Castro Valley Companion Animal Hospital

07/10/2023

Xylitol, the artificial sweetener used in some peanut butters, chewing gum, and ice cream, is now also being marketed as “Birch Sugar”. Xylitol, aka Birch Sugar, can cause liver failure in dogs!

02/15/2023

Who’s your Valentine this year? This year we are each others. Share yours with us below!

We hope everyone is having a great Valentine’s Day and a big thank you to everyone who dropped off valentines for us today at
-Staff at CVCAH

12/17/2022

8 days until Christmas! CVCAH wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
As a reminder we are closed Monday, December 26th and Monday January 2nd.
Thank You and Happy Holidays from CVCAH staff!

11/19/2022

You might have noticed our hospital is looking a little quieter. We lost our beloved hospital cat Kuma on Monday. She came to our hospital over 10 years ago thanks to Dr. Gandolfi and has been here ever since. She loved to greet people in the lobby and terrorize dogs by lurking around corners and strolling past them or try crawling in other cats carriers.
We feel the loss and miss you everyday Kuma, thank you for the laughs and all the times you stole our food and seats.
-CVCAH

11/17/2022

We can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week already! We wanted to remind everyone that CVCAH is closed for Thanksgiving 11/24 and Black Friday 11/25 and we open again Monday 11/28.
With the holidays coming we are even busier at times, which can mean longer response times and turn around on medications and food refills. Please keep this in mind and thank you!
- CVCAH Team

10/20/2022

Our vet techs do so much here at , they are essential to this hospital and making sure everyone is well cared for. So this week we celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week! Alisa, Diane, Becca, Tara, Ariele, Isabel, Trina, Anjela, Marianne, and Kenny we want to thank you so much for all you do each and everyday. Our techs are the first in for the day and the last out many days but each one does it with great love and dedication for your furry pets and you! So from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for all you do!

09/18/2022

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN HOURS TOMORROW!
Monday September 19th, 2022 8am-6pm
If medications or food need to be picked up please plan accordingly.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
-CVCAH Staff

08/31/2022

AS A REMINDER! is closed Monday September 5th for Labor Day! Please plan accordingly and thank you for your patience and understanding.
-CVCAH Staff

06/23/2022

We want to remind everyone that will be closed next weekend for July 4th. Does your pet need more medications for fireworks? Please plan ahead of time because appointments are filling up quickly and we want to get you medications before the loudness begins.

04/02/2022

Hi Everyone! We just want to let everyone know we are closing early on Monday April 4th so please plan accordingly if you need to pick up medications or food.
Thank You!
CVCAH

02/18/2022

To our Valued Patients, Beginning February 16th Indoor masking is still required by Alameda County Health Services for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in healthcare settings including Veterinary offices.

We appreciate your understanding with the current mask mandate.
Your Friends

12/25/2021

We wanted to say Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us at CVCAH! 🎄We love seeing all your family and fur friends on your cards each year.

12/15/2021

It’s 10 days till Christmas! As a reminder our office hours change for the holidays. We will be closed Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year’s Eve (12/31). Please plan accordingly if you need prescription refills or when scheduling appointments. And remember to refill prescriptions 48 hours in advance for the holidays.
Thanks and Happy Holidays!
- CVCAH

11/08/2021

It’s Fall y’all! Which means Thanksgiving is in a couple weeks! As a reminder we want to remind you that is closed on Thanksgiving 11/25 and Friday 11/26. If you need food or medications for your pet please plan accordingly and give us enough time to get them to you before we close.
Thank You!

10/19/2021

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week and at we celebrate our technicians everyday. You’ve probably seen them running around the hospital, or helping out with your fur friend when they visit, but there’s also so much more they do that you don’t see everyday and that’s why we want to give them a big thanks and round of applause.
So if you see them this week give them a special thanks for all that they do.
Thank You technicians of Castro Valley Companion!

08/27/2021

We are so excited to announce we’ve added another dogter to our team at Dr. Nicole Scripps! We are pawsitive you and your fur family will love her as much as we do! Please call and schedule your pets visit with her for any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday!

Dr. Nicole Scripps is a Las Vegas native and completed her undergraduate studies with a B.S. in Animal Science from The University of Nevada-Reno. She has been practicing veterinary medicine and surgery in California since 2015, after receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University. In addition, she also finished her clinical year at Louisiana State University prior to graduation and just moved to the Danville area with her family. Dr. Scripps has a strong interest in small animal preventative medicine, dentistry and surgery, and also enjoys working with bully breeds in particular. In addition to practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Scripps enjoyed reading, doing Orange Theory, traveling and experiencing other cultures. Dr. Scripps, her husband, and two young sons share their home with the French Bulldog “Reddick,” and “GiGi” a pit bull mix. Dr. Scripps is an active member of the veterinary community, including memberships with CVMA, AVMA, and the local chapter ACVMA.

07/21/2021

Our Fax Machine is Malfunctioning this week. Please be aware of this when trying to get place orders for medications from online pharmacies, may cause delays and slower approval times for outside pharmacies like 1800 Pet Meds and Chewy Pharmacy.

Thank everyone for your patience and understanding.

07/13/2021

⚠️⚠️Monday July 19th, CVCAH will open at 12pm⚠️⚠️We will be open until 8pm Monday night.
Please be aware of the business hours change and plan accordingly. Thank you!

07/04/2021

Happy Fourth of July everyone! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

06/29/2021

Just a Reminder we are closed Monday July 5th in observance of Independence Day.
Fourth of July is a scary time for pets make them feel safe and secure with some helpful tips.
If you think your pet might need medications to help with the firework please call us soon! Don’t wait till Friday!

06/25/2021

As things begin to open up lives will slowly go back to as they were and for many that means our dogs will be alone at home while we are at work. Just as you might have some anxiety they might as well. Help your fur friend adjust to your new routine.

As people get back to in-person work, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. One tip from a veterinarian: Don't make a big deal about leaving and coming back home.

05/30/2021

We hope everyone is enjoying this Memorial Day Weekend!
Temperatures are rising this weekend and we want to remind everyone to take care of their furry friends too. When temperatures rise outside so does the ground and inside our cars.
Let’s all keep ourselves and a furry friends sage this weekend!

05/06/2021

National Pet Day 3! We’ve got fluffy cats and pets with expressive eyes 👀. We love when your pets come in with big eyes and all cute and cuddly.

05/05/2021

National Pet Week! Day ✌🏻 Today’s post if full of puppies and kittens everyone’s a puppy and kitten right? Share your pups and kitties with us!

05/03/2021

It’s National Pet Week! Everyday this week we will be posting pictures of different patients that have come in to recently.
Since it’s National Pet Week share pictures of how you’re appreciating your pets this week and every week.