Occidental Veterinary Hospital

06/11/2024

In memory of our faithful friends 💜

06/04/2024

It’s Pet Appreciation Week! 🐾❤️
Post pictures here of your furry friends so we can all appreciate them! Here’s a picture of Figgy looking especially adorable. 🥰

05/29/2024

Did you know that allergies and asthma can affect your pets, too?
Allergies in pets can be related to fleas, food ingredients, or environmental factors, so be sure to work with your vet to identify your pet's triggers.

05/21/2024

05/15/2024

May is Arthritis Awareness Month!
Two new products to treat the symptoms of arthritis came on the market within the last year: Solensia for cats and Librela for dogs. The feedback we have been receiving from clients has been resoundingly positive! If you think your pet is experiencing any of the symptoms in the graphic, we would love to discuss treatment options with you.
Book an appointment today!

05/09/2024

Here are a few photos of staff pets to celebrate! 🎉

04/30/2024

April is Lyme Disease Prevention Month. As we know in West County, it's a tick haven out here. Keeping your pet on effective monthly tick control will keep the buggers out of your home and protect your pet against tick-borne diseases. Consider Lyme vaccination for your dog and ask us which tick preventatives are most effective for our area. Not all are created equal!

04/15/2024

Check out the book "The Secret Life of Dogcatchers" by Shirley Zindler. She is a former SoCo animal control officer and runs Dogwood Animal Rescue Project in Sebastopol. Figgy, the clinic mascot, is a Dogwood pup!

04/09/2024

Did you catch the eclipse?!

04/03/2024

Heartworms are an issue, especially in our corner of Sonoma County. Monthly heartworm prevention is easy and essential for dogs and cats. Ask us about strategies to ensure your pet is protected!

This one bite could happen the day your puppy or kitten or ferret is born! Start heartworm preventive at 6-8 weeks of age FOR LIFE!!

03/18/2024

Is the warm weather inviting you to do some spring cleaning? Continuing with the theme for Pet Poison Awareness Month, see the graphic for common household items that are potentially toxic to pets.

03/05/2024

It’s pet poison prevention month and the most common toxicities we see are human drugs, such as blood pressure medication, and ma*****na. If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic substance, please call us or Pet Poison Helpline immediately. There's no judgement from us, we just want to keep your pet safe.

02/27/2024

A pair of unaltered cats and their offspring can produce 70,000 cats in just 6 years.
Save a life, spay a pet!

02/21/2024

Thank you Dr. Jane Hinton for being an inspiration to us all!

Today, we honor and celebrate another historic veterinary trailblazer, Dr. Jane Hinton - who earned her VMD from Penn Vet in 1949 - and along with Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb, became one of the nation's first Black female veterinarians.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at OVH! 💜

02/09/2024

Keep those bones away from your furry friends this Super Bowl! Go Niners!!

02/02/2024

It’s National Pet Dental Health Month and we’re celebrating by offering 10% off dental services for February. Book early! Spots fill up quickly. 🎉 🐕 🦷

05/31/2023

A study done by NSF International examined 30 everyday items from 22 different households, and pet food dishes ranked 4th in the final list of germ hot spots. The top three were kitchen sponge/dish rag, kitchen sink, and toothbrush holder. https://www.rd.com/article/pet-food-bowl-sick/

05/30/2023

Owning a pet is an investment. See what expenses most pet owners face and how much different supplies, treatments, and services cost. https://www.moneyunder30.com/the-true-cost-of-pet-ownership #

05/29/2023

Thank the two and four-legged heroes who gave their lives for your for your freedom and enjoy the unofficial first day of summer!

05/26/2023

Enjoy and stay safe!

05/25/2023

The most important water safety rule is to keep an eye on your pets any time they are near water. This includes pools, oceans, lakes, and rivers. Never allow unsupervised swimming as accidents can happen very quickly. Other safety tips: https://vbspca.com/dog-water-safety/

05/24/2023

One of the most common forms of cat aggression occurs between cats that live together but are separated for a short time. Confident kitties usually work out their shortsightedness in time. But you can speed up the process, and prevent worsening of feline relationships. https://www.thesprucepets.com/cat-fights-after-vet-visits-553918

05/23/2023

Arthritis in pets is a condition that causes joint pain, and one that will afflict most pets as they age. Watching your best friend get older is never fun, but there are things we can do to help your pet with arthritis manage their pain and improve their joint health. If you see any of these signs, contact us for a diagnosis and recommended treatment options.

05/22/2023

Dogs and cats have very different liver metabolisms, and many medications that can be safely used in dogs are toxic to cats. Only use products for your cat that are specifically made for feline use.