Valley View Veterinary Hospital

08/30/2024

Please have the number to your nearest Vet ER handy in case of an emergency. We'll return on Tuesday, September 3rd for regular business hours.

08/25/2024

This is so accurate!!! Hahaha
Please know we are doing our very best🤣. There are so many different kinds now! Where to start!?

08/24/2024

I believe we can all relate to this! 😉🤭😁

08/24/2024

We just wanted to wish this little cutie, the best birthday ever! Happy 5th birthday Sugar Plum! We celebrated yesterday, one day early.
We got to celebrate and spoil her even more yesterday!

08/19/2024

Just wanted to let everyone know that we are able to take on new clients at this time. These spots fill up fast, so if you know of anyone who has been trying to get in, please let them know. Thank you so much!

07/31/2024

Hello all! Stewart here again! My work sister, SugarPlum, and I wanted to share some pictures with you and to let you all know we are officially moved over. We worked really hard last Thursday and Friday to get everything moved over to our new hospital!
Some of our favorite humans came to help. They brought us...errrr, the staff breakfast and lunch! I heard it was delicious and greatly appreciated! The staff wanted me to apologize for any inconvenience being closed those 2 days may have caused, and they hope you understand. They also got a new phone system, so they ask that you please be patient with them while they iron out any wrinkles in the system. It's been exhausting for Sugar and I to manage this move, we're thankful our staff could keep up with our energy! We'd like to give special thanks to Diana Gatti for the delicious lunch, Janice Adams for the delicious breakfast and lunch, Dave & Vickie Dellone, and Rick Brewer for all your help! We know how lucky we are to have the most amazing clients, and we look forward to serving you and your fur family at our new location! Right next door!

07/20/2024

Hi, my name is Stewart! I'm so excited to share some very important news with you all! We are moving!.... Don't worry, we're not going far at all! We'll be right next door! You can follow my tracks, they'll take you to our new hospital! We will be closed next Thursday the 25th and Friday the 26th, I need to make sure my staff...errrr, the staff has time to move everything over. I'll make sure they do a good job! We will be open the following Monday, July 29th! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but look forward to serving you at our new location.
10250 Hwy. 41 Madera, CA. 93636.
Same phone number.
Please look up your nearest emergency hospital before next week just in case your fur pet is in need of emergency services!

06/29/2024

Please do not take your pets out in this heat!

06/28/2024

We will be closed on Thursday July 4th in observance of Independence day. We will reopen on Friday with normal business hours.
Please keep your pets safe! Make sure they have current name tags, microchips, and secure fencing for the larger animals. Please look up your nearest Veterinary Emergency Hospital, and have that number handy in case of any emergency. Thank you and be safe!

06/17/2024

Just a quick reminder to get your fur babies in for a microchip before the 4th and or medications they may need. Please don't wait until the last minute as we may not be able to accommodate your needs. Thank you in advance.

06/06/2024

The Fourth of July is fast approaching!! Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people; but all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and travel can be dangerous; and potentially dangerous debris can end up lying on the ground where pets can eat or play with it.

Whether or not you're planning your own Independence Day celebration, it's important to take precautions to keep your pets safe both during and after Fourth of July festivities.

Preparing in advance:
Make sure your pets – cats and dogs alike – have identification tags with up-to-date information. If you have horses, you might consider marking a safety (breakaway) halter with your contact information and leaving it on your horse during this stressful time.
If your pets aren’t already microchipped, please consider doing so for the safety of your pet. This simple procedure can greatly improve your chances of getting your pets back if they become lost.
If your pets are microchipped, make sure your contact information in the microchip registry is up-to-date.
Take a current photo of all of your cats, dogs and horses, birds, etc.– just in case.
If your pet has historically been anxious on this holiday, or if you have reason to expect potentially harmful reactions, consider behavioral therapy to desensitize your pet and reduce the risk of problems. Some pets may need medication. Make sure to reach out to us with enough notice to get those types of prescriptions to you. Make certain environment is safe and secure. If your neighbors set off fireworks at an unexpected time, is your yard secure enough to keep your pet contained? Are pasture fences secure enough to keep horses or other livestock confined? Evaluate your options, and choose the safest area for your animals; and make improvements if needed to make the area more secure.
Safety during July 4 celebrations:
Leave your pets at home when you go to parties, fireworks displays, parades and other gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places and crowds can all be very frightening to pets, and there's great risk of pets becoming spooked and running away.
Consider putting your pets in a safe, escape-proof room or crate during parties and fireworks.
Keep horses and livestock in safely fenced areas and as far from the excitement and noise as possible.
If you're hosting guests, ask them to help keep an eye on your pets to make sure they don’t escape. Placing notes on exit doors and gates can help both you and your guests remain vigilant.
Keep your pets inside if you or your neighbors are setting off fireworks.
Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal and kabob skewers away from curious pets.
Don't let pets get near your barbecue grill while it is in use or still hot.
Avoid the urge to feed your pets table scraps or other foods intended for people.
Remember that too much sun and heat (and humidity!) can be dangerous to pets. Keep them inside when it's extremely hot/humid; make sure they have access to shady spots and plenty of water when outdoors; don't leave them outside for extended periods in hot weather; and know the signs that a pet may be overheating.
Never leave your pet in your car when it's warm outside.
If you're travelling out of town for the holiday, consider leaving your pets at home with a pet sitter or boarding them in a kennel. If you need to bring them with you, be sure you know how to keep them safe.

After the celebrations:
Check your yard for fireworks debris before allowing pets outside to play or relax. Even if you didn't set off fireworks yourself, debris can make its way into your yard, where curious animals may pick it up to play with or eat.
Check your pastures and remove debris to protect horses and livestock.
If you hosted guests, check both your yard and home for food scraps or other debris that might be dangerous to pets, such as food skewers.
Together, we can keep your furbabies safe!

05/21/2024

Our office will be closed on Monday the 27th of May in observance of Memorial Day. If you should have an emergency, please call your nearest Emergency hospital right away.

03/28/2024

Easter Safety Tips for your fur babies. 🐰🐣

Easter is fast approaching and along with that comes fun, candy, toys, food and other items and goodies that could potentially make your dogs and cats ill.

Treats that are delicious for us can be deadly for our pets. It’s up to pet parents to keep treats that could harm our furry friends out of their reach – especially on holidays like Easter.

Whether it is just a normal weekday or special holiday like Easter, some dangerous items may be found in your home on a regular basis.

Safety tips to help protect your dogs and cats:

Say no to “chocolate.” Chocolate can cause seizures, hyperactivity and an elevated heart rate in your dogs and cats. Keep all chocolate out of reach of your pets. This is a health tip that is crucial to remember any time of the year.

Keep Easter grass out of reach. Easter grass can make an Easter basket beautiful, but dogs and cats love to chew on it. Easter grass is dangerous if your pets ingest it. Use tissue paper or shredded, recycled paper instead.

Xylitol is toxic. Many sugar-free treats are made with a sugar substitute called xylitol. It is also found in candy, gum, some types of toothpaste, and baked goods.

If your dog or cat ingests xylitol, he or she can have a sudden drop in blood sugar. Xylitol can also lead to seizures and liver failure. If you’re buying candy and treats for your children, don’t hide the baskets in a place your dog or cat could get into them.

Easter lilies are toxic. Easter lilies are beautiful, but they are extremely toxic to your cats. Cats are drawn to the flowers, but if they ingest them it can lead to lethargy and vomiting. Find a space where the cats can’t get to the flowers, if that’s not possible, it’s best to avoid having lilies in the house.

Easter eggs. Remember where you’ve hidden the hardboiled or plastic candy-filled eggs and how many you’ve hidden. Don’t let your dog uncover an egg that wasn’t found during the egg hunt. If your dog finds an egg later and eats it, it could make him ill. If your dogs find a plastic egg and chew on that it could injure his mouth and if there is chocolate inside the egg, he can get ill from that.

No table scraps. This is a good rule any time of the year. Table scraps aren’t a good idea for your cats and dogs. From the spices and fat content and potentially deadly ingredients, table scraps can upset your pet’s stomach or cause other health problems.

Make sure your children and guests know not to feed the pets from the dinner table. Another health risk of feeding your pet table scraps is that it could lead to obesity.

Stuffed toys. Toys suitable for children probably aren’t suitable for pets. Plastic toys, the stuffing from a stuffed toy, any eyes or other plastic or metal parts on the toys could injure your dog’s or cat’s intestines or throat if he or she swallows them. Keep toys that are not dog- or cat-specific out of their reach.

Strangers can be an issue. If you are going to have a houseful of guests for Easter or any time of year, keep your pets safe from harm. When people are coming and going from your house, your pets could easily bolt out the door and get lost.

Keep them safe, by keeping them away from open doors. If your dogs and cats aren’t accustomed to a houseful of people or children who may come to your home, it may be best to keep your pets in a room by themselves so they can “enjoy” the party in comfort and silence. Keeping your pets away from strangers may also prevent any of your guests from getting injured by a spooked or nervous pet.

Certain fruits, vegetables, and nuts. There are many foods like raisins or grapes that can lead to kidney failure in our pets and might be fatal. This is another reason to enforce the “don’t feed the dogs or cats any human food” rule. Onions, garlic and macadamia nuts are also toxic to your pets.

If you ever want to introduce your dog to fruits and vegetables because they are healthy, delicious snacks, here are a few that are safe:

Apples
Bananas
Broccoli
Carrots
Green beans
Sweet potatoes (Be sure to cut the fruits and vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces and don’t feed your dog the seeds from the apples)
Have a safe holiday!

03/28/2024

We will be closed on Monday, April 1, 2024. We wish everyone a great weekend and happy Easter. Thank you! If you have an emergency please contact your nearest Pet Emergency Hospital!

03/14/2024

A very late post! Thank you so much to ALL the amazing clients who bring us such delicious goodies! We truly appreciate the thoughtful and kind gesture each one of you puts in to bringing us food and treats! You have no idea how special you make our days!

02/14/2024

Valued clients, we will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of President's day. If you should have an emergency, please call Blue Pearl, Fresno Veterinary Specialties, or your nearest emergency hospital. We apologize for any inconvenience.

02/10/2024

PLEASE NOTE. Valley View Veterinary Hospital is NOT selling any clothing merchandise, nor any other merchandise online. This is a scam! Thank you Cindy for the heads up! We appreciate you!

12/12/2023

12/11/2023

Sweater weather is here! Kitone and Sugar Plum would like to show off their adorable sweaters.

10/12/2023

Resident cat Kitone, aka Dragon, was not thrilled to wear her new Halloween costume.

08/31/2023

Just a reminder! We're open normal hours tomorrow, then back on Tuesday.

08/25/2023

Take a look at the new home of Valley View Veterinary! We're excited to announce our new hospital opening in 2024.

08/24/2023

Look who's four! Sugar Plum celebrated another fantastic birthday today. She got to wear her new dress, play with a bunch of new toys and get her very own burger at In and Out!

08/02/2023

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