VCA Acacia Animal Hospital

04/09/2025

Does your dog bark non-stop? It's time for an attitude check! We're sharing some must-knows to see if your dog is experiencing medical or behavioral issues.

04/07/2025

Medical emergencies can occur suddenly and without warning, so it's best to be prepared. A Pet First Aid Kit allows you to have important items available to care for your pet in one area. No one can be prepared for all emergencies, but it's still important to have the basics.

If the emergency is severe, get your pet to your local hospital as soon as possible.

04/04/2025

Meowzart...Bark Twain...Mary Puppins? We love meeting pets with names just as special as they are.

Is your pet's name unique? Let us know in the comments!

04/03/2025

This Heartworm Awareness Month, make sure that your pet has the proper protection against heartworms. Year-round parasite prevention is always the best form of protection.

04/01/2025

It's not every day that you hear the wildest pet stories, but at VCA, it's a daily occurrence!

03/31/2025

What is anesthesia, and why is it so important?

Anesthesia can seem intimidating, but it can help your pet be treated without pain, stress, or discomfort. We're sharing the importance of anesthesia and how it may be necessary to make sure your pet is cared for.

03/28/2025

Pup quiz time! How did you score? Comment below and tell us how many you got right!

03/26/2025

Blood work is an important step in helping your pet get better. It can help diagnose hidden ailments, expose parasites, or uncover what's affecting your pet.

We're sharing a few reasons on how a little bit of blood can make a difference in their care plan.

03/25/2025

While it can cause severe illness in pets, leptospirosis is preventable through routine vaccination for all dogs.

Contact your local VCA to schedule your vaccine now.

03/24/2025

Watch out for this hidden outdoor danger! 🌾🐾 Foxtails may look harmless, but these pesky grass seeds can cause serious harm to your pet on your next hike. Learn more about the risks and how to avoid them!

03/23/2025

There's no greater love than puppy love! Celebrate National Puppy Day with the best gift for your new furry friend—a FREE first exam at participating VCA Animal Hospitals!

📍 Find a hospital & book today. New clients only. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit Now: vca.mobi/NationalPuppyDay

03/21/2025

Safety first! Whether you're out for a walk or relaxing at home, the right pet safety gear is a must. We've rounded up our top picks to keep our pets protected. Watch to see our favorites!

03/20/2025

Spring is in the air 🌼 Next time you stop and smell the flowers, make sure they're safe for your pet to sniff too!

What's your favorite Spring activity with your pet? Let us know in the comments.

03/18/2025

Meeting your pet is one of the easiest hellos, but it's also one of the hardest goodbyes.

Jennifer Scanlon, VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, spoke with Newsweek about pet grief and how important it is to help pet owners navigate these difficult times.

Read More:

An X-ray revealed my 12-year-old dog had hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer known as the "silent killer."

03/17/2025

We're feline lucky cause it's St. Cat-ricks Day 🍀!

03/14/2025

When it comes to pet health, make sure you're in the know. We're debunking a few common myths that can put your pet's health at risk.

03/13/2025

March 13th is

Today is dedicated to the incredible canines out there whose service and sacrifice help to keep us safe.

03/13/2025

We here at VCA Acacia salute our four-legged heroes on March 13, 2025. This day is set aside to honor the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs.

03/12/2025

Raise your hand if your timeline is just photos of the cutest pets! 😹🤚

03/07/2025

Indy wants everyone to hear the news that camp is back. We want to thank everyone for your patience. Come join the pack for Doggie Day Camp Monday through Friday!

02/09/2025

VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is pleased to welcome Dr. Eric Posthumus as our new medical director. He joins us from VCA Bay Park Animal Hospital where he has worked since October 2012.

He graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 and was a member of the Phi Zeta Honor Society. Eric did his undergraduate work at UC Santa Barbara, where he was an NCAA Division I all-American pitcher for the UCSB Gauchos. Dr. Posthumus has special interests in internal medicine, endoscopy, diagnostic ultrasound, and soft-tissue and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Posthumus specializes in treating dogs and cats.

02/02/2025

Remi worked up a good attempt for Slobbering Sunday.

01/31/2025

Happy Birthday 4th Birthday Stella!

01/28/2025

It's always a good time to review your wildfire safety plans. If your pet doesn't have a microchip please consider getting your pet microchipped. We do encourage pets to wear a collar that has a tag with their name and your phone number on it. However, the collars can get lost in emergency situations.

01/27/2025

Lela would like everyone to know what her favorite meme is.

01/24/2025

Thank you for sharing your birthday with us Indy.

01/23/2025

Kingston's favorite part of bath time is the cheese.

01/22/2025

For the pets displaced in the wildfires, we are offering free boarding at many of our locations:

VCA Chatsworth - 818-341-7770
VCA Adler - 818-893-6366
VCA Bakersfield - 661-327-4444
VCA West LA - 310-473-2951
VCA Kennel Club Resort & Spa - 310-539-2201
VCA Miller-Robertson - 310-657-7050

Please contact the hospital for availability. For VCA clients, please make sure to download myVCA app to have all of your pet's records on hand.

01/17/2025

Now that the holiday fun has slowed down we wanted to take a minute and appreciate our clients who celebrated with our Resort staff. All photos taken helped raise money for VCA Charities "A Home for the Holidays".

01/10/2025

Now through January 31, all donations made to VCA Charities at VCA Animal Hospitals throughout California will support disaster relief efforts, including support for pets impacted by the current devasting fires in the Los Angeles area. VCA Animal Hospitals is proud to support VCA Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in their disaster relief efforts. Every dollar helps local animal welfare organizations shelter, transport and care for pets through grants that fund veterinary care, medication, food, and supplies.

Donations can be made at any VCA Animal Hospitals or visit VCACharities.org to donate online.

12/28/2024

Cody thinks we show off too many dogs. He is here to represent the feline purrsuasion. Happy Caturday.

12/25/2024

Wishing you a very happy holiday season. We will be closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will open for regular appointments on Thursday, December 26th at 7am. Pick-up from the Resort will start at 9:00 am. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

12/22/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our resort staff!
Our holiday operating hours, we will be open from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24th, and Tuesday, December 31st. We will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, and Wednesday, January 1st. Pick-up from the Resort will start the following day at 9:00 am.

12/22/2024

Who wore it best Siren or Walter for Saturday Slobber?

12/21/2024

Camp Tiny Tikes has been kicking lately. (Snugglebear, Rusty, Louie, Ollie, Snoopy, and Lani)

12/20/2024

Siren, Billy, and Wyatt are just waiting for round two.