Reminder: We will be closed between 11:00am to 1:00pm today 10/7 and tomorrow 10/8 for socially distanced staff meetings. If you experience a pet emergency during this time frame, please reach out to one of the following emergencies hospitals:
SVS Kirkland (425) 823-9111
Animal Emergency Hospital of Redmond (425) 250-7090
Animal Emergency & Specialty (425) 827-8727
Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle (425) 697-6106
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Thinking of adopting a new pet? Trupanion is hosting a free adoption webinar here on Facebook with great information about preparation, the adoption process, training, behavior, and much more. The event will be held October 8th starting at 4:00pm. Click the link below for details and to register:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3639034296120341/
Please note VCA Redwood will be closed between 11:00am to 1:00pm on Wednesday 10/7 and Thursday 10/8 for socially distanced staff meetings. If you experience a pet emergency while our phones are off for the meetings, please contact one of the following emergencies hospitals:
SVS Kirkland (425) 823-9111
Animal Emergency Hospital of Redmond (425) 250-7090
Animal Emergency & Specialty (425) 827-8727
Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle (425) 697-6106
It's October, and the staff pets here at VCA Redwood are getting ready for Halloween. We will be sharing our pets in their costumes throughout the month. Here is Pepper dressed as a handsome pineapple. We'd love to see pictures of your pets getting ready for a fun, spooky Halloween too! 👻
Here's a quick 3 minute podcast with At Home Daily sharing 3 Easy steps to Take to Keep Your Pet Safe in an Emergency. Check it out!
https://lnns.co/4huAc1WYP-f
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3 Easy Steps to Take to Keep Your Pets Safe in an Emergency
September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about rabies and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide.
We are proud to partner with Rabies Free Africa for the Rabies Hero campaign in recognition of World Rabies Day. $1 of the rabies vaccine administered today will be donated to support this cause. For more information visit www.rabiesfreeafrica.org
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NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY October 24th
A good reminder that safe medicine disposal saves lives.
Mark your calendars!
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24. The event provides area residents with a safe way to dispose of medications that are out-of-date or no longer needed. King County has seen increases in the use and abuse of heroin and fentanyl. Often opioid misuse starts with using medicine leftover from friends or family members. At home, secure medicine storage (locking cabinet, lockbox, or lock bag) and safe disposal of unused and expired medicines can prevent misuse, overdose, and suicide.
If you can’t make it out to the national take back day, you don’t have to wait six months to safely dispose of unused and expired medicines. There are over 100 free and confidential drop box locations operating year-round and located at grocery stores, pharmacies, clinics, and other locations in the area. Visit MED-Project.org to find a drop box near you. To find more information about DEA’s National Take Back Day, visit takebackday.dea.gov.
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Welcome Dr. Kristina Bernardi to the VCA Redwood Team!
Dr. Kristina Bernardi graduated from the University of Perugia, College of Veterinary Medicine. Her background in stem cell regenerative medicine, surgery and anesthesia drives her future vision to act as a bridge between innovative research and clinical practice in the veterinary field.
Dr. Kristina lives in Bellevue with her partner and chi-pin, Jackpot. She enjoys snowboarding, playing tennis, urban hiking, hot yoga and co-rec soccer. She has a passion for architecture, music, great wine and delicious food, art and the outdoor version of it, nature.
It's a bird. 🐥 It's a plane. ✈ No, it's Bug the Super Dog! 🐶
Today is National Make A Dog's Day! What special plans do you have for your pup today? VCA Redwood can spoil them inside and out by giving them the best healthcare possible with one of our CareClub wellness plans.
When it comes to antibiotics, the benefits can outweigh the potential risks and side effects—meaning that they could be the thing that saves your pet from life-threatening infections. VCA is a proud supporter of improving antimicrobial use, so we’ll be giving you some helpful facts and tips during World Antibiotic Awareness Week - November 18-24, 2020. Learn more: http://bit.ly/waawvca
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Antibiotics: Handle with care
November 17th is National Take a Hike Day. Niko and Brazen think we should celebrate every day! Any fun plans to get outside with your pets today? Share with us in the comments.
Have a veterinary question after hours? We’ve got licensed veterinary professionals standing by to answer health and wellness questions and offer expert advice 24/7 on the myVCA app. Download the myVCA app and access Live Chat today: myvca.app
Although your holiday season may be a bit different this year, decorating your house for Thanksgiving is always a fun tradition! But remember that certain decorative plants, like amaryllis or Baby’s Breath, can be toxic for pets, so keep them out of reach! 🦃💐
Congratulations to Baby, the winner of our special employee pet edition of Pet of the Month! Baby is owned by Alex, one of our wonderful Client Service Coordinators. Here is a little more about Baby:
Baby was found on a dark night in winter crying at the back door. She immediately became family. Her kidney disease does not keep her from doing her favorite activities which include crying for food and sitting in front of anything important that her mother is doing.
Did you know that cats spend about 70% of their lives asleep? That's an average of 13-16 hours of sleep per day. Cat napping at its finest. Happy #caturday !
When your pet has an upcoming spa day, your groomer may ask you to make sure she is up-to-date on vaccines. That is easy to do when you have the MyVCA app on your phone. You can check when she'll next be due for vaccines and access other important healthcare information. Simply download the MyVCA app and have your pet's vaccine records at your fingertips.
Our team truly misses having our clients in the building. We love the relationships we build with people and their pets! While we are still doing curbside service, we thought it would be fun to play a game and reconnect with the community. Please tell us one interesting fact about you and one tidbit about your pet we might not know. We're all ears! 👂
A microchip is a small chip inserted under the skin that can be read by a scanner. The identification number is unique to each animal and can help track down their owner's information if they become lost. We highly recommend pets be microchipped. It could be their ticket home! If you have ever wondered about microchipping your pet, here is some great information from the American Veterinary Medical Association: https://www.avma.org/microchipping-animals-faq
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Microchipping of Animals FAQ
Did you know that King County has multiple food banks for animals? One is located in Kent with the Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC.) There is also a mobile food bank made possible by the collaboration of multiple wonderful organizations. You can find more information on RASKC's website: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/regional-animal-services/special-programs/pet-assistance.aspx#petfoodbank
Spaying or neutering your kitten prevents overpopulation and can help them avoid health risks down the road. Learn more about keeping them healthy for life by asking your veterinarian about CareClub.
