October 1-7 is National Walk Your Dog Week! In addition to keeping your dog's waistline in check, here are some benefits of spending some one-on-one time outside together.
https://positively.com/contributors/5-benefits-of-walks-with-your-dog/
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! There are several awesome shelters here in Austin, with Austin Pets Alive! being one of them. Take a look around online at their available animals up for adoption...you may just find your new best friend!
https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt
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Austin Pets Alive! | Adopt
Happy National Coffee Day!
This World Rabies Day, we ask that if your pet hasn’t been vaccinated against the disease, make an appointment—a safe pet is a happy pet! Call us today at 512-345-5067. #VCApets
In case you were wondering what ACTUALLY goes on in the treatment room...
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Make your daily cuddles fun and productive by regularly checking your pet’s skin and coat for fleas! Check the neck area, stomach, ears, between the toes and around the tail base. Also, check your pet’s bedding—flea waste (“flea dirt”) may be found in their favorite napping spot even when you don’t spot fleas on your pet.
Visit rptn.io/ABKAAMOtEsd for flea prevention and treatment options for your dog.
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming “community” cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families.
We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood.
Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/neuter your own cat and keep them indoors.
* In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets
FEEL GOOD THURSDAY!
Jennifer Aniston just adopted an adorable new puppy!
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Jennifer Aniston just adopted an adorable new puppy — see the video!
Happy National Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Our technicians here at VCA Northwest Hills work their tails off, and we could not be more thankful for each and every one of them. Their passion for helping animals is obvious in our hospital every day as they do everything possible to care for your fur babies!
https://iloveveterinary.com/blog/vet-tech-appreciation-week/
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VET TECH APPRECIATION WEEK | I Love Veterinary
It's Whisker Wednesday! Think cats and water don’t mix? Well, think again! For this trivia question, we want to know which breed of cat loves to swim 🌊🐱. Tell us below ⬇#VCApets
Fall is the time for crisp walks in nature with your dog 🍂. But for this #FallSafetyTip, watch out for mushrooms—which can be toxic for pets if eaten 🍄❌#VCApets
Happy Friday the 13th! Just when we thought spooky season was over! 👀#vcapets
Exciting news! In our never-ending effort to provide outstanding care for your pet at the most affordable prices, we invite everyone to join CareClub, our affordable monthly wellness plans with UNLIMITED EXAMS!!
CareClub’s made-for-you memberships are designed with your dog and cat in mind. Get what your pet needs when you need it with CareClub!
Now through December 31st, 2020, we're waiving the enrollment fee for any of our affordable VCA CareClub Wellness Plans (a $49 value)! Give us a call at (512) 345-5067 for an additional information or to sign your pet up!
Happy Holidays!
Put the right paw forward with CareClub! Access expert care and exclusive benefits with our made-for-you memberships—designed specifically for your pet.
Call us today at 512-345-5067 for more information!
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who serve, and have served, our country! ❤️#vcapets
HUGE congratulations to our technician, Kylie! She has been accepted into the Texas A&M Veterinary School in College Station. We are so happy and excited for her to continue her journey to becoming Dr. Wessels!
Our holiday donations were dropped off at the Wilco Shelter this month! The shelter currently has a table set up outside with pet food for people in the community who need assistance with their pet's care. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, and to Dr. Sophia and our hospital manager, Amy, for making sure these donations were delivered!
CareClub Safety Tip: Do you love to adventure with your dog? Just make sure you avoid dirty water when exploring - it can carry parasites that may make your dog sick. To learn more about CareClub's new personalized care plans, give us a call at 512-345-5067.
Wellness appointments are even more fun when the patient is as cute as Skai!
To celebrate the start of the New Year, we are offering free enrollment in CareClub, our affordable monthly wellness plans with UNLIMITED EXAMS!
• EASY PAYMENTS
• DOCTOR-RECOMMENDED VACCINES
• EARLY DISEASE DETECTION
• ROUTINE DENTAL CARE EACH YEAR
• SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS, including valuable rewards on select products and food your pet loves, 24/7 Live Chat with a licensed veterinary professional via the myVCA app, plus an annual HomeAgain® subscription to help find your pet if they get lost.
Give us a call at (512) 345-5067 for additional information or to sign your pet up!
Happy New Year!
Our holiday hours for this week are as follows:
New Year's Eve: Open from 7:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
New Year's Day: CLOSED
Day after New Year's: Open from 8:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
