Valley Veterinary Services Inc.

08/23/2024

Looks like our phone may have been down for a few hours today for phone calls! We are up and running again if you need to get ahold of us! Texting HAS been working today!

08/12/2024

Enjoy going back to school! Remember to make sure your homework doesn’t get eaten by the dog!! 🐕 🐾🐕🐾

08/09/2024

08/07/2024

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08/06/2024

Unfortunately due to changes in NAS Lemoore base policy in regards to company vehicles we will NO LONGER be able to offer house call services on base, effective immediately. 😢😢

08/05/2024

Did you know?? Horses are supposed to receive vaccines every 6 months!! Don’t forget to get your horses scheduled for their fall vaccines!!

Our vaccine recommendations:
Spring: 5 way, West Nile Virus
Fall: 5 way, Rabies

08/01/2024

Office kitty Beretta thinks she is ready to start seeing patients!! 🤣🐾

07/30/2024

Pigs get hernias too! This little show pig had an umbilical abscess that was eating away her abdominal wall layer causing a hernia! Dr Kayla and team were able to surgically repair it and wish her a speedy recovery and great show career! 🐷🐽

07/26/2024

Office kitty Beretta would like to educate everyone on how SHE thinks E-Collars should be used!! She says they are great for beds! 🤣🤣

07/22/2024

It is very hard to be clinic kitties!! We get so sleepy we can’t even get ourselves fully into bed!! 🤣🤣 Meet Beretta and Wesson our new clinic kitties (ie practice manager and internal security) 🐾💕🐾💕

07/17/2024

Animals ALL bring so much to our lives! Thankful that we can be a part of making THIER lives better!! 💕🐾💕🐾

07/16/2024

Too funny!!

07/15/2024

Be careful when walking dogs with this heat wave! Here are some tips to help!

Walking dogs in heat and humidity requires special precautions to ensure their safety and comfort. Here are some tips:

1. **Walk During Cooler Times**: Early morning or late evening walks are best when temperatures are lower.
2. **Keep Walks Short**: Limit the duration of walks to avoid overexertion.
3. **Stay Hydrated**: Carry water for your dog and offer frequent water breaks.
4. **Avoid Hot Surfaces**: Asphalt and sand can become extremely hot and burn your dog's paws. Walk on grass or use protective booties.
5. **Watch for Signs of Overheating**: Symptoms include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, or collapse. If you notice any of these signs, seek shade, offer water, and contact a vet if necessary.
6. **Use Cooling Gear**: Consider using cooling vests, bandanas, or mats to help keep your dog cool.
7. **Check Humidity Levels**: High humidity can make it harder for dogs to cool themselves. Be extra cautious on humid days.

Always prioritize your dog's well-being and adjust your plans based on the weather conditions.

07/12/2024

Meet our Camel friends Big Jim and Alvin! They came in last week for their routine teeth floating and vaccines! 💕

07/10/2024

***What kind of water/swimming tricks can YOUR pets do?? Comment and post pics below!***

When it comes to swimming safety and tricks for pets, especially dogs, it's important to take a cautious and gradual approach. Here are some tips to ensure safety and fun:

Safety Tips

1. **Supervision:** Always supervise your pet when they're in or around water.
2. **Life Jackets:** Use a pet life jacket, especially if your pet is new to swimming or if you're in deep or fast-moving water.
3. **Gradual Introduction:** Introduce your pet to water slowly. Start in shallow water and gradually move to deeper areas.
4. **Safe Exits:** Ensure there are easy ways for your pet to get out of the water, such as steps or ramps.
5. **Hydration and Breaks:** Provide fresh water and encourage breaks to prevent exhaustion.
6. **Temperature Awareness:** Make sure the water isn’t too cold, and avoid swimming during extreme heat.
7. **Avoid Dangerous Areas:** Stay away from areas with strong currents, undertows, or hazardous wildlife.
8. **Cleanliness:** Rinse your pet with fresh water after swimming to remove chlorine, salt, or algae.

Tricks to Teach

1. **Fetching:** Start by throwing a floating toy in shallow water and gradually increase the distance.
2. **Dock Jumping:** If your pet is comfortable, you can train them to jump off a dock to retrieve a toy.
3. **Swimming Laps:** Encourage your pet to swim back and forth between two points for exercise.
4. **Dive for Toys:** Some dogs enjoy diving for submerged toys. Start with shallow water and gradually increase the depth.
5. **Swimming with You:** Train your pet to swim alongside you for companionship and exercise.

Training Tips

1. **Positive Reinforcement:** Use treats and praise to reward your pet for successful swimming and tricks.
2. **Patience:** Be patient and never force your pet into water if they're scared or reluctant.
3. **Consistency:** Regular practice helps your pet become a confident swimmer.
4. **Professional Help:** Consider professional training if your pet shows fear or difficulty learning to swim.

By following these tips, you can ensure your pet enjoys swimming safely and learns some fun tricks.

07/09/2024

***PLEASE SHARE so we can help find her owner!!***

Never a dull moment!! Dr Kayla and RVT Celina were out doing house calls in Tulare and found this cute pup running around scared in this 110* weather! They immediately pulled over, caught her and delivered her to Tulare Animal Services! If you know this dog please tell the owners to call Tulare Animal Services!!

07/08/2024

Meet Patty! She is a 118lb Sulcata tortoise that came into the clinic for a beak trim! This had to be performed under anesthesia/sedation, check out her anesthesia mask! Did you know we see exotics here at Valley Vet Services?? We have seen everything from small pocket pets, reptiles, emus, camels and even Zebras! Never a dull moment here at Valley Vet Services!!

07/05/2024

If you have received a response on our last post similar to this, it is NOT correct! We think Meta AI is doing an auto response. We will announce the winner on Monday morning as a separate post. There are some VERY CLOSE guesses so far!

07/05/2024

***Please SHARE and comment! Anyone with the correct answer will receive a $25 Valley Veterinary Services gift certificate!! Winner(s) will be announced NEXT Friday 7/12/24***

Poor Angel! She had a pile of (as well as a HUGE single) urinary stones in her bladder! She had emergency surgery to have them all removed and is now on her way to a successful recovery!!

Can YOU GUESS how many stones Dr Kayla and team removed??

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🎆🎇🇺🇸🇺🇸

07/03/2024

07/03/2024

Attention all business, crafters, and animal lovers!!! We are looking for auction items for an auction to raise some much needed funds for the fur babies in need!

If you have items you would like to donate please message us! We would be happy to pick up items locally!! We are also happy to post who the donations come from to help support your business!! Thank you all so much for your support!! 🐾💕

07/01/2024

This is TODAY!

Bring by a receipt showing you purchased from Panda Express as part of our fundraiser with them and we will give you an extra ticket for a drawing AND 10% off any purchases from our booth.

We have five $100 gift certificates for our booth to give away! Also, earn more tickets with every $20 worth of items purchased at our booth!

Drawing will take place during our fun little show that starts right around dusk.

You can bring chairs and canopies. We will have otter pops available to hand out, and some cookies as well...yum!

We will light up some of the fun products we have in stock and just enjoy an evening out before it gets CRAZY hot this week

We hope to see you there!

07/01/2024

Be careful out there when working your horses in this heat!

06/28/2024

Meet Delilah! She came in to visit us at the clinic today! 🐐💕

06/28/2024

Just the faces of some of the available shelter dogs! They need you!

Shelter is located at 3817 South K St. Tulare, CA
Monday - 10 am to 7 pm - closed for lunch from 2-3
Tuesday- Friday - 8 am to 5 pm. Closed from 12-1 for lunch