Lenity Vet Specialists

10/27/2025

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10/27/2025

🎃🐾 Halloween Pet Safety 🎃

Halloween is fun for people, but it can be tricky for pets. With costumes, candy, and decorations everywhere, a little planning helps keep your furry friends safe.

✅ Keep chocolate, sugar-free candy, and wrappers far out of reach—they’re toxic to pets.
✅ Make sure costumes fit comfortably and don’t block breathing, vision, or movement.
✅ Watch out for lit candles, cords, and small decorations that pets may chew or swallow.
✅ Keep pets indoors and away from the front door to avoid escapes during trick-or-treating.
✅ Provide a quiet, safe space for pets who may be nervous about the noise and visitors.

At Lenity Vet Specialists, we hope your Halloween is filled with treats, not tricks. But if an emergency does happen, our emergency and urgent care team is here 24/7 to help. 💙

📍 Serving San Mateo & the San Francisco Bay Area
📞 (650) 513-6660

10/24/2025

Doogie is, in fact, a 100% good dog. He’s been coming to see us for a few weeks and we all light up when we see his adorable little body trotting down the hallway.

We ❤️ building those bonds with our patients and watching their progress as time goes on.

10/24/2025

🚨🐾 Signs Your Pet Needs Urgent Care 🚨

Pets can’t tell us when something is wrong, but their behavior often gives us clues. If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to seek emergency or urgent veterinary care right away:

✅ Difficulty breathing or persistent coughing
✅ Sudden collapse, weakness, or inability to stand
✅ Severe vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
✅ Trauma from a fall, accident, or fight
✅ Ingestion of toxic substances (chocolate, medications, lilies, xylitol, etc.)
✅ Seizures or disorientation
✅ Inability to urinate or sudden straining

At Lenity Vet Specialists, our emergency and urgent care team is here 24/7 to provide immediate support when your pet needs it most. Don’t wait—getting help quickly can make all the difference. 💙

📍 Serving San Mateo & the San Francisco Bay Area
📞 (650) 513-6660

10/22/2025

🚑🐾 Pet First Aid: Be Ready When It Counts 🐾🚑
Accidents and emergencies happen when we least expect them. Knowing a few basics of pet first aid can make a big difference until you reach the ER.

💡 Pet First Aid Tips:
✅ Learn how to check your pet’s breathing and pulse
✅ Keep a pet first aid kit stocked with things like bandages, antiseptic, and gloves. Store it near your pet’s carrier for quick access
✅ Know how to safely muzzle your dog if they are injured (even the sweetest pups may bite when in pain)
✅ Download a pet first aid app for quick, reliable guidance
✅ Save digital copies of your pet’s medical records so they’re always available in an emergency
✅ Always have your emergency vet’s number programmed into your phone
At Lenity Vet Specialists, we provide emergency and urgent care 24/7, so you’re never alone when your pet needs help.

Preparation at home + immediate care when needed = the best safety net for your furry family. 💙

Lenity Vet Specialists
📍 Serving San Mateo & the San Francisco Bay Area
📞 (650) 513-6660

10/20/2025

🚨🐾 5 Ways to Prepare for Pet Emergencies 🐾🚨
Emergencies can happen anytime, and being prepared can make all the difference for your pet. Here are five simple steps every pet parent should take:
1️⃣ Download a reliable pet first aid app so you have guidance at your fingertips.
2️⃣ Keep a stocked pet first aid kit at home and in the car.
3️⃣ Ask your vet for brochures or handouts with emergency information to keep on hand.
4️⃣ Pet-proof your home by removing toxic plants, securing trash, and keeping hazards out of reach.
5️⃣ Know the location and phone number of your nearest emergency veterinary hospital

Preparation today could save precious minutes in an emergency tomorrow. 💙
Lenity Vet Specialists
📍 Serving San Mateo & the San Francisco Bay Area
📞 (650) 513-6660

10/19/2025

10/17/2025

🎃🐶 Dogs in Costume: Keeping Your Pup Safe 🐶🎃

Halloween costumes can be adorable, but safety should always come before style. If you’re dressing up your pup, keep these tips in mind:

✅ Choose costumes that fit comfortably and don’t restrict breathing, vision, or movement.
✅ Avoid small parts like buttons or beads that could be chewed off and swallowed.
✅ Watch for signs of stress—if your dog looks uncomfortable, it’s best to skip the costume.
✅ Keep an eye on your pup during the festivities to prevent overheating or accidents.

At Lenity Vet Specialists, we love a good Halloween photo-op, but we’ve also seen how quickly fun can turn into an emergency. When in doubt, a festive bandana or collar is a safe (and cute!) alternative. 💙

📍 Serving San Mateo & the San Francisco Bay Area
📞 (650) 513-6660

10/16/2025

This week, we’re continuing to shine the spotlight on our incredible Veterinary Technicians and Assistants — the compassionate, skilled, behind-the-scenes heroes of our hospital.💚🐾

In specialty and emergency medicine, their days are filled with incredible variety and heart. They:

✨ Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during complex surgeries
✨ Place IV catheters and run lab work for rapid results
✨ Take digital X-rays, CT scans, and assist in advanced diagnostics
✨ Provide critical care for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort and stability
✨ Communicate with pet parents and help them understand treatment plans
✨ Support doctors during emergencies — from triage to recovery
✨ Offer endless love, gentle hands, and emotional care for pets (and their people)

This list doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of how they support our hospital.

They balance medical precision with deep empathy every single day. They are caregivers, communicators, and lifesavers — all wrapped into one unstoppable team. 💚

10/15/2025

🐱 Signs of Pain in Cats 🐱
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort, but they do give off subtle signs that something isn’t right. It’s important to keep an eye out for red flags.
If you notice any of these behaviors, your cat may be in pain:
✅ Hiding more than usual or avoiding interaction
✅ Changes in appetite or grooming habits
✅ Limping, stiffness, or reluctance to jump
✅ Respiratory distress
✅ Fever or lethargy
✅ Vomiting or diarrhea
✅ Excessive vocalizing or unusual quietness
✅ Sudden aggression or irritability

If your cat shows any of these signs, don’t wait to seek care. Your kitty may be quite sick by the time you notice anything wrong. Indications of pain are always a reason to seek veterinary care. At Lenity Vet Specialists, our emergency team is here 24/7 to help. 💙
📍 Serving San Mateo & the San Francisco Bay Area
📞 (650) 513-6660