VCA Airport Irvine Animal Hospital

🎒🐾 It's that time of year again—Back to School! Whether you're sending your little ones off to class or hitting the books yourself, don't forget to give your furry friends some extra love. 🐶❤️ From morning cuddles to after-school playtime, pets make every day a little brighter. Let's make this school year the best one yet—for both two-legged and four-legged family members! 📚🐱

🐾 Keep your feline friends purring with these 5 essential wellness tips! 🐱

1. Regular Vet Visits: Early detection is key! Schedule annual check-ups to keep your cat in top shape.
2. Balanced Diet: Provide high-quality, species-appropriate food for optimal health.
3. Prevention: Stay ahead of parasites with regular flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
4. Dental Care: Don’t forget about those pearly whites! Regular brushing and dental check-ups can prevent health issues.
5. Enrichment: Keep your kitty’s mind and body active with toys, scratching posts, and plenty of playtime.

Your cat deserves the best care! 🐾

Vaccines and Immunization are important and necessary to help prevent hospitalization and stress to your pet. Make sure to speak with your veterinarian on which vaccines are right for your pet's age and lifestyle.

Happy ! 🎉😺 To celebrate, we're spotlighting some of our Associates' adorable furry friends!

Take advantage of flexible financing options and make monthly payments with the CareCredit credit card, accepted at VCA hospitals.

Learn more and see if you prequalify at: carecredit.com/go/DBQ856

August is Clear the Shelters Month, have you thought about adopting?

How fresh is your pet's breath? In need of a dental consult?

Schedule online from our website or download the myVCA app!
📞Give us a call at 714-754-1033.

Can you guess that pet? 🐾 Answer in the comments 👇!

Hint: They make a clownish and fun-loving companion.

Comment below and let us know if you guessed correctly!

With heat waves sweeping across the country, blue-green algae is appearing in new areas and posing an increased risk to pets.

Found in lakes, ponds or any source of standing water, it’s extremely toxic and consuming it can be fatal. The best way to prevent accidental poisoning is to keep a close eye on pets when they’re around water.

If you think your pet has been exposed, take them to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital and contact the ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435.

🔺 Thank you for your patience. Like many businesses globally, we've been affected by the recent Microsoft IT outage. Please expect delays with some of our lab diagnostics and results.

Your understanding is greatly appreciated!

Tornadoes form during intense thunderstorms and can reach wind speeds of 200+ mph. Although tornadoes can occur anywhere, they are prevalent in the Southeast and Midwest. Stay informed by downloading the FEMA app and signing up for weather reports and evacuation notices.

Keep a list handy of pet-friendly shelters and contact information for your local animal control office and ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) in case of evacuation.

Hurricane season is here and keeping pets safe is our top priority. Help prepare your pets for when disaster strikes with these Hurricane Safety tips.

Get your FREE Hurricane Preparedness Playbook Now: https://vca.mobi/HurricanePreparednessPlaybook

Guinea pigs, also called cavies (or cavy for a single guinea pig), originated in South America. They became favorite pets in the early part of the 16th century. Guinea pigs are also bred as show animals with a wide variety of coat colors and fur types.

Learn more at https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/guinea-pigs-owning

Owning Guinea Pigs | VCA Animal Hospitals Find out everything you need to know about owning a guinea pig with VCA! Get expert advice from VCA Animal Hospitals to keep your pet healthy and happy.

We're grateful for every opportunity to mentor our newer veterinarians. This is Dr. Allen after participating in an Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis surgery alongside Dr. Renehan. 🐾

Have a happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Wishing you and your pets a safe holiday weekend!

Tips for a safe Independence Day: https://vca.mobi/FourthofJulySafety

VCA Airport Irvine will be closed Thursday July 4th in observance of Independence Day! 💙

We will resume normal business hours Friday July 5th.

Have a safe and happy holiday from the staff at VCA Airport Irvine 😀

Always remember to pack extra water and a travel bowl for your pets when adventuring outdoors this summer!

Even when dogs are swimming, the can still be at risk for dehydration or heat related illness. 💦

📞 Contact VCA Airport Irvine if your pet has fallen ill after spending time outdoors.

"Hey FURRRiends, 💛
As we gear up for July 4th, here are some tips and tricks to help keep your furry friends safe:

Let's make this holiday stress-free for our beloved pets! 🎆

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July 1st is National ID Your Pet Day. Make sure your IDs worn on collars have up-to-date contact information and notify your microchip company if you have moved or changed phone numbers!

Inneed of a sedative for your pets this 4th of July? Please don't wait until the last minute.

Give us a call as soon as possible to ensure we can fill your prescription.
Your pet's safety and comfort are our priority! 🐾☎️

With heavy hearts, we announce that on 6/27/27 at 4:30pm, we said goodbye to our beloved hospital dog Lily Belle, owned by our receptionist Liz.

Lily was a loving, treat-begging, and beautiful "itty bitty pitty" who touched us all. She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. 🌈💔

Dr. Renehan discussing ultrasound findings with our technicians. 🐾 Learning and collaboration are key to providing the best care for our furry friends!

Congratulations 🎉 to our Veterinary Technicians, Nereida & Sarah, on their 3-year anniversary with VCA Airport Irvine!
Thank you both for your dedication and hard work. Here's to many more years of providing excellent care to our furr-iends! 🐾

Heatstroke is no joke, and now that the summer heat is here, you can bet that our pets are feeling the heat in a big way!

Check it Out Now: https://vca.mobi/UrgentCareHeatstroke

Is your pet afraid of fireworks? 🎆

Contact us to get your pet's medication filled for this upcoming fourth of July!