Due to the inclement weather, our hospital will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 8/4/2020. We will re-open on Wednesday 8/5/2020 at 8 am.
If you had an appointment during this time and we have not already contacted you, please give us a call today so we can assist. We hope everyone stays safe!
Today doesn’t just mark the first day of August, it’s also the start of Dogust, the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs! This wholesome holiday marks an honorary birthday for adopted shelter dogs, as their exact ones are often unknown.
Looking to adopt? Click here to find a VCA shelter partner: bit.ly/2OCi0QW #VCApets
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Myth: If your pet has fleas you'll always be able to spot them. Truth: Fleas are fast and don't want to be spotted, so even a thorough search can overlook them. And all it takes is a quick walk near a nest of fleas to expose your pet to a whole new batch.
When one of your pets has fleas, don't forget to treat all of the animals in your house-down to the guinea pig. Even if they aren't scratching yet, it only takes one infected pet to infest the others. That's why it's so important to de-flea the whole family!
Destruction, barking, whining, inappropriate elimination, and excessive salivation, are all signs of separation anxiety in your dog. Our advice? Don't punish your dog's behavior because it will just increase the dog's anxiety level. Do your best to ignore the behavior-and the dog-until the dog returns to a relaxed state. We know it's difficult, but responding to your dog's attempt to get your attention in that manner may only encourage it. Give us a call. We can help.
Wonder why your senior dog is wandering at night? It may be a sign that he has cognitive dysfunction, which is similar to Alzheimer's disease in people. Call us to make an appointment and we'll see what else your dog is doing that might point to this treatable condition. Then you'll finally all get a good night's sleep again.
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming “community” cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families.
We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood.
Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/neuter your own cat and keep them indoors.
* In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets
UPDATE:
Phone lines are now back up and working! Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Temporary Phone Outage:
We are currently experiencing a technical error that has caused our hospital phones to go down. However, we are still open for business.
