Companion Animal Clinic

11/04/2025

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. If you are thinking of adding to your family, consider adopting an older cat from your local shelter. Senior cats have plenty of love to give. Before you adopt, read up on the special needs of senior cats at https://bit.ly/30t5gVZ.

11/01/2025

🍂 November Clinic Updates!

-Friday, Nov 7th: Urgent Care walk-ins available from 8am to Noon, or until capacity is met.
-Friday, Nov 14th: Open for technician appointments and medication pick-ups ONLY. No exams or urgent care.
-Nov 3rd - 23rd Dr. Colburn will be out for surgery and recovery. Dr. Meghann Robinson will be providing veterinary coverage during this time.
-Closed for Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov 27 & Friday, Nov 28

Thank you for your understanding as we adjust our schedule this month. 💛
We appreciate your flexibility, and look forward to seeing you and your pets! 🐾

10/27/2025

🎃🎉 It’s that time of year again—CAC’s Annual Pumpkin Contest is here! We need YOUR help to crown the ultimate pumpkin carver! 🏆✨

Check out our amazing entries and vote in the comments for pumpkins 1 through 5! The pumpkin with the most votes on Facebook & Instagram by the end of the week will take home the prize!

Don’t forget to like, comment and share to get everyone involved. Let’s make this contest a spooktacular success! 🧡👻

10/06/2025

October Urgent Care dates are here!

🦇All appointments are same-day only and will not be scheduled in advance. Each pet will be triaged appropriately and seen as quickly as possible, but please remember it is urgent care! Due to the nature of these appointments, wait times may vary.
🐈‍⬛ Walk-ins are accepted from 8am until Noon, or until capacity is met. You can also call in advance for triage assistance & availability.
🎃 Exam fees are $140 + cost of any requested diagnostics, medications, etc.
👻 To limit the spread of contagious diseases, if your pet is coughing, sneezing, vomiting, and/or having diarrhea, please CHECK IN FROM YOUR VEHICLE out of an abundance of caution.

Come see us for an urgent care visit next month, Friday October 17th or Friday October 31st! 🌙

Please call or text the clinic with any questions, or for more information:
(760) 228-1474

09/29/2025

09/03/2025

♻️ Be a recycling hero, like Tubby the Recycling Dog!

Bring back your red pill vials from our clinic and get $1 account credit per vial.

Why participate?
✅ Keeps plastics out of landfills
✅ Puts a little money towards your pet(s)
✅ Supports an eco-friendly community initiative

Important: Only red vials dispensed by Companion Animal Clinic are eligible.

Bring them in, cash them out, and let’s care for pets and our planet! 🌍🐾

*In 2011, a Labrador named Tubby, owned by Sandra Gilmore from Wales, UK, set the record for Most Bottles Recycled by a Dog. On his daily walks, he collected, crushed, and handed over an estimated 26,000 plastic bottles to his owner. Tubby sadly passed away in 2016, having collected an estimated 50,000 bottles in his lifetime!
"He was always the keenest, greenest recycling canine around with the smallest carbon paw print ever." ♻🐕
http://bit.ly/464Lnm7

08/06/2025

To stay on top of our game — just like Ranger here! 🐾🌲 — we are NOT accepting new clients at this time.

This helps us continue to provide the highest level of care and attention to our current patients and their people.

Thank you for understanding! ❤️

*Please note: While we aren’t accepting new clients at this time, we will continue to welcome new pets added to families that are currently established.

07/29/2025

We're updating our patient profiles and would love to feature your pet on our social media, too! 📸

Whether it's silly, snuggly, or full of personality, send us your favorite shot via email to [email protected]

05/15/2025

🚫🐍 DON’T Use Benadryl for Snakebites!
(Yes, we’re making this as clear as possible 😉)

Snakebite season is here! As the weather warms up, pit vipers are leaving hibernation and becoming more active—just like our pets who are spending more time hiking, exploring, and playing outdoors. That means we’re entering peak snakebite season.

⚠️ Important Reminder:
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is NOT effective for treating venomous snakebites. It’s an antihistamine, and snake venom causes tissue damage and swelling through venom proteins—not histamines.
The only true treatment? Antivenom.

🐍What to do if your pet is bitten by a snake:
1) Remain calm: Your pet will take cues from you! Staying calm helps reduce their stress and keeps their heart rate lower, which can slow the spread of venom.
2) Keep them as still as possible: Avoid walking them, especially if the bite is on a limb. Movement can increase venom circulation.
3) Seek veterinary care immediately—time is critical! If able, take a PHOTO of the snake. Please do NOT bring it to the veterinary clinic with you.

❌ Do not give Benadryl.
❌ Do not try to suck out the venom.
❌ Do not apply ice or a tourniquet.
❌ Do not wait it out at home.

📞 Questions? Call us at (760) 228-1474

05/01/2025

May Urgent Care dates are here!

🌷 All appointments are same-day only and will not be scheduled in advance. Each pet will be triaged appropriately and seen as quickly as possible, but please remember it is urgent care! Due to the nature of these appointments, wait times may vary. 

🐝 Walk-ins are accepted from 8am until Noon, or until capacity is met. You you can also call in advance for triage assistance & availability. 

🐞 Exam fees are $140 + cost of any requested diagnostics, medications, etc. 

🐛 To limit the spread of contagious diseases, if your pet is coughing, sneezing, vomiting, and/or having diarrhea, please CHECK IN FROM YOUR VEHICLE out of an abundance of caution. 

🪻Come see us for an urgent care visit this month, Friday May 16th or Friday May 30th! Please call the clinic with any questions or for more information (760) 228-1474

04/22/2025

🌍 Happy Earth Day from Companion Animal Clinic! 🐾
As a veterinary clinic, we feel incredibly lucky to care for so many wonderful pets and their amazing humans. Today, we’re celebrating the planet we all call home — and the incredible animals we share it with.
🐶🐱 Our pets aren’t just companions — they’re family. From loyal dogs to purring cats, playful rabbits to curious birds, each one brings joy, comfort, and unconditional love.
But our pets also depend on a healthy planet to thrive. That’s why we’re committed to using eco-friendly products and reducing waste in our clinic. 🌱

Here are some fun ways to celebrate Earth Day with your pet:
🍃 Take a nature walk
🌼 Plant a pet-friendly garden
🎨 Make toys from recycled materials
🐾 Support local pet rescues
♻️ Choose eco-friendly pet products

📰 Want more green ideas? Check this out:
https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/news-blogs/a-vets-life/celebrating-earth-day-going-green-your-pet

Let’s work together to protect our planet — for ourselves, our pets, and future generations. 💚

👇 Share how you’re celebrating Earth Day with your pets in the comments!