The Village Veterinary Hospital

This holiday season give the gift of fresh breath! Now until December 31st, receive 10% off of Oravet chews when you mention this post. These once a day chews take the place of daily brushing, and dogs love the vanilla taste!

Happy Holidays from Austin Charles, Pumpkin, Dr. Innes and the Village Veterinary staff!

The holidays are right around the corner! This holiday season give your pet(s) the gift of health with this holiday special: From now until December 31st, when you bring your pet(s) in for a 6 month or yearly exam, enjoy a free nail trim plus 10% off all services when you mention this post. This is including but not limited to: - Blood and Urine tests - Fecal and Heartworm tests... - Vaccines - Flea and tick products - And so much more We hope to see you and your furry family member before time runs out! Call 805-496-0883 today to schedule your appointment, space is limited! As a friendly reminder, we will be closed to observe Thanksgiving from 11/24-11/27. We will reopen on 11/18 at 8:30am. Thank you, Dr. Innes and Staff * Referrals are our greatest compliment! Receive a $25 credit on your account when you refer a friend! *

With thanksgiving right around the corner, here are some safety tips to help keep your fur family members safe! Talkin' about Turkey If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it's boneless and well cooked. Don't offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria. ... A Feast Fit for a King While the humans are chowing down, give your cat and dog their own little feast. Offer them Nylabones or made-for-pet chew bones. Or Stuff their usual dinner-perhaps with a few added tidbits of turkey, vegetables (try sweet potato or green beans) and dribbles of gravy-inside a Kong toy. Sage Advice Sage can make your Thanksgiving stuffing taste delicious, but it and many other herbs contain essential oils and resins that can cause gastrointestinal upset and central nervous system depression to pets if eaten in large quantities. Cats are especially sensitive to the effects of certain essential oils. No Bread Dough Don't spoil your pet's holiday by giving him raw bread dough. According to ASPCA experts, when raw bread dough is ingested, an animals body heat causes the dough to rise in his stomach. As it expands, the pet may experience vomiting, severe abdominal pain and bloating, which could become a life-threatening emergency. Too Much of a Good Thing A few small boneless pieces of cooked turkey, a taste of mashed potato or even a lick of pumpkin pie shouldn't pose a problem. However, don't allow your pets to overindulge, as they could wind up with a case of stomach upset,diarrhea or even worse-an inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as pancreatitis. In fact, it's best to keep pets on their regular diets during the holidays. Don't Let Them Eat Cake If you're baking up Thanksgiving cakes, be sure your pets keep their noses out of the batter, especially if it includes raw eggs-they could contain salmonella bacteria that may lead to food poisoning.

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