VCA Animal Clinic of Parker

🐾 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! 🐾

Do you know the signs of an itchy pet? They don’t just scratch—they can chew, bite, rub, scoot and lick, too.

With a CareClub® membership, your pet’s exam fees are covered—including allergy appointments, rechecks and annual exams.* Plus, get exclusive savings on skin care must-haves.

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!

Paws for summer safety 🐾

If the pavement is hot on the back of your hand, it is too hot for your dog to walk!

Paws for summer safety 🐾

Happy Parents Day to all the different types of parents out there!

Paws for summer safety from Trupanion 🐾

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!

VCA accepts the CareCredit credit card to help provide a full range of care and a flexible way to pay over time.

Learn more and see if you prequalify at https://gosyf.com/3UnNr3Y.

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.

Queen Victoria, a purebred dog enthusiast, became enamored of the collie and added her first to her kennel in 1860. Her involvement with the breed caught the interest of other dog fanciers and of upper society people who wanted the same breed as the Queen's favorite. In 1886, an official breed standard was drawn up. Collies came to America both as working sheep dogs and elite pets. Learn more at https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dog-breeds/collie
Share photos of your collie below!

Like many businesses, VCA Animal Hospitals is experiencing an IT system outage. We are still seeing pets but please know that our services may be limited.
Thank you for your patience while we work to get our hospitals back online.

It's Stick Out Your Tongue Day! Start dropping those photos below! 👅

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.

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

Snakes live in almost every corner of the world. They are found in forests, deserts, swamps and grasslands. Many call underground burrows or the spaces under rocks home. 🐍 Do you have a pet snake? We would love to see photos!!https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/snakes-owning

Where are our horse lovers?! Share your beauties below! 🐴🐎

What is feline leukemia virus (FeLV)?

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a virus that infects cats. It was first discovered in cats with a form of leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells). FeLV can cause a variety of diseases in addition to leukemia. Like all viruses, FeLV is a tiny microorganism that can only replicate itself inside living cells. FeLV is specific to members of the cat family and does not pose a risk to other species of animals or people. Learn more at https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-leukemia-virus-disease-complex

Wildfires often occur with little notice, which can make preparation a challenge. If you live in a wildfire-prone area, it’s important to create a safety plan for the two-legged and four-legged members of your family. You may only have minimal advance notice about evacuations, so planning in advance could be the difference between a successful evacuation and leaving necessary items behind.

Stay Hydrated!! 💦

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

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

It's International Whippet Day! The whippet is the most popular of the greyhound-like breeds and is the most successful breed competing in the sport of lure-coursing, in which they chase a plastic bag dragged along a zig-zagging course at high speed. Learn more at https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dog-breeds/whippet

Have a happy and safe Independence Day!

Your friends at VCA Animal Clinic of Parker.