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​As the spookiest of seasons approaches, you may be decorating everything in sight with cobwebs, pumpkins, and skeletons—including your four-legged friend. Although we’ll admit cats and dogs are incredibly cute as pirates, dinosaurs, and spiders, Halloween costumes...

Although our feline friends demand to be cherished every month of the year, September is reserved for Happy Cat Month. Join CATalyst Council—and our team at Valley Veterinary Hosptial—in celebrating the month that is all about ensuring companion cats are happy,...

Valley Veterinary Hospital wants pet owners to know cats and dogs are incredibly skilled at hiding subtle signs of discomfort and pain, often suffering for weeks, months, or sometimes years without complaint. To help pet owners identify pain in their four-legged...

Many pet owners worry about putting their beloved companion under anesthesia, whether for an elective procedure, or a life-saving surgery. However, our entire team here at Valley Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to your best friend’s health and safety while in our...

Just like how elderly people suffer from Alzheimer's or dementia, pets can also experience impaired mental function as they age. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. However, with careful monitoring, early...

As we finish the month of July, your pet is certainly still feeling the heat! You might be tempted to sit in front of the air-conditioning unit for the rest of the summer with your furry pal. However, the team here at Valley Veterinary Hospital is here to offer you...

Protecting Your Pet from Heat Stroke   It's July, which means plenty of warm weather. But, that also means the risk of becoming overheated! Like humans, dogs and cats can become overheated. Unlike humans, our pets aren’t able to effectively reduce their body...

How to Manage Bee Stings In Your Pet   It's officially summer! The sun is shining and it is time to get outside and play! But, be sure to keep an eye on your furry friend because summertime also means insects, specifically stinging insects. A run-in with a bee...

What to Expect After Bringing Home a New Shelter Pet Bringing home a new pet is an exciting, and occasionally overwhelming, time for the entire family, including the pet. You’ve likely picked out all their necessary supplies, with a collar for each day of the week, a...

Our team ath the Valley Veterinary Hospital wants new pet owners to understand the importance of early training. Like children, young pets thrive on stability, consistency, and a set routine. Knowing what to expect each day reduces a pet’s stress and anxiety, which...