apart to ensure proper protection.
Rabies
The Rabies vaccine is required by California State Law to be up to date!
Puppies receive their first rabies vaccine around 16 weeks of age and lasts 1 year. After that the rabies booster is then given every 3 years!
A license can be issued as further proof of current vaccination. Some counties even require the license– so be sure to check if you need to submit proof to your county of residence. Licensing is done through the county, and Moore Veterinary Care is not able to issue the license.
Leptospirosis Vaccines
Leptospirosis has recently become a core vaccine in the state of California, as its infectious impact is very great. Leptospirosis is most commonly contracted from wildlife– raccoons, opossums, etc. – and can spread to other pets and to you!! Because of the wide infectious impact, we strongly suggest starting this vaccine series as soon as possible!
To begin the Leptospirosis vaccine series, a starter dose is given followed by a 1 year booster 3 weeks after the first dose. This initial two part vaccination is crucial for proper protection. After the vaccine is given as annual boosters to maintain proper protection.
The Leptospirosis vaccine series can be started as early as 6-8 weeks of age (when the puppy series begins)!
Bordetella and Canine Parainfluenza
Bordetella and Canine Parainfluenza combat canine infectious respiratory diseases (CIRD), or as it is more commonly known, “kennel cough”. Due to the high number of cases of kennel cough seen at dog daycare and boarding facilities, the Bordetella vaccine is generally required.
The Bordetella vaccine can be given as early as 6-8 weeks of age (when the puppy series begins), and has an annual booster to stay up to date.
Be sure to check the requirements at your dog daycare or boarding facility, as some kennels require vaccination every 6 months, and it is recommended to update the vaccine at least 1 week prior to boarding.
Please note that although some daycare and boarding facilities require re-immunization every 6 months, an annual booster is considered adequate protection.
Canine Influenza Virus (CIV)
The Canine Influenza vaccine helps protect against two highly contagious strains of the canine flu virus: H3N8 and H3N2. It reduces the severity of symptoms and helps prevent the spread of respiratory illness among dogs, especially in high-risk environments like boarding facilities, dog parks, and grooming salons. **Please note canine influenza is different from canine parainfluenza.
To begin the Canine Influenza vaccine series, a starter dose is given followed by a 1 year booster 3 weeks after the first dose. This initial two part vaccination is crucial for proper protection. After the vaccine is given as annual boosters to maintain proper protection.
The Canine Influenza vaccine series can be started as early as 6-8 weeks of age (when the puppy series begins)!
Canine Rattlesnake Vaccine
The Canine Rattlesnake vaccine helps protect dogs against the effects of venom from certain rattlesnake species, particularly the Western Diamondback. While it isn’t a substitute for emergency care it can reduce severity and give more time to receive emergency care. The best prevention is training and avoidance!!
Vaccination is recommended in the spring time and is given in two doses 2-4 weeks apart.
The Rattlesnake vaccine is not recommended as a routine vaccine unless there is a higher chance of exposure!
Feline
Vaccines are an important part of keeping your cat healthy, whether they live only indoors or like to venture outside. We offer core vaccines to protect against common feline diseases. Our team will help you choose the right vaccines based on your cat’s environment and risk factors.
All of our vaccines are PureVax– meaning they have been made ultra-pure and without any additives to reduce inflammation and risk of adverse reactions that are specific to cats.
Kittens vaccines start when they’re 6-8 weeks old to start building their own immunity!
Core Vaccines
All feline vaccines at Moore Veterinary Care are core vaccines! This means that all the vaccines are deemed necessary regardless of breed and lifestyle to protect against highly contagious and potentially severe or fatal diseases! These include the FVRCP, Feline Leukemia and Rabies vaccines.
Feline Herpesvirus 1, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia Virus Vaccines (FVRCP)
The FVRCP vaccine is a combination vaccine that combats against three major diseases– Herpes virus, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia. We offer this vaccine as a subcutaneous vaccine and intranasal vaccine, and during your visit we will discuss which form is best suited and why!
Kittens should receive the FVRCP every THREE weeks until 16 weeks of age, then the vaccine becomes an annual booster to stay protected. Once three years or older, the vaccine can be given every 3 years!
Cats older than 16 weeks with an unknown vaccine history will receive two doses three weeks apart to ensure proper protection.
Rabies
While California state law doesn’t mandate the rabies vaccine for cats, some cities and counties have ordinances requiring it and/or licensing it. Please make sure to check with your county’s requirements regarding the rabies vaccination.
We recommend this vaccine to be given either during or at the end of the kitten vaccine series, and lasts one year. After the vaccine has an annual booster to ensure your cat stays protected!
Cats older than 16 weeks with an unknown vaccine history should receive the rabies vaccine as soon as possible.
Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline leukemia virus is a contagious infection that is spread between cats. The virus unfortunately can decrease their immune system leading to an increased risk of secondary infections– like cancer and other medical issues.
We recommend that all kittens and strays should be tested for Feline Leukemia (FelV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and heartworm. Contact us to learn about our In-House Testing services.
Feline leukemia NEGATIVE kittens should start the FelV vaccines during their kitten series. This is given in two doses 3 weeks apart, where the second dose lasts for 1 year. After the vaccine is given as an annual booster.
We recommend that all indoor/outdoor cats should be kept up to date with the FelV vaccine, as risk of contact with other cats is high. If your cat lives strictly indoors and has no contact with other cats, the vaccine may no longer be necessary— Dr. Moore will help guide you through this decision with your pet’s specific lifestyle in mind!
Rabbits
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Fever Vaccine (RHDV2 Vaccine)
Moore Veterinary Care is happy to announce that we carry the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV2) vaccine! In February 2020, new cases of the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease began to spread once again and is now considered an endemic in the Western U.S.!!
RHDV2 is a serious disease that can affect both domestic and wild rabbits, often showing no warning signs and tragically resulting in sudden death. The virus can spread from the stool or blood of an infected rabbit to the surrounding environment (water, food, humans, etc) and survive without a host. The FDA has approved for emergency use of a RHDV2 vaccine to be used. In trials, 100% of vaccinated rabbits survived when challenged to the disease.
The vaccine has been shown to be safe for rabbits over the age of 4 weeks of age. To begin the RHDV2 series, a starter dose is given followed by a 1 year booster 3 weeks after the first dose. This initial two part vaccination is crucial for proper protection. After the vaccine is given as annual boosters to maintain proper protection.
Please call or text to ensure we have it in stock or have the time to order it.
Ferrets
Canine Distemper and Rabies
Rabies and Canine Distemper have severe impacts on many animals including ferrets!! For ferrets, exposure to rabies via a bite or scratch is very lethal, often leading to death within a few days. Please note proof of exposure may be legally required. Canine distemper spreads through the air and can also be carried into your home on shoes, clothing, or other objects, making it highly contagious. It is extremely dangerous, with a mortality rate approaching 100% in unvaccinated ferrets.
This vaccine is given as a series of three doses, starting at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Each dose is administered every 4 weeks until the full series is completed. Please call or text to ensure we have it in stock or have the time to order it.