Sandia Animal Clinic

09/03/2026

Hi everyone. Please note we will be closed for continuing education on Saturday, September 19th. Thank you.

09/02/2026

As a normal part of aging, cats and dogs can suffer a multitude of discomforts. These can be exacerbated by illness or cognitive decline. In our latest blog article, we present tips on how you can help your aging pet be more comfortable.

Learn various ways to provide extra support and comfort to aging cats and dogs as their bodies and minds change.

09/01/2026

Hey everyone. We will be closed for Labor Day weekend Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 7. Please have medication and food prescription refill orders in by Thursday so we have time to fill them. Give us a call, or use the form on our website. Thank you!

09/01/2026

In honor of Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, we're sharing a photo of Opey!
First comes radiographs, then comes lovins. 🩻😼💞
Share a photo of your Ginger in the comments if you like.

08/31/2026

RECALL: Northwest Naturals raw dog food and raw cat food for listeria and salmonella contamination.
Click the link below for more information.

RECALL ALERT - Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling 53 cases (1,272 lbs.) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe (cat food 2 lbs. bag) and 19 cases (684 lbs.) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe (6 lbs. bag) in the two lots identified due to Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes contamination. MORE: https://bit.ly/4y7kz0N

08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day. To celebrate, we're sharing a photo of Max, one of our patients, enjoying a treat during his visit. Such a good boy!

08/26/2026

A reminder from our friends at the ASPCA about pool safety.

08/25/2026

As part of Itchy Pet Awareness Month, we're sharing this extensive article about cat allergies. It's common for felines to have allergies; and they can make them miserable. Read this article to find out more about types of allergies, symptoms, and what can be done to bring relief to affected cats.

https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/systemic/allergies-cats

Dr. Lauren Jones discusses the most common cat allergies, including food allergies, skin allergies, and more.

08/22/2026

It's National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!
Whether they dwell primarily indoors or outdoors, cats should have wellness exams at least annually.
💚 By the time they begin showing outward signs of pain or illness, cats’ health issues are often already advanced
💚 We see many common ailments in cats including periodontal disease, diabetes, feline lower urinary tract disease, kidney disease, arthritis, and cognitive decline
💚 Vaccines and parasite prevention may be different for indoor cats than for outdoor cats, but they are still necessary, and in some cases required by law
💚 Cats who spend any time outside are at an increased risk for respiratory illnesses, feline leukemia, rabies, and numerous parasites