Cardiff Animal Hospital
2159 San Elijo Ave.
Cardiff, CA, 92007
(760) 436-3215

                                          
The doctors and staff at Cardiff Animal Hospital extend a warm welcome to you and your pets and thank you for your interest in our hospital.  It is our desire to earn your trust and confidence by providing your pet with the very best medical and surgical care available.
          

You will find that our staff is trained and experienced in all aspects of veterinary medicine and we strive to deliver your pet's health care in a warm, friendly, yet professional atmosphere.      

If you are a current or prospective client, we welcome you to tour our hospital.  We want you to feel secure in our level of expertise, and at the same time, comfortable with our facility and our employees. Tour us on this web site or call for an appointment.
 

Got Fleas?

 

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8am - 6pm

Closed Weekends

 

Introducing.... 

Comfortis for Dogs

Comfortis is the first FDA-approved, chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs for a full month.

A breakthrough form of free protection! 

  • Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes of administration

  • Lasts a full month

  • Kills fleas before they lay eggs

  • No messy topicals or sprays! 

  • Spinosad, the active ingredient in Comfortis, is environmentally friendly

We have Comfortis in stock now- come and see what all the fuss is about! 

 

 
   

 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Vaccine Protocols 

We have been working hard to adjust our vaccine protocols to match the current recommendations by the major veterinary associations. We now recommend a three-year vaccine for Distemper and Parvo after the initial puppy vaccination series, and a three-year vaccine for feline FVRCP after the initial kitten vaccination series.  The reason for the three-year protocol is to avoid possible health risks created by over vaccination, such as vaccine reactions, possible development of autoimmune diseases in dogs, and vaccine-associated fibrosarcomas in cats.

As an alternative to these vaccines, we also offer an annual vaccine blood titer test that can be performed to access your dog or cat’s vaccine antibody status from previous vaccinations. If antibodies are adequate, no vaccination may be necessary for that year. If a specific viral antibody is low, as indicated by the titer, we can vaccinate only for the specific virus. 

Dogs 

DHPP (Distemper/ Parvo)- After 1½ years of age, vaccinate every 3 years. 
OR
Annual Vaccine Blood Titer Testing- vaccinate only if indicated by low titers

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)- Vaccinate every 6 months (intranasal vaccination)

Rabies- Vaccinate at 4-6 months old, again 1 year later, and thereafter every 3 years as required by law.

 

Cats

FVRCP (Viral Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus/Panleukopenia)- After 1 ½ years of age, vaccinate every 3 years 
OR
Annual Vaccine Blood Titer Testing- vaccinate only if indicated by low titers

Feline Leukemia- Annual Vaccination
OR
Annual Vaccine Blood Titer Testing
OR
Decline to vaccinate (indoor cats only)

Rabies- Vaccinate at 4-6 months old, again 1 year later, and thereafter every 3 years.
OR
Decline to vaccinate (indoor cats only)

 

 
       
       

 

       

October 03, 2008