VCA Country Oaks Animal Hospital

Canine influenza, or “dog flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can be passed from dog to dog. It typically starts with a cough and can be mistaken for the more common and well-known Bordetella. In some cases, canine influenza can progress to pneumonia.
Learn how to prevent your pet from getting sick, and contact your VCA veterinarian if your dog shows signs or symptoms.

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!

Planning to spend more time outdoors this Summer? Before you do, make sure to protect your pet from pests!

A CareClub® membership can help with unlimited exams,* parasite testing and provides exclusive discounts on parasite preventives for members.

Enroll today: https://bit.ly/48Z8YEf

Lots of summer cookouts end with cool, refreshing watermelon. Watermelon is fun for pets; the high water content hydrates them and the glucose gives them energy. However, pets often swallow the seeds or eat the rind, and both can block the GI tract. To avoid GI blockages, cut the melon from the rind and remove the seeds before sharing this classic summer treat.

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.

Enroll today: https://bit.ly/45NfbTU

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.

Like so many other businesses globally, we have been impacted by the Microsoft IT outage and are experiencing technical difficulties at this time. We continue to work to get our hospital back online and we ask for patience with our associates, as we are not working to full capacity during this outage. We appreciation of patience and understanding!

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.

Enroll today: https://bit.ly/4bvhe08

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

Have a happy and safe Independence Day!

Your friends at VCA

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

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

We love all pets no matter what they look like, but Wild Thang is making our heart sing! 💙

Meet Wild Thang, crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog after 5 tries Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese, and his owner Ann Lewis stop by TODAY to celebrate his newly crowned title of World’s Ugliest Dog after competing in the contest five times. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz, who was a judge in the competition, shares highlights for TODAY.

🎂What pet matches your birth month?🎂

Let us know if we got it right in the comments 👇!

Here are some tips and tricks to help keep your furry friends safe this July 4th.

Happy Father's Day to all fathers out there. You've helped us learn that anything is 😸💙

Tomorrow is and the demand for pet blood donations has increased significantly.

A single blood donation can potentially save the lives of up to three other pets.

Swipe to see how you can help.

Heatwaves are affecting not only us but our pets as well. We've prepared a few tips to help your pet beat the heat and stay safe on even the hottest of days.