Antelope Valley Animal Hospital

08/15/2024

Good morning all. If you have any old, bath-size or larger towels you would like to get rid of, we are accepting donations. Many thanks😊

08/15/2024

08/13/2024

Never any guarantees but worth doing everything that you can.

08/09/2024

We still have a few sympathy cards for the families of Dr. B. and Dr. Biggerstaff available should anyone wish to send their condolences. We’ll be sending them off on Monday.

08/07/2024

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-feeding-tips/homemade-dog-food-good-idea/

Should you feed your dog a homemade diet? Discover the challenges and benefits of cooking for your dog. By the Dog Food Advisor.

08/05/2024

Back to our regular programming. The FDA has reached a decision following their investigation into the complaints regarding Purina pet foods:

Between November 22, 2023, and April 15, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received approximately 1,300 adverse event reports for a variety of Purina pet foods. Today (July 31, 2024) …

08/01/2024

So Harry when he was in a mood:

07/29/2024

This week’s posts will be dedicated to our Harry:

07/23/2024

Last evening, our AVAH team bid farewell to a well known, much loved family member.
Harry, our longtime hospital cat, and back office supervisor, left us while surrounded by many of those who have loved him over the years.
Farewell for now Harry. You are the end of an era and you will be greatly missed. ❤️🐾🌈

07/22/2024

Beginning tomorrow, we will have a station set up with sympathy cards available for any of you who wish to send your condolences to the families of Dr. Borostyankoi and Dr. Biggerstaff.

07/20/2024

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of Dr. Biggerstaff and Dr. Borostyankoi with regard to their unfathomable loss.

We will have sympathy cards for both families available for you to sign at our Hospital. We will gather them and get them to the families for you.

07/18/2024

This young fellow was dumped at a TNR site although he’s anything but feral. He’s young, sweet, chatty, neutered, vaccinated, dog friendly, and negative for felv. Should you be looking to adopt a new, indoor only family member, he just might be your guy.

07/14/2024

There are some big changes coming via the CDC affecting traveling internationally with dogs. This includes crossing the border between Mexico and the U.S. and Canada and the U.S.. The changes will be instituted on August 1st. Should you be planning to travel internationally with your pets, it will affect your re entry into the U.S.. Consult the CDC website for an updated list of the requirements.

07/03/2024

With the upcoming heat wave making itself known, we had hoped to provide you with an informational video addressing the challenges and dangers of allowing our pets to overheat. Add in the stress of fireworks and it becomes even more important that we all remain vigilant and aware. As our video did not transpire, we put together some information to guide you as there is much misinformation circulating on social media. As always, if you are unsure or need further assistance, please consult your Veterinarian.
Common signs of overheating or heat stress may include:
Increased heart rate or respiration
Excessive panting or drooling
Increased temperature
Restlessness
Unsteadiness
Abnormal gum or tongue color
All of the above including collapse would be more indicative of heat exhaustion.
Heat stroke could then include temperature over 105°, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, altered mental state, and spontaneous bruising or bleeding with loss of blood pressure.
Ways to prevent these occurrences;
Leave pets at home!!!!
Create different temperature zones within your home
Walk early but be prepared to adjust in extreme heat. They’ll survive a few days without a walk.
Access to tepid or cool ( not cold ) water. If using metal, be sure that the container is large enough to keep the water cool and make certain that it is not in the direct sun.
Providing several water sources for outdoor animals is always a good idea as is making certain that there are multiple shade areas.
Clipping or shaving of pets is an option for some animals but certainly not for double coated dogs whose coats serve to insulate from both heat and cold. Removing excess undercoat is a better option.
If you have older animals, animals who are overweight, animals with heart conditions or shorter nosed animals ( Frenchies, Pugs, Persian cats to name a few), their predisposition to easily overheat becomes an even greater concern.
Should you observe that your pet is possibly overheating, move them to a cool ( not cold area ). Increase the airflow around them ( a fan ). Cool them gradually, not rapidly, as that can send them into shock or hyperthermia. Don’t panic.
If they appear to be recovering, keep them calm and cool. If not, head to your nearest Veterinarian for emergency treatment.
Have a happy and safe holiday.

07/02/2024

https://mailchi.mp/catfoodadvisor/fda-cat-food-warning-12707178?e=87f7080f4e

Viva has recalled one lot of Turkey recipes, including Viva Turkey For Cats and Viva Pure Turkey (for Dogs & Cats), Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies, Viva Turkey for Dogs (Ground) and Viva Turkey for Dogs (Chunked) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

07/01/2024

For the safety of your pets, we will NOT be holding our vaccine clinic on July 3rd. The next vaccine clinic will be held on July 17th from 6:15 to 7:15 pm.
Our office will be closed Thursday, July 4th. We resume normal hours Friday, July 5th.
Have a safe holiday.🇺🇲