Valley Veterinary Hospital Murrieta

02/07/2022

Sorry, our Murrieta location is closed. Please visit our Norco or Lake Elsinore location for the same great pet care! https://www.socalvetgroup.com/

02/04/2022

As you probably know already because of our dental cleaning promotion, February is DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!!!!

I have a couple of blogs for you to check out regarding this, so I have posted their links below. One is on brushing teeth/home maintenance and the other is informational on all things dental cleaning-related. Have questions? Call or text us at Norco or Lake Elsinore! 🦷

https://www.socalvetgroup.com/blog/brushing-your-dogs-teeth
AND
https://www.socalvetgroup.com/blog/blog-post-title-three-8s6az

Brushing your dog’s teeth is highly beneficial to reduce plaque buildup. This can prevent disease, pain, and prevent extracting teeth from being necessary during their yearly dental cleaning surgeries. Veterinary Dentists recommend brushing two times a day, but even just once a day or every other ...

01/31/2022

Tell me how you met your pet(s)! :)

01/28/2022

Your pet has probably gotten a Distemper vaccine at some point in their lives. For dogs, this can be abbreviated as: DA2PP/DAPP/DAPPL. For cats, this is abbreviated as: FVRCP.

Read our latest blog on Distemper to learn more about the disease these vaccines protect against at:

What in the world? Commonly a core vaccination abbreviated as: DA2PP, DAPP, or DAPPL, Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects many different organ systems and is contractible by most carnivores, including cats and dogs. It is not zoonotic, which means that humans can not contra

01/24/2022

Learning basic First Aid and CPR for your pet is a great way to be more prepared for injuries and emergencies. We highly suggest these programs to become certified. Anyone can do it!

Side note: the Red Cross program has an app available, as well, for all you tech-savvy folks.

https://petemergencyeducation.com/?fbclid=IwAR0tfRV7eB0aS-pYkxhgsXWvom2ykibKfgr1EQJLbs0QbKcVjdSAVZ3n-Fo

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/cat-dog-first-aid

01/21/2022

https://www.socalvetgroup.com/blog/the-controversy-around-declawing

There is admittedly a lot of controversy surrounding declawing cats. What is it? It is an elective surgery done by amputating a cat’s toe at the third bone on each of their toes to eliminate the “claw” portion. People might choose to have this done if they are concerned about their belongings ...

01/16/2022

Trivia time! Remember, don't cheat.

What is the most common external parasite for dogs and cats?
A- Ticks
B- The paparazzi
C- Flies
D- Fleas

The answer is D, fleas! Nasty little things. If your pet has a current exam on file with us, they can get prescription-strength flea and tick prevention from us. Ask your vet which option might be right for you and your furry friend. :)

01/14/2022

Uh oh, we are talking about the embarrassing stuff today...CONES!

Cones, also known as Elizabethan Collars or E-Collars for short, are not the end of the world. I promise. But Liz, does my pet really have to wear this? Yes, and for the length of time the veterinarian suggests--even if it seems like a long time and even if they seem to be healing well before then

01/07/2022

A recent fad in pet care: Raw/Homemade Pet Food Diets. Take a look at this blog to learn more about why it is not recommended by your vet...

I should write a book…”How to Freak Out Your Vet in 10 Words or Less”. In all seriousness, raw and homemade food diets seem like a great idea to most pet owners when they first learn of them, which is why they seem to be trending recently. Let me explain why veterinarians get nervous about it....

12/06/2021

06/02/2021

We hope you all had a great 3 day weekend! Meet our Dog of the Week, Scrappy!

She has big, beautiful brown eyes that are to die for! Thank you to for sharing her with us🐾

06/01/2021

Did you know that June is Adopt a Cat Month? Many kittens need our help- learn more here: https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/adopt-a-cat-month/

Already have a kitten? Make sure that you catch them up on their vaccines today! https://www.scvgie.com/forms/request-veterinary-appointment

05/26/2021

All SCVG Hospitals Now Accept Texting!

Text APPT to your SCVG Hospital and schedule your next appointment through text today!

Receive $5 Off one exam per pet when booking your appointment through text.

05/25/2021

Happy Monday! Meet our Dog of the Week, Lola!🤩

Would you accept this rose from Lola?🌹

05/22/2021

Trips to the vet means it's time for a nap😴

Did you adopt a new puppy? Make sure you book their first veterinary appointment with us at any of our 3 locations: Norco Animal Hospital, Lake Elsinore Animal Hospital, and Valley Veterinary Hospital Murrieta.

https://www.scvgie.com/forms/request-veterinary-appointment

05/19/2021

Happy Tuesday! Meet our CATS of the Week! This week we want to introduce to you Doc and Marty!🐱 Doc and Marty are brothers who love each other dearly! 🐾