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WHAT'S NEW
November / December 2024
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As always, we wish your family a wonderful, magical, and
joyful holiday and we are thankful to have your trust in
caring for the four-legged friends and fur-children.
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
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We will be closing at 3 PM on Wednesday November 27th
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We will be closed Thursday November 28th (Thanksgiving Day)
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We will be opening at 9 AM (instead of 8 AM) Sunday December 15th
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We will be closing at 3 PM on Tuesday December 24th (Christmas Eve)
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We will be closed on Wednesday December 25th (Christmas Day)
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We will be closing at 3 PM on Tuesday December 31st (New Year's Eve)
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We will be closed on January 1st 2025 (New Year's Day)
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HOLIDAY PET SAFETY: PETS STAYING HOME
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In many families, holiday feasts and gatherings of family would not be complete without some pet participation but it if you plan to have your dog or cat help celebrate the holiday season, some safety measures must be kept in mind:
- Raiding the trash or even helping with leftovers might be fun for a pet in the moment but sudden fatty meals are a classic trigger for pancreatitis which is potentially life-threatening. Take it easy on fatty scraps and bones.
- Decorations can be hazardous. Electric cords can be chewed, strings can be swallowed, plastic can become an intestinal foreign body. Plan for pet safety and pet proofing. Try to see your decorations from your pet's perspective and make sure any inviting dangerous odds and ends are covered up or inaccessible.
- Some foods are actually toxic to pets and you should be aware of what they are. Onions, raisins, garlic, macadamia nuts, uncooked bread dough, and chocolate lead the list.
- Flower arrangements containing lilies are toxic to nibbling cats. Stick to daisies and roses when possible.
- Lots of visitors can be stressful to a pet. Consider an anti-anxiety medication before the festivities rev up. (ask us for details).
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The 24 hour phone number for Animal Poison Control is 1-888-426-4435 with a $90 charge. If your pet has a microchip registered with HomeAgain, the number is 1-888-HomeAgain and the consultation is free.
Be sure to plan ahead for boarding needs and medication refills. If you need help after hours, information is available on our recorded phone message. Have a safe and wonderful Holiday!
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HOLIDAY PET SAFETY:
PETS TRAVELING THIS SEASON
Be sure to plan for travel emergencies. Be sure your pet is microchipped and the chip is registered properly (we can help you if you are not sure how to do this).
Be sure your pet is properly confined during car travel. You don't need a small animal deciding to explore the area under the brakes or gas pedal while you are driving. We have plenty of options for car sickness or anxiety if you expect to need help in this regard.
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Air travel involves both the airline requirements and the requirements for your destination. We can help you determine what you need for documentation.
International travel can be complicated. Canada and Mexico generally require only simple documents but other countries require a health certificate endorsed by the USDA in Sacramento which can be a complicated process, especially if the destination country does not accept electronic documents. We can help guide you through this process and help you get your pets where they are going on time.
Looking for pet friendly accommodations or activities while on vacation? See the external link section below.
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DID YOU KNOW... We do boarding here?
Sometimes you want extra peace of mind for your. boarding pet and boarding in a medically supervised facility may be just want you are looking for. We have:
• Separate areas for boarding dogs and cats.
• 4 x 7 foot runs available for large dogs.
• Reduced rate for day-boarding.
• Dogs are walked three times daily.
• Animals are fed Hills Science Diet® but special diets and feeding schedules are gladly accommodated.
• Bathing services on site.
Text or call us at 310-391-6741 for reservation information and let us handle your pet's needs while you are gone.
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INTERESTING EXTERNAL LINK: BRINGFIDO.COM
www.bringfido.com
Looking for a restaurant that will happily serve your dog? An airBnB vacation spot for you and your four-legged friend? Maybe a hiking trail or pet friendly hotel for some out of town adventures?
Look no further. Check this web site for listings and ideas, whether it is an afternoon outing or an entire vacation.
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GIFT GUIDES FOR PETS
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As always we appreciate the opportunity to serve you and do our very best to care for your pet.
If you have any questions, don't forget our hospital number is textable. We'll see you soon.
Please allow 24 hours to process medication refills. To have medication shipped to you, please order at marvista.vetsfirstchoice.com
DON'T FORGET TO "LIKE" US ON FACEBOOK SO YOU CAN GET TIPS AND LINKS
TO HELP BRING YOUR PET THE BEST POSSIBLY CARE.
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