VCA Met Vet West Animal Hospital

12/21/2024

Re*****on and Rockefeller are the most handsome boys!! They were perfect gentleman when they came to see Dr. Pietrzak 🐱🐱

12/19/2024

Rosie is ready for the holidays! Our groomer, Janet, got her all ready for Santa! It’s not too late to get your pet a spa day 📞☎️📲 Call us to schedule.

12/17/2024

Alessandro brought his new baby sister, Chiara, to meet Dr. Pietrzak!
We love them both so much! ❤️🐶❤️🐶

12/16/2024

The doctors and staff enjoyed a night out on the Gateway Clipper for a Christmas Dinner as a team. We had so much fun celebrating a wonderful year! We love taking care of your pets & can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. Merry Christmas Season and Happy Holidays from all of us!

12/13/2024

Sometimes, the Elf on the Shelf brings a new kitten!! 🧝🎅🏻🎄
We all loved meeting Maya 🐱
What a fun Christmas surprise!

12/12/2024

🎄We will be closing 1 hour early (at 3 pm) this Saturday, December 14th so that the doctors and staff can enjoy our annual holiday party!🎄 Thank you for your understanding. Please plan ahead so your pet does not run out of medication or food.

12/06/2024

Stay safe, stay merry this holiday season!

Be prepared by learning which common festive hazards to keep out of reach of pets—curated by Trupanion. https://bit.ly/3Azq6W1

12/04/2024

How good are you at pet trivia? Can you guess which are the true facts and which one is the lie?

Comment below if you got it right.

📸: VCA Aventura Animal Hospital and Pet Resort

12/03/2024

Join us in helping a shelter pet find

Every dollar donated will support adoption readiness and veterinary care for pets waiting for a home.

Visit your local VCA hospital to donate.

12/02/2024

Have a happy, hazard-free holiday! We're providing 50% off an ER exam for all pet owners and free ER exams for CareClub members.

Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you, and discover more tips for a safe, pet-friendly holiday season.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only. Offer for 50% off one ER exam. Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply.

11/27/2024

There’s so much to be grateful for this year, including the health of your pet. Watch to learn more about what foods to avoid feeding your pet this Thanksgiving.

🎥: VCA Blum Animal Hospital

11/26/2024

It’s so tempting to offer our pets something from the table on Thanksgiving! Not all foods are off limits but please choose wisely to prevent your pet from getting sick. No one wants to spend Thanksgiving or Black Friday at the ER!

Here is a helpful article from the AKC about what not to feed:

What Thanksgiving foods can dogs eat? Learn which foods are safe and even healthy to share, and what should be avoided.

11/25/2024

Our team at VCA Broadway Animal Hospital and Pet Center is speaking with People to let you know which Thanksgiving staples are OK to feed your pets.

Read Now: https://people.com/thanksgiving-foods-safe-for-pets-dogs-8750505

11/25/2024

The three amigos! 🐱🐱🐱
From left to right, meet Gage, Gizmo. and Socks! They came to see Dr. Chisler and brightened our day! ❤️❤️❤️

11/25/2024

It’s the flavor of the season, but it might not be right for your pet. Hear important tips from our team on what to watch out for this pumpkin-filled time of year.

11/25/2024

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Thanksgiving day so our doctors and teams can enjoy the holiday with their families.
We will close at 8pm on Wednesday and reopen at 8am on Friday.
Please plan ahead so your pet does not run out of medications or food.

11/24/2024

We all love a chonky cat but being hefty does increase their risk for Feline Diabetes. 😸
Let's hear it!
How does your chonky cat rate?
Let's see pics of those chubby bellies! 😻

11/23/2024

🚨𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊!📣 During the fall, tick bites by the adult blacklegged (deer) ticks are the most common. In southern areas of the USA, some Lone star tick activity may occur, but the dominant tick is the blacklegged (deer) tick! We hear daily, of both medical and veterinarian professionals, saying"𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬". During the fall, 𝟵𝟵% of tick bites are adult blacklegged (deer) ticks and the bigger it looks actually indicates the tick has been attached and feeding. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 do not throw the tick away! Over 𝟱𝟬% of the adult blacklegged ticks are carriers of a tickborne pathogen. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀. ❌
👉Submit the tick for testing at ticklab.org/test-my-tick

11/23/2024

Friday morning funny!! Ha ha!

11/22/2024

This holiday season, we’re gifting CareClub® members extra peace of mind with FREE Emergency Care exams* until January 15. Simply show proof of your CareClub® membership status with your myVCA™ app. Find emergency care near you: https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday

Free ER exams offer available for CareClub Members only at VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care locations through 1/15/25.

11/21/2024

Meet Henry and Arlo! These handsome guys came to see Dr. Kuszmaul today and they were angels ❤️❤️

11/21/2024

BRRRR! It feels like winter out there!

Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. It's a common misconception that dogs and cats are fine in cold weather because of their fur, but it's not entirely true. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and generally should be kept inside. Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such as huskies and other dogs bred for colder climates, are more tolerant of cold weather; but no pet should be left outside for long periods in below-freezing weather. Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly. You will probably need to shorten your dog's walks in very cold weather to protect you both from weather-associated health risks. Arthritic and elderly pets may have more difficulty walking on snow and ice and may be more prone to slipping and falling. Long-haired or thick-coated dogs tend to be more cold-tolerant, but are still at risk in cold weather. Short-haired pets feel the cold faster because they have less protection, and short-legged pets may become cold faster because their bellies and bodies are more likely to come into contact with snow-covered ground. Pets with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or hormonal imbalances (such as Cushing's disease) may have a harder time regulating their body temperature, and may be more susceptible to problems from temperature extremes. The same goes for very young and very old pets.

11/20/2024

Lets talk holiday emergencies. Learn about the common reasons your pet may visit the ER this holiday season. Did you know VCA is providing 50% off an ER exam for all pet owners and free ER exams for CareClub members?

Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you, and discover more tips for a safe, pet-friendly holiday season.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only. Offer for 50% off one ER exam. Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply

11/19/2024

More twinning!!!! 🐶❤️🐶
Meet Enzo and Luca!
They’re 11 weeks old and double trouble 😍😍 We are looking forward to watching them grow. Welcome to the VCA Care Club!

11/19/2024

Canine influenza, or “dog flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can be passed from dog to dog. It typically starts with a cough and can be mistaken for the more common and well-known Bordetella. In some cases, canine influenza can progress to pneumonia.

Learn how to prevent your pet from getting sick, and contact your VCA veterinarian if your dog shows signs or symptoms.

11/19/2024

It’s Twin Tuesday!!
First up, we have Cash & Levon 🐶❤️🐶
These guys were perfect gentlemen when they came for surgery with Dr. Pietrzak last week!! 🤩🤩 We love them so much!

11/18/2024

It was a kittenpalooza kind of day on Saturday! 🐱🐱
Ziva and Tony came to see Dr. Kuszmaul for their first check up. They’re SO much cuter than their TV show counterparts 😍😍 Welcome to our VCA family!

11/18/2024

The holidays are upon us, but so is an increase in hazards for your pet! We're sharing our playbook on how to keep your pet safe this season.

We're offering 50% off an ER exam for all pet owners and free ER exams for CareClub members. Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you, and discover more tips for a safe, pet-friendly holiday season.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only.
Offer for 50% off one ER exam.
Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply.

Holiday Hazards Playbook: https://vca.mobi/2024HolidayHazardsPlaybook

11/16/2024

Welcome to our VCA family, Klaus!
He’s only 25 weeks old and growing in leaps and bounds! Dr. Chisler and the staff loved meeting him 😍🐶

11/15/2024

Have a question about your pet’s joint health and mobility?

With FREE 24/7 Live Chat,* our licensed veterinary professionals are ready to answer your questions within minutes.

Download the myVCA™ app to get started: https://vca.mobi/DownloadmyVCA

11/14/2024

Did you know that pumpkin is not only a delicious fall favorite, but it's also a superfood for your pet? Learn how pumpkins are great for your pets!

11/13/2024

After being impacted by Hurricane Ian in 2022, VCA Sanibel Animal Hospital has been rebuilt.

Watch the inspiring story now to see how a community came together to show that nothing can stop the team of VCA Sanibel from caring for the pets in their community, not even a hurricane!

Learn More: https://vcahospitals.com/vca-voice/rebuilding-vca-sanibel-after-hurricane-ian

11/12/2024

Choose your perfect fall adventure! Comment below and let us know how you and your pets will be celebrating. We'll be watching the stars with our cat! 😸 ✨

11/11/2024

A pet diabetes diagnosis can be stressful! But when it is detected early, and consistently monitored and treated, pets can live long, comfortable lives.

With your loving care and our commitment to your pet’s health, we can manage diabetes together.

11/08/2024

Did you know VCA accepts the CareCredit credit card for all types of veterinary expenses, including your pet’s mobility and joint care?

Learn more about CareCredit and see if you prequalify at https://www.carecredit.com/apply/?sitecode=1gfasemla78

11/07/2024

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we want to showcase over 150+ amazing shelter partners across the country that help countless pets find a good home!