Norco Animal Hospital

01/13/2023

TGIF Norco folks! Your pet(s) asked me to tell you to relax this weekend (except for play time, of course).

01/11/2023

01/02/2023

If your pet(s) had a New Year's Resolution, what would it be?

12/26/2022

Holidays sometimes bring new furry friends! Check out this blog about new pet ownership:
https://www.socalvetgroup.com/blog/you-have-a-new-pet-now-what-10-tips-for-getting-started

Go shopping! Make sure you have all the necessary supplies for your pet. Must haves for dogs: leash, food, collar/harness/identification. Extras for dogs: treats, bowls, toys, crates/kennels, bedding, etc. Must haves for cats: food, litter, litter box. Extras for cats: toys, collar/identification, b

12/16/2022

Are your pets ready for the holidays? What do you think Santa will be bringing them? 🎄

12/05/2022

We are trying out a new thing where you can approve having a veterinary technician call you the night before your pet's appointment to get all of their information beforehand! Our goal with this new thing is to save both you and our doctor's time, provide the best care for your pet, and make appointments go more smoothly. We look forward to talking to you soon!

10/24/2022

Congratulations to our Trivia winners. The answer was C) Constipation can be helped when your pet eats canned pumpkin. Enjoy the money, honey!

10/24/2022

Time for Trivia! Let's do something fall themed.

What can eating canned pumpkin help your pet with...
A) Fur loss
B) Wound healing
C) Constipation
D) Vomiting

All correct answers before 5pm on 10/24 will get a free $5 added to your Pet Pit Stop app.

10/21/2022

Is your dog or cat dressing up for Halloween this year? I want to hear what they are going to be, and even better would be a picture!

My whole family is being condiments. I am sweet and sour sauce, my husband BBQ sauce, my dog Alfredo is mayonnaise, and our foster dog, Rigatoni, is mustard. 😆The four cats we own have assertively declined participation.

10/20/2022

Thank you so much to our wonderful veterinary technicians and our veterinary assistants for your dedication, skill, and compassion to our clients' furry friends.

10/19/2022

Hump Day is Check for Lumps Day! Remember, pets can get mamillary cancer as well as testicular cancer, so sometimes you might need to get...a little...personal...to check all areas on your pet for lumps.

10/18/2022

Tuesday Tips!

Don't have the time, energy, or capacity to take your dog for as many walks as you think they might need/want? Doggie daycare is an option. Rover.com offers pet walkers in your area. I personally might look into posting an ad for some high school or college kids looking to make some extra cash. Remember, it takes a village sometimes--help is not the enemy!

10/17/2022

Thank you everyone for participating in our Trivia game this week! Enjoy your free moooooooney 🐄

10/16/2022

It's everybody's favorite time of the week... Trivia Sundays!!!!!

Read the following blog and tell me your thoughts. If you have differing opinions, that is no problem, just be nice to one another, please: https://www.socalvetgroup.com/blog/retractable-leashes

All folks that read the blog AND comment their thoughts will have $5 of free pet coins transferred to their Pet Pit Stop app, on us!

The majority of veterinary staff, as well as dog trainers, do not advise using a retractable leash. Are you a bad pet parent for using one? Absolutely not. There are many reasons that an owner could benefit from retractable leashes, such as: mobility limitations, joint or hand pain, inclement weathe

10/14/2022

Time for Feel Good Friday!

According to my calendar, it is National Dessert Day, which I think should be a national holiday…

Treat your pet and yourself to a treat today!

10/13/2022

Take a look at this kitten’s leg fracture. Ouch! This patient came in for limping and handy x-rays found the problem.

Permission to post from the owner. :)

10/11/2022

Time for Tuesday Tips!

Trouble collecting urine your pet’s appointment? We have options. At the appointment, we may be able to retrieve urine directly from the bladder with a needle, which sounds uncomfortable but really isn’t. You could also choose a drop off appointment with us to collect that sample for you. You could use a ladle to collect the urine and keep your hands out of the way. So many options.

For our cat friends, use shredded newspaper or NoSorb pellets in the litter box and then simply pour the urine into another container to bring to us (make sure to refrigerate it to keep it usable for us).

10/10/2022

We have BOATLOADS of open appointments for tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/11. Call, text, email, or use our app to schedule now! 🚢

10/10/2022

Thank you to everyone that played our trivia game! Enjoy your free money and pet your cat(s) for me!

10/09/2022

Time for Trivia Sundays!

What are some options for deterring your cats from scratching up furniture? Need help? We talked about a few options on Tuesday. Feel free to post your alternative ideas as well! :)

For every correct response before 10/10 at 4pm, I will add $5 of free pet coins to your Pet Pit Stop app!

10/07/2022

Feel Good Friday!

There are dogs and cats who give blood routinely as donors for furry patients that need transfusions (for a variety of reasons). Is your pet easy-going and an ideal candidate for superhero-status? Check with your local ER vet office to learn about ways your pet can save lives.

Personal note: While employed in an ER as a vet nurse, my sweet black cat Pandora was a go-to kitty blood donor for sick patients.

10/06/2022

My most favorite kind of x-rays to look at.

10/05/2022

Humans: do self-breast exams, as well as mammograms.
Pets: do "self"-breast exams and get a doctor's exam if you feel a lump!

10/04/2022

Tuesday Tips!

Tired of your cat scratching up your furniture? Get some scratching posts, corrugated cardboard toys, trim their nails frequently, or invest in nail caps!

10/03/2022

Thank you for playing trivia this week! The answer was B) Alone Time. Sure, it is normal for your pet to want some space sometimes, but if they are hiding out and that is not their usual behavior, that could be an indication of pain, illness, and changes in the environment that may be scary for them. Best to consult a vet!

10/02/2022

Totally Trivia Time.

Which is NOT a reason your pet might be hiding out frequently all of a sudden?
A) Pain
B) Alone-time
C) Changes in the home environment
D) Illness

All correct answers before 10/3 at 4pm will get $5 of free pet coins added to their app account with Pet Pit Stop!

10/02/2022

Add blog-reading to your weekend agenda! :D

This week we talk about my product reviews of cat litter! What do you use? Why do you like it? These are just my personal opinions, folks, but worth the read anyway hahahaha.

https://www.socalvetgroup.com/blog/product-reviews-with-a-vet-nurse-cat-litter

Next week we talk about retractable leashes. Stay tuned!

The following are four different types of cat litter that I have used, whether it be for my own cats, or as part of professional experience working in veterinary clinics as a veterinary nurse/technician. These are solely my opinions–everyone looks for different things in a good cat litter! 

09/30/2022

Time for Feel Good Friday everyone!

They make raincoats for dogs. That's it. That's what I have for you today.

06/02/2021

We hope you all had a great 3 day weekend! Meet our Dog of the Week, Scrappy!

She has big, beautiful brown eyes that are to die for! Thank you to for sharing her with us🐾

06/01/2021

Did you know that June is Adopt a Cat Month? Many kittens need our help- learn more here: https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/adopt-a-cat-month/

Already have a kitten? Make sure that you catch them up on their vaccines today! https://www.scvgie.com/forms/request-veterinary-appointment

05/26/2021

All SCVG Hospitals Now Accept Texting!

Text APPT to your SCVG Hospital and schedule your next appointment through text today!

Receive $5 Off one exam per pet when booking your appointment through text.

05/25/2021

Happy Monday! Meet our Dog of the Week, Lola!🤩

Would you accept this rose from Lola?🌹

05/22/2021

Trips to the vet means it's time for a nap😴

Did you adopt a new puppy? Make sure you book their first veterinary appointment with us at any of our 3 locations: Norco Animal Hospital, Lake Elsinore Animal Hospital, and Valley Veterinary Hospital Murrieta.

https://www.scvgie.com/forms/request-veterinary-appointment

05/19/2021

Happy Tuesday! Meet our CATS of the Week! This week we want to introduce to you Doc and Marty!🐱 Doc and Marty are brothers who love each other dearly! 🐾

05/12/2021

Happy Tuesday! Meet our Cat of the Week, Nemo!🐱

Isn't he the cutest kitten you've ever seen? His owners had found him as an orphan in a junkyard about a month ago. We're so glad he is now part of a loving family!💙

05/09/2021

SoCalVet Group Wishes You A Happy Mother's Day!

05/05/2021

Meet our Cat of the Week, Shadow!🤩 How precious is he?🐾