Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  It is estimated that 80 percent of people brush their teeth every day, but far fewer pet owners do the same for their pets. Pet Dental Health Month, celebrated every February, teaches pet owners proper dental hygiene is equally as important for their pets.
• Vaccination
  Vaccinations are an important aspect of your dog and cat’s wellness plan. Many diseases and conditions can be prevented with modern vaccines and protocols. Our immunization programs are based around the most current research and guidelines. Your veterinarian will discuss with you the recommended vaccination protocol, then provide the necessary immunizations and booster shots for your pet's age, environment and risk level.
• Nutritional Counseling
  The treatment for weight loss is (you’ve heard it before) reduced caloric intake and increased energy output. Less food, more exercise. A reduced caloric intake can best be accomplished by feeding your pet a high-fiber, low-fat diet, which allows your pet to continue to eat approximately the same volume of food as before and still feel full and satisfied. Feeding lesser amounts of a regular diet can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and your pet’s hunger won’t be satisfied. You should cut down on treats or eliminate them altogether. To reduce begging and sneaking of snacks, keep your pet out of the room when the family is eating. And make sure your pet doesn’t have access to the garbage can or the neighbor’s dog or cat food!
• Comprehensive Examination
  Your pet's health is our number one priority. Regular comprehensive wellness exams help us to to detect early symptoms of disease and illness in your pet and treat them promptly. We work as a team, relying on experience and scientific principles and veterinary expertise to ultimately do what is in the best interest of your pet and his or her health. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, contact us to schedule an evaluation.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  We have an on-site, fully stocked pharmacy containing a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives as well as prescription diets.
• Pain Management
  Surgical expertise among our veterinarians includes ear, nose and throat, cardiothoracic, hepatic, gastrointestinal, urogenital, skin reconstructive, orthopedic and oncological surgeries. We use regularly serviced anesthesia machines and anesthetic monitoring devices to closely observe your pet. Surgical pain management remains an important part of our protocol to ensure your pet's comfort postoperatively.
• Vomiting Treatment
  Easter treats and decorations keep Easter lilies and candy bunnies in check—chocolate goodies are toxic to cats, dogs and ferrets, and lilies can be fatal if ingested by our furry friends. And be mindful, kitties love to nibble on colorful plastic grass, which can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting and dehydration. Moreover, while bunnies, chicks and other festive animals are adorable, resist the urge to buy—these cute babies grow up fast and often require specialized care!
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  Like their sneezy human counterparts, pets can be allergic to foods, dust, plants and pollens. Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can cause minor sniffling and sneezing as well as life-threatening anaphylactic shock. If you suspect your pet has a springtime allergy, please visit your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Infection Treatment

• Ear Infection Treatment
  Foxtails in the ear usually cause head shaking, scratching and/or pawing at the ear, and the pet will often hold the affected ear tilted downwards. A foxtail in the ear cannot typically be seen with the naked eye; a veterinarian must examine the ear with a special instrument to view the entire canal. An ear infection may develop, and the eye on the affected side may begin to appear abnormal.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Obesity Treatment
  There are many health risks associated with obesity. Overweight dogs and cats have a higher incidence of heart and lung problems, diabetes and arthritis. They’re at an increased risk for complications should they need to be anesthetized for surgery. Overweight pets can have problems with their skin as well.
• Diabetes Treatment
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets reach. Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing, or even kidney disease in severe cases. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  "Most people have no idea that dental health is so important to their pets, and that's why Pet Dental Health Month is such a great idea," explains Dr. Larry Corry, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). "In fact, veterinarians report that periodontal disease is the most commonly diagnosed problem in dogs and cats. This can lead to painful infections of the mouth, and in severe cases these infections can spread and become life-threatening conditions. During Pet Dental Health Month, the AVMA is encouraging all dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pet's teeth and regularly see their veterinarian for checkups."

Emergency Care

• Poisoning Treatment

Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
• Spaying and Neutering
  A medical examination is required to determine your pet’s health prior to any surgical procedure or anesthesia. By spaying your female pet prior to their first heat cycle, you greatly reduce the chance of mammary tumors and eliminate ovarian cancer. By neutering your male pet, you eliminiate testicular cancer and prostate complications and reduce testosterone levels and agression, as well as urine marking and roaming.
• Veterinary Euthanasia
  Lowell L. Novy is the founder and sole proprietor of Valley Veterinary Clinic, which was established in 1963. He received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Kansas State University and migrated to California. Dr. Novy divides his time between his cattle ranches in Northern California and Valley Veterinary Clinic. For the last 10 years, he has been actively involved with reducing the animal euthanasia numbers in Ventura County and supports land and environmental conservation.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  We use in-house laboratory testing for health screenings, pre-anesthetic evaluations, serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also work with outside laboratories when more comprehensive or specialized veterinary testing is necessary.
• X-Ray
  Radiographs or X-rays help evaluate skeletal, chest or cardiopulmonary, abdominal, reproductive, and urinary systems. Digital radiography is an advanced, safe, time efficient procedure, providing a more enhanced image than older film x-rays.
• Microchipping
  Pets can become overexcited, confused or frightened by holiday guests. Keep pets in a quiet part of the house. When guests are over, watch for open doors and make sure your pets have ID tags and/or microchips in case they do get out. Remind your guests that your normally friendly pet may want to be left alone.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
• Grooming