Valley Center Veterinary Clinic

09/19/2024

Did you know that most pets develop dental disease by age 3? Don't let your furry friend become a statistic! Our team at Valley Center Vet Clinic is committed to promoting pet dental health and preventing oral infections.

Call us, today, to book a dental check-up for your pet! 760-749-0560

09/17/2024

It's not uncommon for cats to display some strange behavior, such as trying to bury their food bowl or its contents. Sometimes, this can happen after eating, or even when you've just placed the bowl of wet food down. However, this behavior doesn't necessarily mean that your cat dislikes the food or its location.

In some cases, cats may be trying to "bury" their food, treating it like prey that they can return to later when they're ready to eat. It's just another one of the curious ways that our feline friends show us their unique personalities.

09/12/2024

Loose and missing teeth are just the beginning when it comes to the potential consequences of periodontal disease in pets. Call us, today, to learn more and schedule a check up for your pet! 760-749-0560

09/10/2024

👉🐾 Pet owners, beware of potential toxins in the garden from insects and other wildlife!

🐜🐍 Some insects, amphibians, and wild reptiles can have natural toxins that can harm your pets.

🌺 Bees and wasps are common garden visitors that can cause pain and allergic reactions in some pets. If your pet’s face starts to swell after a bee sting, contact your veterinarian immediately for treatment.

💊 Enjoy the great outdoors safely by being prepared and cautious with your pets.👍

09/09/2024

𝓑𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪 is the epitome of a fur BABY!
She thrives off cuddles & kisses from mom 🥰

09/06/2024

Pardon our French(ie) but… 𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭’𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐲!! 🤩 LOL

Say bonjour to our ✨𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓱✨ for August! When Spanky’s not busy filing his taxes, you’ll find him basking in the sun or hanging out with the pack! What a distinguished lad you are, Spanky. Thank you for being such a great patient!

09/05/2024

Hey pet parents! 🐶🐾 Want to improve your communication with your dog? Take a page from their book!

Approach them first with your body angled away, or drop your shoulder when calling them. Instead of reaching out, offer a treat and let them come to you. Make sure to keep your body language relaxed and calm, like the confident dog's "loose" posture. You'll be speaking their language in no time!

09/05/2024

Just when we thought Fall was around the corner… the high tomorrow will be 106°!🥵
Be sure to touch the pavement before you walk your pets! If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them 🐾

09/03/2024

🦟🚫 Pet owners, beware of using insecticides around your furry friends!

🐾 Many commercial insecticides contain organophosphates, which are POISONOUS to dogs if ingested. Symptoms may include trembling, excessive salivation, and seizures. Avoid exposing your dog to dangerous chemicals by reading precautions on all products carefully.

Consider using pet-friendly options to control pests in your garden or putting up boundary fencing to keep your furry friends safe!🙏

09/02/2024

🥩 🤩𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 🤩🥩

We had a contest from June 3rd - July 31st where every dose of Bravecto purchased in our hospital, would count towards entry in the raffle to win the Omaha Steaks Bundle!
Here we have our 𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒔: 𝑲𝒐𝒅𝒂, 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒂, & 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒐!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥! 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧’ 𝐢𝐭! 😎

08/29/2024

🐾🌡️ Is your furry friend having trouble shedding those extra pounds? If you've been struggling with their diet and exercise plan, it's time for a veterinary visit.

🏥🩺 Call our team to schedule your pet's workup and determine why they're not losing weight. We'll work with you to find a solution that works for your pet's unique needs. to book an appointment.

08/28/2024

Is your dog panting more than usual? 🐶 Dogs pant for various reasons, most of which are normal and healthy. However, excessive panting or panting for no apparent reason can indicate an underlying problem. Check out our latest blog post to learn why dogs pant and when you should be concerned about your pup’s well-being.

Panting is normal behavior in dogs, occurring for physiologic and behavioral reasons. However, excessive panting can sometimes indicate a health issue that requires attention. Understanding why dogs pant can help determine when panting is normal and when you should be concerned. Our Valley Center Ve...

08/27/2024

👉 Are you concerned about the rising threat of tick-borne Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a year-round concern.

But don't worry, we are here to help! Contact us at 760-749-0560 to learn how to protect your furry friend and yourself from this debilitating condition. Stay informed, stay safe, and keep your pet healthy! 🐾

08/26/2024

📣𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲!📣

It’s 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘!! 🥰🐾
Dogs have nooo idea how much of an impact they have on human lives, and we can only communicate their importance with them through love! They aren’t just dogs after all, they’re family! 🥹 Today definitely calls for some Pup Cups!

PS- These photos are all staff pets! We’ve reached the photo limit so we could not include them all.. 😅

*𝑾𝒆’𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔! 💕*

08/24/2024

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡! 👋😊

That is Scottish Gaelic for “Good afternoon!”𝐆𝐢𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐧, the Scottish Deerhound, came to visit us recently! He was veryyy nervous, so Andrea made sure to give him some extra pets to help him feel better. Thank you for being so brave Mr. Gibson. 💕

𝘗𝘚－ 𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘸𝘬 ☻

08/22/2024

🦟 One little mosquito bite may seem harmless, but it can lead to serious health issues for your furry friend.

😔 Heartworm infections can go undiagnosed until it's too late, causing irreversible damage to your pet's heart and lungs. Protect your pet by taking preventative measures!

Providing year-round heartworm prevention is an important part of your pet’s health care plan.

If you would like to discuss the various preventives, contact our team by calling , so we can determine what protocol would best fit you and your pet’s lifestyle.

08/20/2024

🐶 Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose in pets because they do not develop the classic bullseye rash seen in humans. In fact, many pets show no signs at all, or their signs are often vague and nonspecific, which sometimes results in an incorrect or delayed diagnosis.

Lyme disease testing (i.e., a blood test) is advised for pets with clinical signs that include fever, lethargy, appetite loss, swollen lymph nodes, intermittent lameness, and painful or swollen joints.

Protect your furry friend from this debilitating condition by contacting us at 760-749-0560 and asking about annual tick-borne disease testing. Stay informed and keep your pet healthy! 🦟

08/19/2024

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻!📚
One of our techs, Izzy, is currently up at UC Davis continuing her goal of becoming a Veterinarian! Have a great semester and we’ll see you for the holidays! 🥰🐾

08/17/2024

IT IS TIME!! 🤩🎉

🎉𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲!!!🎉
Have you been searching for your BFF? Your Furever Bestie? Your Fur-mate? You might find the new pal you’ve been looking for at the upcoming 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘁𝘆!! Not only will there be pets looking for new homes, we will also be offering vaccines and HomeAgain Microchips! Be sure to stop by and update your pet’s vaccines or come find your pet a pet of their own! 🤩

𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀
✽ Rabies
✽ FVRCP

𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀
✽ Rabies
✽ DHPP
✽ Bordetella
✽ Canine Influenza
✽ Leptospirosis
✽ Lyme
✽ Rattlesnake

✨We will only be accepting 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗛 for this event✨

08/17/2024

Myriah, our ✨𝓟𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓰𝓮𝓻✨, couldn’t get enough of Coco when she came to see us! We learned Coco loves peanut butter too! 🥜💕

08/15/2024

🐾We’re 𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 from the Pawty!!🐾

Pet adoption, vaccines, and a 𝐏𝐄𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄!! We hope to see you there! 🥰

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/events/1060598162164551/

08/15/2024

Have you noticed your pet feeling nervous during their veterinary exams? This is common as all the poking and prodding might make them feel uneasy. However, it's essential to keep up with these regular exams to ensure your pet's health and well-being. To help them feel more comfortable, try practicing examinations at home and pair them with plenty of treats and praise. This will help your furry friend learn to trust the process and make future vet visits less stressful for them.

08/14/2024

🎉𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲!!!🎉
Have you been searching for your BFF? Your Furever Bestie? Your Fur-mate? You might find the new pal you’ve been looking for at the upcoming 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘁𝘆!! Not only will there be pets looking for new homes, we will also be offering vaccines and HomeAgain Microchips! Be sure to stop by and update your pet’s vaccines or come find your pet a pet of their own! 🤩

𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀
✽ Rabies
✽ FVRCP

𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀
✽ Rabies
✽ DHPP
✽ Bordetella
✽ Canine Influenza
✽ Leptospirosis
✽ Lyme
✽ Rattlesnake

✨We will only be accepting 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗛 for this event✨

08/13/2024

Has your pet been struggling with dental issues lately? Periodontal disease is a common problem that affects many pets, and it's important to understand the stages of the condition. Call us, today, to learn more and to schedule a dental checkup for your pet! 760-749-0560

08/12/2024

Hallo I am Mɪʟᴏ!
Today I went in the pool and then I went in the durt and thennnn I went to the Dogter for the first time! I lernd that I luv penut butter! I lernd I reely like the stik. I lernd I do not like the “dewormer” medisun thing yuck! 🤮
But the penut butter made it better and I did not even feel my shot! My mom sed I am so brave! Penut butter is the best but i think my big sister Matilda likes cheez more so I will try that next time bye! 😋❤️