Valley Veterinary Hospital Draper

Valley Veterinary Hospital Draper Urgent and primary veterinary care. Please call to schedule an appointment or inquire about walk-in availability and wait times.
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10/10/2025

It’s safe to say that Kodi is highly treat motivated. 🤭

The face you make when you had to get neutered and it’s only Thursday... 🙄🤣 ...
10/09/2025

The face you make when you had to get neutered and it’s only Thursday... 🙄🤣

🐕Pet Obesity Awareness Day!🦮Why is Pet Obesity a Concern? 🤔Pet obesity poses a serious health risk for pets and is recog...
10/08/2025

🐕Pet Obesity Awareness Day!🦮

Why is Pet Obesity a Concern? 🤔
Pet obesity poses a serious health risk for pets and is recognized as a common, preventable health condition. Carrying excess weight can result in various health complications. Some of these concerns include: 👇🏼

* Joint Issues: Additional stress on joints and vertebrae can lead to degenerative joint disease and arthritis. 🦴
* Metabolic Disorders: There is an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus and kidney disease.
* Cardiovascular Problems: Heart-related issues can arise. ❤️
* Increased Susceptibility to Infections and Other Diseases: This includes bladder and urinary tract issues, as well as certain types of cancer.

Pets can gain weight for a number of reasons including:
1)Overfeeding
2)Lack of exercise
3)Genetics
4)Underlying medical conditions

👉🏼Veterinarians use the Body Condition Score (BCS) to evaluate if your pets maintain a healthy weight. The BCS is an index that typically ranges from 1 to 9, although some veterinarians may use alternative scales. A higher score indicates greater obesity, while a score closer to the middle of the range suggests an ideal body condition. If the index score is closer to the lower end of the range, it may indicate that the animal is underweight.

An easy way to tell if your pet has an ideal body condition score at home is: ⬇️
1) Pet has a nice hourglass shape at the waist.
2) The ribs of the animal are easily felt but not visible.
3) When visualizing the animal from above, you can easily see a waist.

So what can you do if your pet is considered a “chunky monkey?” 🙊

✔️Ensure your pet is receiving a balanced diet.
✔️Cut back on those calories.
✔️Exercise your pet more often.

👩‍⚕️☑️Speak to your vet to get advice or schedule an appointment to rule out any underlying medical concerns that could be contributing to your pet’s weight gain!

🕸️Everyday is Halloween when your name is Spooky🦇
10/07/2025

🕸️Everyday is Halloween when your name is Spooky🦇

😍A Cute Face to Brighten Your Monday Night! Meet Cricket, the adorable Boston Terrier! She came in for her wellness chec...
10/07/2025

😍A Cute Face to Brighten Your Monday Night!

Meet Cricket, the adorable Boston Terrier! She came in for her wellness check, puppy vaccinations and she received plenty of love from our reception team!

10/03/2025

🙊This curious doggo thought hair ties looked like a tasty snack.

Unfortunately, items such as hair ties, socks/underwear, string and toys can get stuck in the stomach or intestines and cause serious blockages and health concerns.

Doctor Stockstill performed surgery to remove the hair ties and got this pup on the road to recovery ❤️‍🩹

Remember, keep small household items out of your pet’s reach… our pets are sneakier than we think! 😏


10/03/2025

🚨 Allergic reaction alert ! 🚨

This sweet pup came to see us after suddenly developing facial swelling from an allergic reaction. Her parents acted fast and brought her in.

With quick treatment this cute gal is feeling much better!

👉 Signs of allergic reactions in pets include:

* Facial swelling
* Hives or itchy skin
* Vomiting or diarrhea
* Difficulty breathing (emergency 🚨)

If you notice any of these symptoms, don’t wait, get your pet checked right away!


🎂🎉Please help us give a big birthday shout-out to Mr. Frankie, who turned 11 years old today! Double tap to give him som...
10/02/2025

🎂🎉Please help us give a big birthday shout-out to Mr. Frankie, who turned 11 years old today! Double tap to give him some love! ❤️

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🐯Adventure awaits! 🐾 This curious kitty is ready to explore and get into mischief. ...
10/02/2025

🐯Adventure awaits! 🐾 This curious kitty is ready to explore and get into mischief.

Halloween costume contest! WIN A COMPLIMENTARY NAIL TRIM FOR YOUR PET 👇🏼We invite you to participate in our Halloween c...
09/30/2025

Halloween costume contest!

WIN A COMPLIMENTARY NAIL TRIM FOR YOUR PET 👇🏼

We invite you to participate in our Halloween costume contest! We can’t wait to see your pets dressed up in their adorable, spooky, funny, and frightful costumes!

🦇Make sure to follow us on Instagram.

🎃Tag us in your pet’s Halloween costume photo!

👻Our team will select a winner, who will be announced on Monday, November 3rd.

Please share this post with family and friends as well!

😍Sweet Gypsy was seen today for an ultrasound with , bringing along her squishy to give her comfort! She has an impress...
09/30/2025

😍Sweet Gypsy was seen today for an ultrasound with , bringing along her squishy to give her comfort! She has an impressive collection of squishes. 🧸

Just a cute face for your Thursday afternoon! 😆
09/25/2025

Just a cute face for your Thursday afternoon! 😆

Address

1182 E Draper Pkwy
Draper, UT
84020

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+18014100360

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