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Our team is thrilled to be supporting the ASPCA in their National Adoption Weekend from June 5-7! The pandemic has created a huge need for adoptions across the country please consider opening your home to a cat, or dog. All adopted pets from this event will receive their first free exam and a $250 health guarantee at any VCA Animal Hospital. Click below to search for a participating shelter or rescue near you and learn how you can #AdoptFromHome! #VCAcares... https://bit.ly/2zSJPAK See more

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Is your cat more inquisitive or extroverted? A study in Australia and New Zealand has narrowed down 5 cat personalities, or The Feline Five. Where does your cat fit in? Check out @catster’s article and let us know in the comments bit.ly/2XoNe3h #VCApets

House training your puppy: we can’t think of a more productive way to spend time indoors! Read our helpful guide here, which will tell you exactly how to get started (be sure to check out point 5 for indoor training tips!): bit.ly/2QFUbcb #VCApets

On this unprecedented World Veterinary Day, please join us in celebrating every veterinary professional who has dedicated themselves to caring for the world’s pets. #worldveterinaryday #lovevca

ANSWER: The evolving scientific information around this new virus reinforces the need to treat pets as we do our family members; isolate them from other infected individuals and practice good hygiene when handling them. People in your household may pet and interact with your pets as long as those people are not COVID-19 symptomatic and have not tested positive. However, social distancing applies to the whole household, not just the human members. Therefore, it is best not to... let people outside of your household pet your dog. Three things to remember: 1. Keep infected people away from pets. 2. Keep your animals away from other people or animals. 3. Good hygiene and proper hand-washing should always be practiced when handling pets. For more information about COVID-19, visit www.vcacovid19.com

ANSWER: No. While it’s easy to disinfect a doorknob or countertop with disinfectant wipes, alcohol or bleach, all of these things could harm your pet. There is currently no evidence to support additional bathing of pets as a result of COVID-19. When you do bathe your pet, always use a mild shampoo specifically formulated for pets and lots of water to bathe your pet, keep them clean, and avoid causing skin problems with harsher soaps or shampoos. ... For more information about COVID-19, visit www.vcacovid19.com