Corona Virus Update 2020-2022
Like most of you, AHF is attempting to take the necessary precautions during this stressful time.
We have resumed our normal hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday CLOSED
We will be continuing to do curbside appointments and allow clients in the building only when necessary. We also ask that when checking in for your appointment, you call from your vehicle to let us know that you have arrived.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your pet's needs please do not hesitate to give us call!
We have resumed our normal hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday CLOSED
We will be continuing to do curbside appointments and allow clients in the building only when necessary. We also ask that when checking in for your appointment, you call from your vehicle to let us know that you have arrived.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your pet's needs please do not hesitate to give us call!
Our MissionAt Animal Hospital in Fairfield, we support a trusting and compassionate relationship between pets and their owners by practicing a progressive approach towards medicine and offering the best treatment available. Together, we work with our clients and focus on education to ensure that their four-legged companion gets everything they need to live a long, comfortable life. |
Testimonials
"The staff and doctors are always friendly and make you feel like they love your dog as if it were their own!"
--Anonymous "We are so appreciative of the whole staff who went above and beyond for helping us find a way to care for our cat. Thank you!"
—Dawn W. |
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September 2019: Update on Canine Influenza (CIV H3N2) Outbreak in East Bay Area
We started vaccinating dogs against the Canine Flu (influenza) in early 2018 due to an outbreak in San Francisco that we anticipated to move north throughout the bay. Though there have not been any confirmed cases of the dog flu in Fairfield or surrounding cities yet, we are now getting reports of confirmed cases in Oakland and feel it is important to alert you to the possible risk of it spreading to our area. As of September 2019, there are approximately 140 confirmed cases of Canine Flu in California, the majority of which are located between the Bay Area and Sacramento.
The Canine Flu is a "hardy virus" that can live in an environment, on leashes, or clothing for 12-24 hours. Though humans cannot contract the H3N2 influenza strain, it is transmitted in a similar fashion to the various strains of human flu: coughing, sneezing, close contact, and in the case of dogs, licking each other's faces. Symptoms of the flu are similar to other causes of kennel cough: sneezing, coughing, and lethargy. Most dogs recover in about 2 weeks; however, some dogs can experience more serious symptoms including high fever, pneumonia, and may require hospitalization. Rarely the flu can result in death. Infected dogs can still be contagious to other dogs for up to a month. Dogs that are believed to be at a higher risk to this infection are those that are more social: going to dog parks, groomers, classes, and boarding facilities.
The Canine Influenza Vaccine that we offer at Animal Hospital in Fairfield is a two-series-vaccine (one vaccine booster 3-4 weeks after the initial vaccine) that protects against the current strain (H3N2) as well as an earlier strain of the Canine Flu seen in other parts of the country (H3N8). We have seen very few reactions to this vaccine, but in general any vaccine has potential to cause localized swelling, tenderness, and possible lethargy. More severe reactions are possible but uncommon.
Please call our office to discuss your dog’s risk for canine influenza or to make an appointment for the first vaccine. This is particularly important if you plan to board your dog in the near future or regularly send him or her to a grooming or daycare facility, or if you will be at a dog show, trial, or meet with a lot of other dogs. We’ll answer all your questions about dog flu and help you decide whether vaccination is right for your pet. You can also visit Dogflufacts.com for more information.
The Canine Flu is a "hardy virus" that can live in an environment, on leashes, or clothing for 12-24 hours. Though humans cannot contract the H3N2 influenza strain, it is transmitted in a similar fashion to the various strains of human flu: coughing, sneezing, close contact, and in the case of dogs, licking each other's faces. Symptoms of the flu are similar to other causes of kennel cough: sneezing, coughing, and lethargy. Most dogs recover in about 2 weeks; however, some dogs can experience more serious symptoms including high fever, pneumonia, and may require hospitalization. Rarely the flu can result in death. Infected dogs can still be contagious to other dogs for up to a month. Dogs that are believed to be at a higher risk to this infection are those that are more social: going to dog parks, groomers, classes, and boarding facilities.
The Canine Influenza Vaccine that we offer at Animal Hospital in Fairfield is a two-series-vaccine (one vaccine booster 3-4 weeks after the initial vaccine) that protects against the current strain (H3N2) as well as an earlier strain of the Canine Flu seen in other parts of the country (H3N8). We have seen very few reactions to this vaccine, but in general any vaccine has potential to cause localized swelling, tenderness, and possible lethargy. More severe reactions are possible but uncommon.
Please call our office to discuss your dog’s risk for canine influenza or to make an appointment for the first vaccine. This is particularly important if you plan to board your dog in the near future or regularly send him or her to a grooming or daycare facility, or if you will be at a dog show, trial, or meet with a lot of other dogs. We’ll answer all your questions about dog flu and help you decide whether vaccination is right for your pet. You can also visit Dogflufacts.com for more information.
