San Marcos Veterinary Clinic

Happy Monday! This weeks dog breed of the day is the Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkie for short. Though Yorkies are thought of as a delicate breed, don’t let the Yorkie’s daintiness fool you. Tenacious, feisty, brave, and sometimes bossy, the Yorkie exhibits all the traits of a true terrier. Yorkies pack lots of big-town attitude into a small but self-important package

It’s hard to watch, but it’s real! At least this little guy got the help he needed

What an unlikely and adorable duo!

This is why pet owners should always be mindful of where you store small, plastic items! Dogs and cats love to eat things they aren't supposed to and it can come at a cost to you and your pet.

Happy Monday! This weeks breed of the day is the Ragdoll! The large, affectionate Ragdoll goes limp with joy when you cuddle him in your arms, the trait that led to his name. Ragdolls love people, including kids, and can get along well with dogs. They are a friendly cat who will greet you happily at the door, play fetch and sleep with you at night.

Hello friends, It has come to our attention that some of our clients have received product from online pharmacies that are 'bunk'. When this happens, the online pharmacies are not held accountable and the client is then turned back to their vet to fix the problem. Since we cannot guarantee the veracity nor the quality of products from other online pharmacies, we will no longer approve any online pharmacy request. Your options for purchasing prescriptions, including prescri...ption diets are: come in and purchase in-clinic, order on OUR online pharmacy (Covetrus - Vets First Choice) or come in to our practice and pick up a written script. All pets must have had an exam within the last calendar year from your request. If you need assistance with using our online pharmacy: https://mysmvet.vetsfirstchoice.com/ please ask and our pharmacy technician can assist you. Thank you for your cooperation! San Marcos Veterinary Clinic See more

With the weather heating up we have to be mindful of the increased risk of your pet contracting heartworm. Preventing heartworm is possible, but it’s not a guarantee. Click the link below to read about the symptoms of heartworm and how it may be prevented. http://www.pethealthnetwork.com//dog-diseases-/why-you-won’t-see-your-dogs-heartworm-symptoms-until-it’s#overlay-context=tags/parasites

Today's dog breed of the week is the Pomeranian. Pomeranians are generally perky, friendly little dogs. hey tend to be good with children, but children need to be cautioned that these are small dogs and not as sturdy as the larger breeds. The smiling, foxy face and vivacious personality have helped make the Pom one of the world's most popular toy breeds.

Another feel good Friday! Hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend as much they enjoy this adorable video

Service dogs are commonly associated with helping those with physical disabilities. However, they can be used in so many more beneficial ways than we would think. Click the link below to read about the amazing impact that service animals can have on veterans suffering with PTSD:

Hey Everyone! Please take note: we will close early on July 3rd at 4pm. and closed all day on July 4th. We will be back open our regular hours on Friday, July 5th. Thanks!

Happy Monday! This weeks dog breed of the day is the Alaskan Malamute. The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, loyal, and playful dog. Mals are pack animals. And in your family pack, the leader must be you. If a Mal doesn’t respect you, he will wind up owning you instead of the other way around. That said, a well-behaved Mal is a joy to be with gentle, friendly, and great with kids.