Santee Pet Hospital

Did you know that honey bees can’t pollinate tomatoes , but bumble bees can? Yep! Tomato pollen is locked tight in the flower and needs to be vibrated loose. B...umble bees can do what’s called buzz pollination. They latch onto the flower and contract their flight muscles, which produces the strong vibrations needed to release the pollen. Blueberries, tomatoes, eggplants and kiwis are just some examples of the many plant species that require this form of pollination. Thank you bumblebees! Learn more cool bumble bee facts in my book! https://girlnextdoorhoney.com//the-little-book-of-bees-an/

Have you seen the "found" pets we have been sharing in our stories? We are featuring stray animals to help reunite them with their families! If your pet goes missing, make sure to visit sdhumane.org/found to view all of the found animals in our care.

Join us for a LIVE virtual adoption event, this Friday, August 21, at 2 p.m. We'll be joined by The Dog Squad Rescue to feature some incredible adoptable animals!

Where has the time gone?! Happy August! It's that time again to make sure your pet has received their heartworm prevention! Do you ever wonder why heartworm cases may increase? The following infographic shows the main reasons why vet office may see an increase in cases.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Here are a few of the top vaccinations for . Not only do they play a critical role in protecting dogs from the...se deadly diseases, it also great improves their overall quality of life. Learn more about the importance of vaccinations here: https://bit.ly/3gkU0Oj See more

Meet Charlie. This sleepy little puppy is a 10 week old Golden Retriever. Charlie was trying to find the smallest space he could squeeze into to sleep. Isn't he cute?

Feline Friday! #felinefriday #cathealth

Look who just joined the Santee Pet Hospital family Louise

I hope everyone is as relaxed today as Hank is.

Look at this Long Boy! Can anyone guess what mix of breeds he is?

Today marks the beginning of ASPCA's National Adoption Weekend: #AdoptFromHome! If you have been thinking about adding a pet to your family, now is the perfect ...time. Anyone who adopts a pet from San Diego Humane Society between June 5-7 will receive a new adopter kit from PetSmart or Petco, which includes things like a free bag of pet food and hundreds of dollars in coupons. All adopters will also receive a free Healthy Start exam from VCA Animal Hospitals and up to $250 to treat any minor illness within the first 14 days of their adoption. Check out our website to see our available animals, like Missy (663784) pictured here! http://ow.ly/y2zH50zX61E See more

REMINDER: Please do not exercise your pets in the heat of the day. When the temperature outside is 75 degrees, the asphalt temperature can be 125 degrees. Test ...the asphalt temperature by placing the back of your hand to the ground for 7 seconds. If it's too hot for your hand, it is too hot for your dog's paws. See more

Make sure to thank your veterinarian.

This cutie came to brighten our day today! Harley is the sweetest little Frenchie.

Thought everyone could use a pick-me-up today. Stay home, stay healthy.

Read more from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)'s website: https://bit.ly/2R2fTqV

Shout-out to Jersey Mikes in Santee for bringing us some complimentary sandwiches during the COVID-19 Pandemic! You guys rock!

The AVMA is aware that the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, in one tiger at a zoo in New York. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for the latest information: https://bit.ly/34bXBJg

Can SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infect pets? The AVMA has developed a series of frequently asked questions we’ve received about #COVID19. You can find more information about this question and more at our FAQs for Pet Owners here http://bit.ly/38WbgFi

Look who came in to see us today!!! Jethro is a 1 year old Boxer who loves to give kisses. Jethro and Santee Pet Hospital wish you a happy Friday.

Call us today to get your pet started on heartworm prevention.

It is important to check, and have your pets teeth cleaned at least once a year. We grade dental disease on a scale of 1 to 4. Grade 1 dental disease is very small amounts of tartar and grade 4 is severe amounts of tartar with or without gingivitis and other pathology. Contact us at (619)449-4100 to schedule an appointment to get more information on your pets dental grade.

Kitchi did great this weekend in Barrett Junction, with his owner Janis, and has received the title of Tracking Dog. He found the glove he was tracking in 9 mins. He tracked a total of 440 yards with 4 turns. GOOOO KITCHI! Awesome job.

When was the last time you got your pets teeth cleaned? Yearly or biannual anesthetic dental cleanings are important. By the age of 3, 70-80% of animals have some form of dental disease. Getting preventative anesthetic dental cleanings are important because tartar starts under the gum line where we can’t see it. When the teeth are cleaned we use an ultrasonic and hand scaler to remove all of the tartar from all surfaces of the teeth, between the teeth, and under the gum li...ne. We then check for any gingival pocketing, loose, broken, abnormal coloring, and missing teeth. Once all teeth are cleaned and assessed we will polish the teeth with a pumice polish, just like your human dentist would do. Please contact us to schedule a dental evaluation and to discuss with our veterinarian about getting your pets teeth cleaned. Below are pictures of before and after an anesthetic dental cleaning.

Keeping your pets on monthly heartworm prevention is important for their health.

Bees are extremely important to our ecosystem! Please help us save these incredible animals!

Sweet Pea celebrated her 17th birthday this month! Look at this adorable photo shoot that she did!

Remember, even in San Diego it is important to protect your animals from Heartworms.

Happy Friday Everyone!

Hooray for these AWESOME veterinarians!

Be aware that Newcastle disease is still impacting Southern California poultry. If you have chickens or poultry, please adhere to regional quarantines and do your part to help maintain bio security.

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Look at this spotty puppy that came to see us today! Bunky is a 16 week old playful retriever mix. Have a wonderful weekend!

We had a Frenchie day! These 3 beauties came to see us! Abbie (1st picture) is 12 weeks, Lola (2nd picture) is 1 year old, and Star (3rd picture grey and white) is 7 months old. They all love to play with us when they are here. Look at those cute little snouts!

Good Morning everyone. Booth and Surratt have come to say hello

Look who came in for vaccines yesterday! "Dozer" is a 8 month old pit bull mix who just wanted to be loved on the entire time he was here. Who could resist those big ears?

With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, keeping track of our pets can be all the more challenging. Here are some hazards to watch out for this holiday season. From all of us at Santee Pet Hospital we wish you happy holidays and a happy new year!

Look at this beautiful picture of one of our awesome patients "Weasel"!