Companion Animal Clinic

06/24/2025

We are now accepting New Clients! Give our friendly staff a call to schedule!

06/17/2025

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!

04/17/2025

MYTH: Cats don’t get heartworm disease.
🚫 False. Cats can and do get heartworm—and even a single worm can cause severe illness or sudden death.

MYTH: It’s too dry here for heartworms.
🚫 Think again. Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states, including dry regions like Arizona, Nevada, and right here in Southern California.

MYTH: Heartworms don’t infect cats as often as dogs.
🚫 Studies show cats are infected nearly as often as dogs. The disease may look different, but the risk is real.

MYTH: Indoor cats are safe.
🚫 Not true. Mosquitoes—the carriers of heartworm—get indoors, too. No pet is 100% protected without prevention.

💡 Unlike dogs, there’s no approved treatment for heartworm disease in cats. That's why prevention is absolutely essential!

🩺 Ask us about safe, vet-recommended prevention options to protect your feline friend. One dose a month can save their life.

📞 Questions? Call us at (760) 228-1474 — we're here to help!

04/14/2025

Heartworm Disease is No Joke—But Prevention is Easy!

Heartworm disease has been reported in all 50 states and continues to spread each year. Just one mosquito bite is all it takes to put your pup at risk. Yikes!

The good news? It’s 100% preventable with a simple monthly chew—like Credelio Quattro™—that protects against heartworms and other nasty parasites.

If your dog isn’t already on prevention, now’s the perfect time to start. Give us a call to schedule a visit—we’re here to help keep your furry friend safe and healthy!

04/09/2025

📢 CLIENT NOTICE: Health Certificate Policy Update

Effective immediately, Companion Animal Clinic will require clients to work with a certified Pet Travel Agent or similar document preparation service when planning travel to Hawaii or any international destination with their pets.

These destinations have highly specific and time-sensitive health certificate requirements that must be precisely followed to ensure safe and successful entry. To minimize errors and avoid delays, we are no longer able to accommodate certificate preparation for these locations without the assistance of a professional pet travel service.

This policy applies to any travel outside of the lower 48 states, including:
Hawaii
U.S. territories (e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam)
Any international destination

Our team will continue to perform the required exams and vaccinations, but the coordination and paperwork must be handled through a travel document specialist.

If you need help locating a qualified pet travel agent, we’re happy to provide recommendations.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

04/03/2025

April 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 April 11th or Friday April 25th! Please call the clinic with any questions or for more information (760) 228-1474

03/21/2025

03/13/2025

March Urgent Care dates are here! (Did you catch our mistake in the previous post?🫣🤫)

☘️ 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 March 14th or Friday March 28th!

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

03/02/2025

Is your Sunday schedule looking like this? 🐶❤️ From belly rubs to buying new treats, every moment with your pup is priceless!