Bixby Animal Clinic

Happy “International Cat Day”. From the Bixby staff cats to yours ❤️🐈🐾❤️🐈‍⬛😻. Matty,Smokey,Jade,Alaskah,Nadia,Tobi and Baby.

Everyone give a HUGE congratulations to Paulina on earning her acceptance into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program studying small animal veterinary medicine. Your patience, compassion, optimism, and advocacy for our patients have been a huge part of what makes our hospital so special. We know these core values of yours will help guide you through the next few years of schooling!📖. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your veterinary journey for the last 3 years. We’ll miss you Paulina 💖,and we’re so proud to see where you’re going!We hope you’ll join our team in the future,this time in a new role😉👩🏻‍⚕️🩺🐾.

Back by popular demand, our summer savings vaccination promotion has been extended through the end of August!

Enjoy $10.00 OFF EACH of the following Canine Vaccines:
✅Rabies
✅Bordetella
✅Distemper-Parvo Combination

Enjoy $5.00 OFF EACH of the following Feline Vaccines:
✅FeLV
✅FVRCP

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity brought back to help keep your pets up to date on their vaccines! Our Vaccine Discount Wednesdays will be available every Wednesday in August (7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th). Slots fill up quickly, so be sure to book your appointment soon!

*Note: Please call or text 562-426-4066 to inquire about the vaccines your pet needs, as some vaccines are not eligible for this offer.

This Friday’s color is shades of PINK. 🐾

Welcome to the Bixby family Dr. Shapiro.
Dr. Shapiro is a UC Davis grad and a proud Dog dad to his 5 year old German Shepherd Arya.Let’s give a warm welcome to our new doctor and schedule your next appt with Dr.Shapiro.

Dr. De La Hoya introducing the cast of “Bridgerton” the fury edition. Colin,Eloíse, Francesca, Lady Whisdtledown, Lady Violet, Lord Anthony, Benedict, Daphne.

Happy Independence Day!

Our hospital will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We want to wish you and your fur baby a safe and relaxing holiday and we will return to regular business hours on July 5th!

If you find your pet needing urgent or immediate care tomorrow, please visit one of the nearest 24 hour emergency hospitals:

Long Beach Animal Emergency
4720 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90804

VCA Lakewood
10701 South St
Cerritos, CA 90703

ACCESS South Bay
2551 W 190th St
Torrance, CA 90504

We're excited to introduce our new Vaccine Discount Wednesdays at Bixby Animal Clinic! 🐱🐶

Vaccines are essential in protecting your pets from a range of illnesses, ensuring they lead long, healthy lives. With this special July offer, we’re making it even easier for you to keep their vaccinations up-to-date!

Enjoy $10.00 OFF EACH of the following Canine Vaccines:
✅Rabies
✅Bordetella
✅Distemper-Parvo Combination

Enjoy $5.00 OFF EACH of the following Feline Vaccines:
✅FeLV
✅FVRCP

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to keep your pets healthy and save on vaccinations! Our Vaccine Discount Wednesdays will be available every Wednesday in July (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st). Slots are limited, so be sure to book your appointment soon!

*Note: Please call or text 562-426-4066 to inquire about the vaccines your pet needs, as some vaccines are not eligible for this offer.

Happy Friday! Our team is wishing ✨everyone✨ a happy Pride Month! 🌈

Our team is proud to be a part of the accepting Bixby Knolls and Long Beach community and rocking rainbow scrubs to celebrate our clients, team members, and community this month and every month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Cece is looking for her furever home! 🏠🐾

Cece is an adorable Border Collie mix puppy estimated to be about a year old. Cece was recently rescued from tough living conditions, being forced to live alone in a too-small crate for the majority of her life. Cece has a new leash on life now that she gets to explore the world around her for the first time.🌳🌹 🐕

She is currently in the care of her loving foster family and is patiently waiting for her forever family. 🐶 She is an incredibly energetic pup who loves to take long walks and come up and say hi to everyone she meets!

If you or someone you know is interested in adopting sweet Cece, please send us a DM! 💙

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to our lovely clients and our adorable German Shepherd patient, Brisa, who gifted us a thoughtful card, beautiful flowers and delicious treats! 💌💐

It's the perfect pick-me-up and is just what we needed! 🎉

Mama (gray) and her puppy Little Boy (white) were found surviving together on the streets. 😢 Please help us find these sweet pups their furever home! 🏠

Mama is estimated to be about 1.5 years old, and her baby Little Boy is estimated to be around 13 weeks old. Mama is a big ball of energy and loves to go on long walks. Little Boy loves to learn new tricks and is the best cuddler around! 🐾

Ideally, this bonded pair of pups would love to be adopted together in the same home! These pups are also available for adoption separately, with Mama at the top of the furever home waiting list 📋🏠

If you or anyone you know would love to bring Mama and/or Little Boy into your home, please send us a DM! 💙

We are so incredibly honored to be recognized as Long Beach's BEST Pet Clinic for the 3rd year in a row!

We are feeling very thankful for the recognition of our dedicated, hard-working team, who day in and day out provide gold standard veterinary care for our favorite furry patients! Your positive feedback and support throughout the years means a lot to us! 🐱🐶🏥

THANK YOU for trusting us with your fur baby's medical care!

All throughout May, Bixby Animal Clinic is offering you and your pup the opportunity to detect 7 different types of cancer before clinical signs even start to show—all with a simple blood draw. This non-invasive cancer screening only requires your dog to fast for 4 hours before their exam.

Dogs are susceptible to many of the same cancers that affect people. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 6 million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs each year. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, about ¼ of dogs will be diagnosed at some stage in their lives. Our cancer screening is recommended for dogs over the age of 7 and for dogs 4 years of age or older that have a higher cancer risk, such as:

-Labrador retriever
-French bulldog
-Golden retriever
-German shepherd
-Beagle
-Rottweiler
-Boxer
-Pembroke Welsh corgi
-Mastiff
-Great Dane

The screening tests for elevated nucleosomes (a section of DNA that is wrapped around a core of proteins) present in the blood sample. An elevation of nucleosomes suggests excessive cell death and cells under stress, indicating the need for further diagnostics to definitively diagnose the presence of cancer.

Pets today have a much better chance of being successfully treated for cancer than they did before, thanks to advances in early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. If you're interested in what our cancer screening can provide you and your pup, please give us a call, text, or visit us online to schedule your next visit! ☎️: (562)426-4066

Note: Offer open to new & existing clients. Pet MUST have an exam to redeem our 10% OFF Cancer Screening offer. Pet MUST fast (no food or water) 4 hours prior to exam. Rabies vaccine MUST be current and valid with proof of vaccination. Offer begins May 1, 2024 and ends 11:59PM PT on May 31, 2024.

Bruno has had a rough couple of weeks. 😢 A few weeks ago, Bruno’s owner was suddenly unable to care for him 💔, leaving him to rely on a caring neighbor for all of his needs. Over the next few weeks, while adjusting to this sudden change, Bruno was fed, taken on regular walks, and looked after by the kind neighbor while they searched for Bruno’s forever home. 🏠

Bruno 🐶 is the sweetest 3-year-old unneutered male pug looking for a loving pet parent who will welcome him into their home and give him and his little wonky eye some extra love and attention. He loves spending quality time lounging around, rolling around in the grass, playing with squeaky toys, and is great with children and other dogs. 🐕

If you or anyone you know would love to bring Bruno into your home, please send us a DM! 💙

Bixby Animal Clinic is offering 40% OFF Heartworm Snap tests during April when you purchase our in-house heartworm preventative!

Heartworms are foot-long worms that live in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworms are only transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and can live for 5 to 7 years in dogs and up to 2 or 3 years in cats.

There are very few, if any, early signs your pet has been infected with heartworms. Heartworm testing for cats typically includes blood tests, radiographs (X-rays), and an ultrasound of the heart. Testing for dogs requires a small blood sample for our Heartworm SNAP test and results are ready in 10 minutes!

It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to become infected with heartworm. The American Heartworm Society recommends year-round prevention for dogs and cats in the U.S. Treatment for heartworm is intensive and costly, and currently only dogs can be successfully treated with drugs while the goal for cats is to stabilize and create a long-term care management plan.

Meet Lucky!
Lucky is a 5yr old black labrador retriever mix who presented to our clinic with intense itching. Lucky gets monthly anti-itch medication which requires a comprehensive annual blood panel with a heartworm test to ensure it is safe to stay on that medication. His test came back positive for heartworm 2 days later.

Treatment started by administering a chewable tablet to kill heartworm larvae. Soon after, anti-inflammatory steroids were administered along with a 4-week course of antibiotics while Lucky received chest x-rays and close monitoring. This was followed by 3 sedated injections of antiparasitic medication and hospitalization. A month after the 3rd injection, a follow-up blood test came back negative! After such a long and intensive treatment, Lucky was happy to go back to his playful active self!

*Lucky's owner provided consent to share his story. Lucky’s success story comes from our sister hospital.

The team got to enjoy puppy cuddles when little Coco stopped by for her puppy wellness package visit! 🐾🐶

Our puppy and kitten packages are available to you as a bundle for all your puppy and kitten needs! Our packages include: a thorough health exam, core vaccines + boosters, de-worming, a f***l test, and a nail trim. During your visit, our doctors are able to answer any questions you might have about nutritional recommendations, microchipping, spaying or neutering & more.

Caring for a puppy or kitten is hard work and we're here to make their health care easy for you! To learn more about our puppy and kitten packages, feel free to give us a call or text to speak with our friendly front desk ☎️: 562-426-4066

Bixby Animal Clinic is offering a FREE MICROCHIP WITH YOUR PET’S SPAY OR NEUTER SURGERY during the whole month of March 2024!

Did you know that spaying or neutering your pet can actually help them live longer and healthier lives? The amazing health benefits of spaying or neutering your fur baby include protection against some potentially serious diseases:

Spaying:
🐾Prevents serious uterine infections (pyometra), which are potentially life-threatening
🐾Decreases the incidence of breast tumors, which are malignant (cancerous) in about 50% of dogs and 90% of cats
🐾Spaying your pet before the first heat cycle offers the best protection

Neutering:
🐾Eliminates the risk of testicular cancer
🐾Prevents testicular tumors, which affect nearly 27% of all unneutered dogs (and are rare in cats)
🐾Reduces their risk of developing enlarged prostate glands (known as benign prostatic hyperplasia) which can cause difficulty urinating and defecating if they become large enough

Pets that are spayed or neutered are also much less likely to roam outside and are therefore less likely to be lost, injured in a fight, or suffer trauma from a vehicle. Our FREE MICROCHIP WITH YOUR PET’S SPAY OR NEUTER SURGERY offer is available to give you extra peace of mind on the rare occasion that your pet wanders too far out of sight.

Call us today to schedule your pre-op exam and learn more about the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet during our March promotion! ☎️: 562-426-4066

Note: Offer open to new & existing clients. Exam must have been completed within ONE year of the offer; new exams are eligible. Rabies vaccine MUST be current and valid with proof of vaccination (in our records or a valid rabies vaccination certificate). Offer ends 11:59PM PT on March 31, 2024.

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Happy Valentine's Day! 💘💝

Penny wishes you and your furry family members lots of pugs and kisses today! 😍💙🐾🐈🐕

Here's a reminder on how to keep your day fun and safe for you and your pets 👇

🍫 Keep your pets away from chocolates, sweets, pastries, and anything containing xylitol, which is commonly used as a sugar substitute. These foods can cause life-threatening conditions for your pets mainly affecting their pancreas, liver, and blood sugar as quickly as 10-60 minutes after ingestion.

💐 Keep your bouquets outside until you've double-checked if they're pet-safe. Non-pet owners may not know that common flowers like peonies, daisies, daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, and lilies can be toxic to your pets. Remember to remove any leftover thorns from your bouquets, which can cause punctures if bitten, stepped on, or swallowed.

🦴 Show your fur baby some extra love today! Pets are the real masters of unconditional love. 💞 Spoil them with a special treat, gift them a brand-new toy, or spend some extra quality time together lounging around 🛋️💙

We want to thank everyone who generously donated to our animal shelter supply drive with Friends of Long Beach Animals for City of Long Beach Animal Care Services! 🐶🐱🐾

Between your kind donations and continuous donations from our team, we were able to gift beds, blankets, sweaters, bandanas, toys, and so much more to shelter pets waiting for their adoption! Seeing the excitement in their eyes when handing them a new toy and a warm bed filled us with so much joy. 💙

Along the way, we met a few friends who've spent 6+ months at the shelter who are currently looking for their forever homes! 🏠

Meet Natalia! ID # A702518
A 3-year-old female red husky who is a big ball of energy with a quirky personality to match! Natalia is a very sweet girl and would be a great fit for pet parents with other pets at home. Natalia gets along with other dogs very well. 🐕

Meet Zukes! ID # A698045
A 2-year-old male brindle boxer-mix who loves long walks, car rides, and is very playful! He's a perfect fit for outdoorsy pet parents! Zukes is house-trained, knows basic commands and is incredibly treat motivated - hence his name Zukes (like the dog treat brand!). 🦴

To get to know more adorable cats and dogs up for adoption, visit the link in City of Long Beach Animal Care Services bio 🔗

To learn more about the wonderful work Friends of Long Beach Animals is doing for our shelters and community, visit the link in their bio! 🔗

All February long, enjoy our 15% OFF anesthetic dental procedure discount for your furry friend!

Our routine anesthetic dental procedure is performed in-house by our dental care team, who will examine radiographs to evaluate potential broken teeth, remove all plaque and tartar above and below the gumline, perform any necessary extractions, and polish your pet’s teeth to ensure they leave with fresh breath and a shiny new smile!

Due to high demand, we recommend booking your pre-op dental exam as soon as possible so you can take advantage of our discounted dental procedure only valid during February! ⏰

Note: Pets MUST have a pre-op dental exam before their anesthetic dental procedure. A pre-op dental exam is different from a regular wellness exam. 🦷 🪥 During your comprehensive pre-op dental exam, our doctor will closely evaluate your pet's teeth, gums, and general oral health, along with a review of your pet's health history and any required bloodwork or vaccinations, to ensure your pet's safety during their anesthetic dental procedure. Offer is open to new and existing clients. Offer begins February 1, 2024 and ends on February 29, 2024.

For more information, please call us at 562-426-4066 to speak with our friendly receptionist! 📞

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It's ALMOST pet dental month, and Dogtor Toast is back with an announcement! 🦷🪥🐶🐱

Bixby Animal Clinic is offering 15% OFF anesthetic dental procedures from February 1st to February 29th!

Due to high demand, we recommend booking your pre-op dental exam in January so you can take advantage of our discounted dental procedure only valid during February! ⏰

*Pet MUST have up to date vaccinations & a pre-op dental exam before their anesthetic dental procedure. Please note: A pre-op dental exam is different from a regular exam. During your comprehensive pre-op dental exam, our doctor will closely evaluate your pet's teeth, gums, and general oral health. They will also review health history and any required bloodwork/vaccinations to ensure your pet's safety during their anesthetic dental procedure.*

For more information, please call us at 562-426-4066 to speak with our friendly receptionist! 📞

Puppies, puppies, puppies, and more puppies! 😍🐾💙 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

TEN of these ADORABLE seven-week-old puppies came in for a healthy pup checkup, deworming, distemper vaccine, and nail trims with Dr. Tsai today! 🥼🩺 Swipe for cuteness overload seeing mom check in on her puppies🥰➡️

And if you're looking to adopt a puppy into your family, you're in luck! All of the puppies are healthy and great around kids and other pets. The adorable puppies up for adoption are:

Sky 🌄 (orange collar) - Sky is extremely sweet and well-mannered, with ears as unique as their personality! 👂

Simba 🦁 (yellow collar) - Simba is very sweet and a little sneaky. They just might wake you up from your nap for playtime 🎾

Blanco 🤍 (light blue collar) - Blanco is the littlest giant of the litter, but being the smallest doesn't stop him from leaving the biggest smile on your face 😍

Milo 🐶 (dark blue collar) - Milo is very laid back and loves to nap. Wake Milo up abruptly, and you'll get to see their feisty side 🔥

Blue 💙 (black collar) - Blue loves to lounge around the house and nap anywhere they can fit. The same rule applies to their toys; if Blue can paw it, they will gnaw it 🦴

Riot 🗯️ (dark green collar) - Riot is just like their name suggests: a lot of fun! This gentle pup loves to go from sleeping to playing to singing along to your favorite songs 🎵

Please send us a DM if you're interested in giving a sweet puppy a loving home! 🐶🏠💙 *light green, tan, pink, and purple collared pups aren't available*

Let's give a very warm welcome to our new Medical Director, Dr. De La Hoya!! 🥳🥼🩺💙

Dr. De La Hoya has been with our team since 2016 and brings many years of expertise and knowledge to Bixby Animal Clinic. She graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in 2010, where she had an internship in emergency and critical care, and joined our team after working at a 24-hour emergency practice.

We're very excited to have Dr. De La Hoya as our Medical Director to oversee our gold-star patient care for our clients, old and new! 🐶🐱🐾

It was so fun getting everyone together to celebrate at our Annual Holiday Party! 🎄🎁❄🎉

Great food, great raffle prizes, and even better company with our sister offices joining us for the night! 🐾

We're wishing you and your fur babies a restful and wonderful holiday weekend! ❄️⛄️🐶🐱🐾❤️

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Our upcoming special holiday hours are listed below🎄🎁❄️:

12/24: 8am-2pm
12/25: Closed
12/31: 8am-2pm
1/1: Closed

In the event your fur baby is having a medical emergency and we're closed, please visit the nearest 24-hour veterinary hospital:

Long Beach Animal Emergency
(562)735-5200
4720 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804

Santa Paws' little helpers, Gracie and Winston, are ready for the season!!🎄🎅🦌❄️ The best present we could ever ask for 😍🎁🐾

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We have a donation drive! 🐶🐱

Join us and Friends of Long Beach Animals in improving the lives of our local shelter animals at City of Long Beach Animal Care Services by donating new blankets, beds, toys, clean towels, and more to our furry friends in desperate need. 🫂

Swipe to see accepted donations ➡️

Our front desk team will be collecting all donations, and no appointment is needed to drop off your kind donations. 🎁 All the much-needed items will go towards shelter animals looking for a new home and will make a HUGE difference!