Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

04/12/2025

Dogs bite for a variety of reasons, but most commonly as a reaction.

If you are bitten:
📌If the dog's owner is present, request proof of rabies vaccination, and get the owner's name and contact information.
📌Clean the bite wound with soap and water as soon as possible.
📌Consult your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room if it's after office hours.
📌Contact the dog's veterinarian to check vaccination records.

If your dog bites someone:
⚠️Restrain your dog immediately.
⚠️Separate your dog from the scene of the bite.
⚠️Try to confine your dog in a safe place.
⚠️Make sure that the wounds are washed with soap and water.
⚠️Encourage the bite victim to seek professional medical advice to check on the seriousness of the wound and the risk of rabies or other infections.
⚠️Give the bite victim – or others who are with the person at the time of the incident – your name, address and phone number, as well as information about your dog’s most recent rabies vaccination.
⚠️Obey local rules and laws regarding reporting of dog bites.

Visit https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention for more dog bite prevention tips as well as what to do if you are bitten or if your pet bites someone.

04/11/2025

04/05/2025

Congratulations Chase!
Our April employee of the month! You are amazing with assisting Dr. Mar and are kind to both our patients, employees, and clients alike. You are an asset to the team and always keep it cool when needed.! Thank you for all you do!

04/01/2025

Its Pet First Aid Prevention Month.!No matter where you live, disasters and emergencies can happen. We will be posting recommendations on how to be prepared if the situation arises.

Here are tips from the AVMA to get you started:

🚨Locate and pre-arrange an evacuation site that would be outside the impacted area.
🚨Know how you plan to transport your pets during an evacuation event, and practice evacuating with all pets and their supplies.
🚨Assemble an animal evacuation kit. Keep animal equipment where rescue personnel, neighbors, and friends can easily find it.
🚨Collect records to help care for your pet during a disaster, such as vaccination records, medical records, and proof of ownership, and know how to access them.
🚨Consider including a signed veterinary medical treatment authorization with your evacuation kit. This will help your veterinarian provide care if your pet must be treated during your absence.
🚨Designate a friend or neighbor to care for your pets in the event a disaster occurs when you are not at home.
🚨Provide your friend or neighbor a letter signed by you that will release them from responsibility if a pet is injured during an evacuation and that tells them the location of your evacuation kit.
🚨Be ready to reunite in case you are separated from your pet. Ensure your pet has proper identification and that microchip and other ID information is up to date.
🚨Remember: Bring all pets indoors at the first sign of a potential disaster situation so all pets are accounted for if you need to evacuate.

03/25/2025

Did you know that just one flea can lead to an infestation on your cat in no time? 🐱🦟
The good news is that year-round prevention is easy and effective.

Regular treatments will keep fleas at bay and help protect your cat from other parasites that can cause serious health issues, like skin infections and anemia.

03/23/2025

As Poison Prevention Week comes to a close here are a few of the common toxicities to watch out for.

03/22/2025

03/20/2025

With the First Day of Spring falling during we want to highlight the most common toxic plants and flowers:

- Lilies (lethal to cats)
- Sago Palms
- Azaleas
- Daffodils
- Tulips
- Hyacinths
- Cyclamens
- Crocus
- Oleander
- Hibiscus

If you suspect that your pet has ingested a toxic flower or plant, contact us at 559-451-0800 to bring them in ASAP. You can also call Pet Poison Control Center at (800) 213-6680 for further instruction.

03/17/2025

☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at FVSEC! ☘️

How lucky are we to have such wonderful clients like you?!Keep in mind the following pet safety tips when celebrating the holiday:

~Keep alcoholic beverages away from your pet
~Loud noises and celebrations can startle your pet and make them nervous
~Keep shamrocks out of reach
~If you are dressing up your pet, remember to keep their safety and comfortability in mind

Did you and your pets celebrate today? Share pictures with us in the comments below!