Antelope Valley Animal Hospital

01/14/2025

01/13/2025

Hoping to start your week with a smile.

01/10/2025

As we all are aware, the devastation from the wildfires is horrific. We sympathize and grieve along with those who have lost so much. Our hearts break when we see pictures of the animals, pets and wildlife, who have also lost their homes and who have been injured.
Pasadena Humane is on the frontlines and they have received over 300 animals at this point. Obviously, there will be more.We have had numerous positive interactions with Pasadena Humane over the years. Should you wish to support them in their efforts, here is a link:
pasadenahumane.org
Our paws are crossed that this will be over soon.

Pasadena Humane is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization that provides animal care and services for homeless and owned animals in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

01/06/2025

https://www.earth.com/news/chernobyl-dogs-are-rapidly-evolving-in-strange-ways-due-to-nuclear-radiation-exposure/

In the abandoned lands surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, dogs living there are not just surviving -- they're thriving.

01/03/2025

More like ninja and off.

01/01/2025

Safe and smart NYE to all.

12/29/2024

The Puppy Bakery pop up until 3 today at the dog park off Ave M. and 30th W..

12/27/2024

Northwest Naturals voluntarily recalls Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food due to HPAI contamination

Northwest Naturals has voluntarily recalled one batch of its 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food after testing confirmed contamination with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus. One cat is reported to have died from eating the contaminated food.

Details of the Recalled Product:
Product Name: Northwest Naturals 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food
Packaging: 2-pound plastic bags
Best if used by dates: 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/26 B1
Distribution: Sold through distributors in the United States (AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI, and WA) and British Columbia, Canada

For more details please see the full article on the Cat Food Advisor or visit the Northwest Naturals website.

Please be sure to forward this email alert to other cat parents.

12/25/2024

Merry, Happy to All 🐾

12/23/2024

Clarification

12/20/2024

We’ll be delivering cards etc… to the Veterans Home in Lancaster on Monday. Should you wish to send Holiday wishes their way, please stop in during business hours today and tomorrow to fill out one of the cards that we have available in our waiting room.

12/17/2024

Our final Vaccine Clinic of the year will take place tomorrow evening from 6:15-7:15. There is no need to arrive at 5:15. All appointments must be seen and discharged before clinic begins.
We still have Holiday cards for the Veterans Home residents available should you wish to send thoughts their way this season. We will be delivering them on Monday the 23rd.

12/11/2024

We have received notification from L.A. County Public Health that a resident of Merced County has died of Rabies. Here is some helpful information for you to familiarize yourself with regarding the handling and removal of bats. Should a bat be found within your house, do not release it. Some bites are so small that you might not be aware that a bite has occurred until it too late.

BATS ARE CONSIDERED WILDLIFE
It is illegal for members of the public to kill, harm or keep a bat.
IF YOU FIND A BAT OUTSIDE THAT IS SICK, NOT MOVING OR DEAD
Place a box or bucket over the bat and call your local animal control to retrieve it for testing.
IF YOU FIND A BAT INSIDE YOUR HOUSE AND YOU DID NOT SEE IT ENTER
Do not release the bat. Exit and close off the room (doors and windows). If safe to do so, place a bucket or box over the bat to contain it. Keep people and pets away from the bat. In this case it is important to call your local animal control* to retrieve it for testing.
NEVER TOUCH A BAT WITH BARE HANDS
Teach children and family members to never touch a bat and to alert an adult if a bat is found on the ground or inside the house.
BATS CAN TRANSMIT RABIES
Rabies is a deadly disease to both humans and pets such as dogs and cats. Any bat that had potential exposure to a human or a pet should be collected by animal control and tested by the Department of Public Health.
FOR RABIES RISK CONSULTATIONS
After an animal bite or a bat exposure, call 213-288-7060 or email [email protected]. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM.
KEEP PETS INCLUDING INDOOR- ONLY CATS AND DOGS UP TO DATE WITH A RABIES VACCINATION
CONTACT US
Veterinary Public Health
Phone: 213-288-7060
Email: [email protected]
Website: publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet *Call 211 to find your local animal control

Learn more about H5 bird flu in LA County: how to prevent spread of the virus, safety measures, and how to report sick or dead birds here.