San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital

10/16/2024

It's that time of year when we "paws" to let our amazing technicians know how much we love ❤️ them!! Here at SJVH we are blessed with a team that is not only skilled, but are caring as well! We 💕 you Cysco, Judy, Nicole, Joanie, Nessa, Jo, Christine and Stephanie! Please drop them a comment and let them know what they mean to your furry or not so furry family! 🐶🐱🐭🐰🦎🐉🐢🐦🐓🦔BTW, if you have any packing material or boxes, please drop them off at the Blackstone location!

10/06/2024

***ATTENTION***SJVH is finally MOVING to our temporary location at 7705 N First St. Fresno 93720. We will have to close down ALL SERVICES starting the week of October 28th, and we will be OPEN for business on November 4th. We will not have phone access for that week. PLEASE have all medications called in before WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 23rd, so we can ensure they are filled in time before we close on Friday.. If an emergency should arise during that week, please seek medical attention at one of the three emergency clinics. We are excited about the years to come, and we hope you will give us grace as we make this transition to our temporary home.

04/21/2024

These two are unstoppable! Are amazing front staff, Gina and Laura, work tirelessly, answering phone calls, voicemails, texts emails and doing their best to give amazing care to our pet parents and their babies! This week is an opportunity to take just a moment to thank them for the love and care they pour into their careers. We love them and we are blessed that they are ours!

03/02/2024

We are so excited to announce our new location! We closed on our land this week! It is officially ours now!! Our future home is east of the Chestnut diagonal south of Ashlan! Yes we are missing some of our wonderful staff in the photo! They are harder then herding cats!!!

02/29/2024

Do you know what else is spotty??? OUR INTERNET! The good news is they are working on it, the bad news, our phones are spotty too! Texting works though...855-657-3918

02/28/2024

We are so excited to share the news....but not until Friday! So stay tuned!!

02/14/2024

This lesion, known as a feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion (FORL), starts with erosion of the dentin. (Dentin is a layer of material that lies immediately underneath the enamel of the tooth.) It erodes the tooth to the point of fracturing the crown and exposing the nerve. Many owners don't realize this process is happening in their beloved felines mouth. A recent study of 228 cats showed 29% of cats over the age of 4.5 years have resorptive lesions. This is yet another reason to schedule an appointment today and have those choppers checked!

02/06/2024

Does your best friends breath stink? Is there an unpleasant odor after he licks you? Then your friend may have periodontal disease. In other words, YOUR DOG/CAT NEEDS A DENTAL!! Dental disease is a very common issue we see in all of our pets. So common, in fact, they declared February as National Dental Month! SJVH is here to help get those family members who lack a thumb to brush, back on track. As you can see in the pictures above, our highly skilled technician saved these teeth from a certain future of tooth decay/loss and has increased the overall health of our patient!!

02/01/2024

We are up and running again!! We still ask that you are patient with us as we still only have one amazing receptionist!

02/01/2024

Aaahhhh....SJVH INTERNET is DOWN!! That means our phones are down!!! You can still text us at 855-657-3918. We ask that you please have patience with us, we have ONE amazing receptionist today who is working her tail feathers off!!

01/30/2024

February is National Dental Month!! At SJVH, we pride ourselves in the quality and care that we give with each and every dental. A routine part of our cleanings is full mouth x-rays. It is amazing what we find above the gumline! The picture above shows a little bit of redness and irritation. The x-ray shows severe bone loss around that root. The tooth was extracted to stop any further disease! Now is a great time to get those beloved furry family members' teeth checked!!

01/27/2024

Tonka just had his last dose of Chemo! He started with us back in July for chemotherapy on referral from his own veterinarian in Chowchilla! We have absolutely enjoyed this sweet boy, and we are so happy to see he is doing well!!

01/27/2024

This is a new water polo club that is starting from the ground up here in the Central Valley. It is near and dear to the SJVH family-Dr. Alfaro's youngest son plays on the team! Show some love for this brand new club, come to the Pizza Factory, and get some grub!!

01/15/2024

Good morning! We wanted to alert all our wonderful followers that we are NOT selling any merchandise with a SJVH logo on it!! Please do not purchase from anyone that has reached out to you via facebook. It is not us!

10/24/2023

Some of our SJVH family may already know that we have to find a new home for our practice. Fresno City aquired the Vons shopping center over a year ago and in June they offered us a year to relocate! They are going to utilize the land to build senior housing and a recreation center. While that is exciting news for the city, that makes us have to pivot!
I am working closely with a realtor and we have been scouring the area for possible new locations! We ideally wanted to build, but land is scarce and the timeline is diminishing! We are now looking for buildings that we can purchase to renovate and call our bew home. The city has been great with working with us and we think we can still build if land presents itself soon, but an existing building may be more practical.
We are writing this because all it takes is one person who knows someone who is thinking about selling their land or building! We are looking for a structure that is at least 4000 sf but the dream is about 9000 sf near one of the major freeways! So if you know anyone that can help in this process please reach out! If not please send positive thoughts and prayers our way!!

10/15/2023

SJVH has THE most caring, dedicated group of technicians in the field. I am so proud of the work my team does, always putting the patient first. I am truly blessed to be working alongside these amazing people. It is Technician Appreciation Week!! Let's show them the love! ❤️

10/02/2023

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Be sure to check those puppies!!

09/19/2023

Extra, extra...San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital needs ALL your old newspapers!! Please drop them off today!!

08/25/2023

Our phones are currently down. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are working with our provider and will have them back up as soon as possible.

06/06/2023

Pet Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Pet Preparedness Social Media Toolkit

The Pet Preparedness Social Media Toolkit has safety and preparedness messages you can share on your social media channels. You can either copy these messages directly or customize them to reach your audience.

What you should know about Pet Preparedness

Include your pets in your emergency plans
Build a separate emergency kit for your pets
Make sure and keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster in case you become separated
Create a list of places that accept pets if an emergency happens
Graphics, Hashtags, Videos, & Related links

Pet Safety Graphics
Download the FEMA app
“Preparing Makes Sense for Pet Owners” (4:22) (YouTube)
The Humane Society of the United States
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Towards Animals (ASPCA)

General

June is National Month. Include your pets in your family emergency plan: www.ready.gov/pets
Preparing Makes Sense for Pet Owners. Watch this video for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUbSF_S20bE
Don't forget to include your pets in your family's emergency plans. Share this 1-minute video: https://youtu.be/BosQtZFv6Jk
Download, share or print ’s Pet owner’s planning guide with your community:https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/prepare-for-emergencies-pet-owners.pdf
Don't forget to make a plan for large animals & livestock before a disaster. Tips: www.ready.gov/animals
Your pets can't make their own plans for but you can. Learn how to plan ahead at www.ready.gov/pets
Are you traveling with your pets over the holidays? Pack a few emergency items for them too! www.ready.gov/pets
Emergency Kit

Take time to refresh your pets emergency kit-check water, food, & make sure their favorite toy is included to reduce stress www.ready.gov/pets
Pets need an emergency supply kit too. View what items should go in it: www.ready.gov/pets
A pet supply kit should contain the basics for survival like pet food and water.
Put a favorite toy, treats or bedding in your pet’s emergency kit to help reduce their stress.
Add extra pet food & water to your grocery list to update your pet's emergency kit.
Food, water, collar, veterinary records are some items for your pet’s emergency kit. More at: www.ready.gov/animals
Take care of farm friends in an emergency. Pack emergency items for them too, including vehicles and trailers.
Keep your pets' vet’s name and vaccination records handy in case of emergency.
Don't forget a pooper scooper, cat litter, or plastic bags in your pets' emergency kit!
Evacuation

Practice evacuating in the car with your animals, so they’re more comfortable if you need to evacuate in an emergency.
If officials tell you to evacuate before a storm, don't leave pets behind! https://www.ready.gov/animals
Get your pet familiar with their carrier before hits in case you need to evacuate with them quickly.
Animals left behind in a disaster can easily be lost or injured--always take them with you if evacuate.
If you evacuate your home take your pets & their supplies with you. www.ready.gov/pets
Shelter

Make a list & check it twice. List the address & number of all the places you can take your pet in an emergency.
Find out in advance where you can take your pets when an emergency happens in your community https://www.gopetfriendly.com/
Identify pet shelters now before the next emergency: https://www.ready.gov/animals
Pets displaced by a disaster are frequently kept in shelters or held by local orgs. Find a contact ahead of time.
Identification

Keep that cute selfie of you & your pet in your emergency kit to prove ownership.
Does your pet have ID? Put your name and contact information on your pet’s ID tag in case you’re separated in an emergency.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Take a current photo of your pet in case you get separated during a disaster.
Tip: Include the number of an out of town relative on your pet’s ID tag.
Think about “microchipping” your pet. These permanent implants help locate your pet following a disaster.
Tip: Keep your pets’ microchip registration info current so you can be contacted if your pet gets lost in a disaster.
After a disaster, don’t allow your pets to roam loose. Landmarks may have been changed & your pet could become disoriented.
Seasonal

Keeping Animals Safe When It’s Hot

Never leave pets in the car! Temperatures rise quickly even with the windows down and can be deadly for your pet.
indoors, check on neighbors & always call 911 if you see a pet or child in a hot car.
Be sure your pets have access to plenty of water, especially when it’s hot.
Make sure your pet has plenty of shady places to go when outdoors.
CAUTION: Test sidewalks with your hand. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s probably too hot for your pet.
Avoid exercising with your pet outside on extremely hot days
Keeping Animals Safe When It’s Cold

When you're cold your pets are cold. Bring pets inside during cold weather!
Always bring your pets inside when it’s freezing outside.
When the temperature drop remember to bring your pets inside. If you see animals outside call your local humane society or 311 if available.
Don't forget to wipe your dog’s paws! Ice-melting chemicals can make your pet sick.
Your pet may think antifreeze is sweet, but it’s not a dessert! Keep your pet safe this winter: http://bit.ly/1vKcaws
Bring your furry friends inside when temperatures take a dip!
Tip: Bring your furry friends inside. Move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.
Make sure pets are inside & out of the . If you see pets wandering outside call your local animal control agency.
Last Updated: 10/28/2022

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https://www.ready.gov/pet-toolkit

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04/25/2023

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week Gina and Laura! You are truly what keeps SJVH running! You are always thinking about the pets first-working tirelessly to get everyone seen in a timely manner! I see you go above and beyond for owners and their babies daily. You laugh with our clients, you cry with our clients, you truly care and it shows. SJVH is blessed to have the two of you! Thank you for all you do!!

12/13/2022

The Holiday season is here! We know how much us animal lovers like to share the festivities with our pet babies. We want you to embrace all the ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, and well Christmas tutus. Please share all your holiday animal pictures with us from your cat climbing the Christmas tree, family pjs, to Santa hats. Please shard those moments and post those funny and cute pics with us!
Happy Holidays!

10/18/2022

It's that wonderful time of the year again to celebrate SJVH's AMAZING staff!! They work so hard everyday to listen to your needs, fill your last minute prescriptions, work you in when the schedule is completely booked, be available for the docs when we are "barking" orders and still have enough love and compassion for the job they do to smile and snuggle your babies!! Thank you again to the ladies up front, our fearless office manager and the assistant/techs! HAPPY VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK!!

10/14/2022

October 12th is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day in the USA.

We know you all love your pets so much, but do we love them a bit too much? It is so incredibly easy to overfeed our pets. We do it without thinking about the long lasting and detrimental to health effects that it could have on them.
In 2018, an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese.
We are sure you agree these figures are pretty shocking!

So of you think that your pet is obese, there are lots of things that you can do to help them to lose weight. Whether it is more exercise or less food, this awareness day is a way of educating us all about healthy lifestyles for our beloved pets. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention website has lots of facts and figures along with helpful information to assist your pets weight and associated health issues.

Help raise awareness today and most of all, help your pet become healthy for their lives.

Please contact our office to schedule an appointment for your pet’s health care needs.

Office (559) 237-3596

Article from:
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/national-pet-obesity-awareness-day-usa-2022/

10/12/2022

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