Will you spend the holidays traveling or staying at home? Will you be a host or a guest this year? Every pet-parent needs to consider these matters during the holidays and create a holiday plan for their pet’s wellbeing. Follow these four tips to help make the holidays manageable. Store Dangerous Foods Away Previously we...
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Valley Animal Hospital Tips: Holiday Foods Your Fur-Baby CAN and CANNOT Eat
Previously, we mentioned three ways to pet-proof your home for the holidays, but what about pet-proofing your dinner table? Valley Animal Hospital knows that when it comes to human food, pets can’t get enough! We want to share a few foods that are safe for your pet to nibble on during the holidays. However, while some...
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Celebrate National Pet Wellness Month with Valley Animal Hospital
This October, veterinarians and pet owners are celebrating National Pet Wellness Month nationwide! Valley Animal Hospital wants you to consider scheduling your pet’s annual check-up. Some may think a pet exam is only necessary when a pet is sick, but these exams can help prevent future health issues, especially for aging dogs. Without a proper...
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3 Tips to Make Your Pet’s Visit to the Veterinarian Easy and Stress-Free!
Does your pet give you a hard time when it's time to visit the vet? If so, it’s because pets can get anxious and take it out on their owners by scratching, biting, or worse! Instead of punishing your furry friend or avoiding the vet, you can improve their behaviors at home. Our veterinarians know...
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3 Ways You Can Help Fido Cope with Back-to-School Season!
Are your kids ready to go back to school? If so, our vets want to help you prepare your furry family members as well. Dogs have had a lot of social time with their owners since the pandemic began. Now that children are going back to school and more adults are returning to work, your dog is in...
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Help Your Furry Loved One Avoid Those Nasty Fleas with a Few Easy Steps!
Flea infestations are a common and uncomfortable part of any pet’s life. Your pet’s warm body and proximity to the outdoors make infestations almost a given. If you spot fleas on your cat or dog, and the steps we’ve provided below don’t work, then make an appointment with our veterinarians! The Signs of Fleas Fleas are...
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3 Things to Remember When Keeping Your Pet Safe During the Hot Summer
Summers in Texas can get pretty hot with average temperatures soaring into the high 90’s to low 100’s. This season can be bad enough for us but imagine how tough it can be for our furry friends, especially those that spend a lot of time outdoors! Because of their fur, cats and dogs are at...
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3 Tips to Enrich Your Dog or Cat’s Life from our Veterinarians in McAllen
We all want the best for our pets, but it can be challenging to know what our felines and canines need? If you have noticed your pet acting differently, it could be for various reasons such as an underlying health issue, not being mentally stimulated, and so on. At Valley Animal Hospital, our pet doctors...
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Puppy Tips You May Not Know from Valley Animal Hospital
Did you know that March 23rd is National Puppy Day? If you own or plan on adopting one, then there are some things you should know about their care. Besides being cute and providing loving company, puppies require a lot of training and care to be healthy. Our veterinarians want to share a few tips...
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3 Tips to Prevent Serious Illness in Your Loving Cat
How old is your feline friend? If he/she is an adult, then they’re at a higher risk of dealing with such health conditions as: Chronic kidney disease Hyperthyroidism Diabetes Cardiac disease Cancer You can prevent these diseases from developing or advancing by knowing how to care for your cat and scheduling regular checkups with our...
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