K. Vet Animal Care

07/09/2025

As the hot days keep rolling in, please remember to be cautious of heat stroke in your pets and keep them out of the heat, including hot cars, even with air conditioning. Long-haired and double-coated dogs need to have some extra precautions, as well.

Signs of heat stroke consist of dry or sticky gums, elevated breathing rates, lethargy, and even seizures.

Our hearts go out to Bruno's family. 🐾💕

Early signs of heat stroke in dogs include panting, dry gums and excessive drooling.

07/03/2025

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

We will be closed this entire holiday weekend! (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

Don't forget, the festivities are not for everyone! Take the steps to keep your loved ones safe during this holiday.

https://www.aaha.org/newstat/publications/fireworks-arent-fun-for-everyone/

07/02/2025

Tomorrow, Thursday, July 3rd, we will be opening late at 10 A.M. for our bi-monthly staff meeting. If your pet is having a medical emergency, please reach out to your local emergency 24-hour clinic!

Emergency care around the area: VEG, BluePearl Pet Hospital, and Avets.

We look forward to those happy faces walking in the door at 10 A.M.!

07/01/2025

We will be closed on July 4th, 5th, and 6th for the holiday weekend. Please make sure to get your pet's medications refilled before it's too late!

06/26/2025

𝓗𝓸𝔀 𝓽𝓸 𝓚𝓮𝓮𝓹 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓓𝓸𝓰 𝓐𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮 𝓓𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻

Keeping your dog active is important for their physical health, but also for mental stimulation. Here are some tips for keeping them active while keeping them safe as well.

🐕 Take multiple short walks instead of one long walk

🌥 Take walks before the sun comes up or after the sun goes down

🏠 Stay close to home so you can cut the walk short if your dog is slowing down

👢 Use boots or other foot protection to prevent burns from hot pavement

💧 Bring water for you and your dog when walking

🐾Use cooling vests when taking them out for a walk

🏋️‍♀️Enroll in rehab and exercise your pet in a climate-controlled environment!

Please, keep you and your pets safe during the hot weather. If you are too hot, then they are too! 🔥🔥

06/25/2025

With the very high temps this week, linked are some tips on how to beat the heat and avoid heat stroke!

Heat Stroke Signs:
-Excessive Panting, drooling
-Difficulty breathing
-Vomiting
-Diarrhea
-Lethargy
-Stumbling
-Sudden collapse
-Seizures

https://www.aaha.org/resources/beyond-the-basics-heat-safety-tips-for-pet-owners/

06/20/2025

The 4th of July is right around the corner. NOW is the time to call and request calming medications/herbs for those pesky fireworks our pets don't like!

We will be closed the entire weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) for the 4th of July! Reach out soon so we can have these medications/herbs filled for your pets.

Below is an article on how to prepare your pets for the holiday weekend.

https://www.aaha.org/newstat/publications/creating-a-safe-haven-for-pets-this-fourth-of-july/

06/18/2025

June 18th is Veterinary Appreciation Day!

We want to extend our gratitude to Dr. Konegger, Dr. Hougentogler, Dr. Wong, and Dr. Bouch for their dedication to all our beloved pets throughout the years!

06/06/2025

Congratulations to our high school grad, Bel!!

06/04/2025

This week is Pet Appreciation Week!

This is a time to honor those pets who have been a great addition to your lives! Take some time this week to show some extra love to your furry (or not-so-furry) family members.

With the weather finally letting up, take your pup for a walk or give your cat some extra treats.

Let us know how you showed some extra TLC to your loved ones this week!

05/28/2025

We know we have been getting a lot of new faces here at K Vet Animal Care, so we would like to start introducing them to you all again!

Give a warm welcome to Nicole!

Nicole discovered her passion for animal care as a young girl playing with her grandfather’s barn cats. After spending 20 years working in other industries, she decided to pursue her calling and graduated from PennWest California’s veterinary technology program in 2023. That same summer, she passed the VTNE and became a certified veterinary technician!

While Nicole loves working with all animals, she has a special affinity for cats and takes pride in caring for both feline and canine patients. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, crafting, and spending time with her husband and their eight beloved cats: Ryuko, Moa, Bagheera, Onyx, Loki, Gamora, Felix, and Jones.

05/23/2025

We will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will be in the office, on Saturday, May 24th for medication pick-ups and sample drop-offs. We wish you all a safe holiday weekend.