GalleryDigital Empathy2021-03-03T03:29:16+00:00

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Happy Fri-Yay! Maya, Olivia and Baylee are all exc

Happy Fri-Yay!
Maya, Olivia and Baylee are all excited for a sunny Chico weekend. Do you have any fun plans?
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Fluffy cloud or Samoyed? Samoyed dogs are known fo

Fluffy cloud or Samoyed?
Samoyed dogs are known for their fluffy white coats and adorable smiles. Samoyed dogs were originally bred by indigenous peoples of Siberia to be herding dogs in below-freezing conditions (hence the thick coat!). Since Samoyeds are working dogs they need a lot of exercise and consistent training to keep them busy. Niko, a 3-year-old Samoyed, just visited us for his yearly exam and was already shedding like crazy! The Chico summer is quickly approaching so we hope Niko's mom has a ton of lint rollers!
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Meet Crystal! 🐴 Crystal joined us in September

Meet Crystal! 🐴
Crystal joined us in September of 2020 as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). She worked at veterinary hospitals in the Bay Area for 14 years before making the big move to Chico. She grew up surrounded by dozens of pets which inspired her to become an RVT. 🩺
Crystal is still surrounded by many pets today. She currently has 3 horses, 6 dogs, 4 cats, 1 pig and 1 baby goat. They are a lot of work to care for, but it is so worth it! In the little free time that she has, Crystal enjoys horseback riding/training and reading.
Fun fact: Crystal can play the flute, piano, bagpipes and Irish penny whistle! 🎼
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Meet Fanny! Fanny is a little cross-eyed as you ca

Meet Fanny!
Fanny is a little cross-eyed as you can see. Dennise found her as a kitten near her house and immediately noticed her eyes were crossed. Fanny is part Siamese so her crossed eyes are natural. This is also call strabismus in the medical field and is most commonly caused by genetics. Strabismus occurs when the muscles on the outside of the eye are weaker than the muscles on the inside of the eye. This causes an imbalance in pull on the eye resulting in the inward turn of the eye. One or both eye can be affected. Cats with strabismus usually live normal lives and are unaffected by the condition.
Do you have a cross-eyed cat?
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It's that time of the year again. The weather is w

It's that time of the year again. The weather is warming up and more people are taking their dogs out for hikes. Ticks and other external parasites will be coming home from those hikes if preventative measures are not taken. Make sure your pet is protected against external parasites before enjoying a hike in beautiful Upper Park. Ask your veterinarian which option would be best for your pet.
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Dr. Kira captured this rare moment of her two cats

Dr. Kira captured this rare moment of her two cats, Nope and Miss ChiChi Rodriguez, almost cuddling. Miss ChiChi is an older gal while Nope is only 10 months old. Dr. Kira and Dr. Dennis both agree Miss ChiChi tolerates Nope. This goes to show how valuable a warm lap and a fuzzy blanket are to cats! Do you have a senior cat/young kitten combo at home?
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German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) are born with floppy ea

German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) are born with floppy ears that typically stand up on their own by 4-5 months of age. This is because the ear cartilage has not fully developed to stand up straight. Some GSDs' ears never stand up straight, which typically does not warrant any medical concern. Remy, pictured here as a puppy, still has one floppy ear as an adult GSD!😍
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Boo is always excited to come to the vet. She alre

Boo is always excited to come to the vet. She already has a very sweet, outgoing disposition and her owners use positive reinforcement to make the drive a good experience. We also use positive reinforcement at the clinic by giving dogs, cats and pocket pets time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Treats can go a long way too for food-motivated pets. What tactics do you utilize?
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"This game is ruff!" 🎮 Baylee enjoys spending q

"This game is ruff!" 🎮
Baylee enjoys spending quality gamer time with her owner. She has learned that certain gaming rules can also relate to everyday life, such as maintaining good communication, keeping a positive attitude and remembering to take (snack) breaks! Baylee is especially good at communicating when she wants snacks! 🦴
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This may look like Angus is simply enjoying the li

This may look like Angus is simply enjoying the life of a freeloader, however he actually was unable to walk in this photo! Brooke had taken Angus on a hike as usual, but this time he ripped his paw pads on the trail. Brooke carried him in her backpack all the way back to her car since he could not safely walk. Frequent physical checks are now performed during their hikes to check how Angus' paw pads are doing. If the trail is not smooth to walk on, then Angus wears dog boots to protect his paws.
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Happy Veterinary Day! We often get so busy with ap

Happy Veterinary Day!
We often get so busy with appointments that we forget holidays to celebrate ourselves and the medical field we work in. 😅 Today we received many messages of support and thankfulness, and even a cake!! We are eternally grateful to be serving such an awesome community. Thank you for continuing to support us! ❤️
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Meet Marvin! This lucky little guy was found on th

Meet Marvin!
This lucky little guy was found on the side of the highway by one of our clients who immediately rushed him to the hospital. We suspect he was hit by a car since he had significant head injuries. After many weeks of surgeries and recovery time, Marvin was adopted by Dr Kira and Dr Dennis. He spends his days playing with Ray and Nope (their other cats) and loves to lounge around the house.
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🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day!🍀 Even the hospital

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day!🍀
Even the hospital cats are participating by wearing shamrocks today. Are you wearing green?
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Behold: The Super Fluffy Kitty Death Trap! Many ca

Behold: The Super Fluffy Kitty Death Trap!
Many cats do not appreciate having their bellies rubbed. Have you ever wondered why cats hate it when dogs absolutely love belly rubs?
It turns out many cats may simply become overstimulated by belly rubs and so they react by biting, scratching or kicking. The stomach is a common spot for predators to target when on the hunt for prey. Touching your cat's stomach may trigger them to go into self-defense mode.
Not all cats hate belly rubs though! Chloe, pictured here, loves having her belly rubbed and brushed. It's a good thing she does because her long hair requires daily grooming!
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Meet Brooke! 🐕 Brooke joined the team in July o

Meet Brooke! 🐕
Brooke joined the team in July of 2020 as a kennel assistant. She used to work as a horse riding instructor, so working with smaller critters was an easy transition for her. 🏇 Brooke graduated from CSU Chico with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science. 👩‍🎓
Brooke has three dogs: a mini Australian Shepherd named Angus (pictured here), a Sheltie named Benny, and a Labrador named Remington. She loves going for hikes and always tries to find activities that her dogs can be involved in to keep them happy and healthy. 🏃‍♀️
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Tinky here with a PSA to avoid giving your pet Asp

Tinky here with a PSA to avoid giving your pet Aspirin!
Aspirin is not a great pain medication for pets and can even lead to health complications. Even Aspirin for pets at feed stores can be dangerous if given without a veterinarian's instructions.
Medications, such as Aspirin, can interact with others and have detrimental outcomes such as kidney failure, harm to the stomach and digestive tract, and in some cases even death.
Be sure to consult your veterinarian before using any over-the-counter medications. If you believe your pet has ingested medications not intended for them, please call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.
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Kitten or adult cat? Tiny Tim (pictured to the lef

Kitten or adult cat?
Tiny Tim (pictured to the left of Tod) was found as a kitten. He was estimated to be 6 weeks old even though malnourishment made him appear to be 3-4 weeks old! Now he's still tiny, but all grown up😻
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Some people say the grass is greener on the other

Some people say the grass is greener on the other side. Spock says the food is better on the other side!😝
Crystal snapped this photo of her corgi Spock after he was caught eating the cat food. Spock thought he was sneaky, but quickly realized getting off the windowsill was more of a challenge than he anticipated.
Cat food is a common culprit for weight gain in dogs when bloodwork does not show any medical condition as the cause. Cat food is higher in fat and protein than dog food which will contribute to weight gain. Crystal thought she had put the cat food in a spot that her dogs couldn't get to, but Spock proved her wrong! Guess it's time to find a new hiding spot. 🐶
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Dr Dennis and Dr Kira's cats look like they could

Dr Dennis and Dr Kira's cats look like they could be on a band cover. Any suggestions for what the album would be named?
Ray - tabby cat
Nope - black cat
Marvin - orange cat
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We often share posts about all the cute puppies an

We often share posts about all the cute puppies and kittens we get in, but senior dogs and cats deserve love too🥰 Little Bella here is getting "sugar face" (what we like to call graying dogs). Her hearing and eye sight is not what it used to be either, but she still knows when it's time to eat and will let you know! Annual visits help us to monitor our older fur babies' health.
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