If you are a cat parent, you've definitely come across it before––these furry, slimy tubes, otherwise known as hairballs. Depending on your cat’s hair coat length, you may encounter hairballs with such regular frequency that you become worried about your feline...

While brushing your pet's teeth is the recommended method to care for your furry friend's dental health, we understand how difficult it can be. We have put together a list of other options to try at home if toothbrushing seems out of reach for your pet!   #1:...

When taking a vacation or a road trip, you may want to include your pet in the fun and excitement. But, before heading out on your trip, ensure your pet is prepared for travel with the following tips that our team has put together!   #1: Keep your pet safe with...

When you take your pooch on a leisurely stroll around your neighborhood, do they lunge and bark at every living thing? Many dogs become hyper-focused on other dogs, people, squirrels, cars, or other moving objects, making your daily walk less than pleasant. Dogs who...

Your Christmas tree is likely the holiday decoration showstopper each year. While the tree may look beautiful, keep in mind that there can be some potential safety hazards with this popular decoration. We've put together some tips to keep your pet safe around the...

Every pet owner wants to spoil their furry companion throughout the year, but the holidays are a special time for gift-giving. Here are five of the most popular 2020 pet lover gifts to help make your holiday shopping that much easier!   #1: Food puzzles to...

In addition to the family, friends, and fellowship associated with Thanksgiving, there’s a huge catch—the food. Your pet also likely agrees that the best parts of this holiday are the assorted side dishes, desserts, and the star of the show—the Thanksgiving turkey....

If you’re a dog owner, there’s a good chance you’ve seen this unpleasant behavior in your adorable pooch known as coprophagia, or feces consumption. Whether your dog eats their own stool, “tootsie rolls” from the litter box, or random poop piles on your walks,...

Pets require routine veterinary care to maintain their good health. Nothing is more important than regular wellness care to ensure subtle diseases do not go undetected and to protect your pet from the many illnesses that can be easily prevented. In honor of National...

In honor of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day on October 14, we want to encourage pet owners to help their pooches shed those extra pounds. Valley Veterinary Clinic wants all pet owners to know that losing weight is critical for overweight pets but must be done in a...