Join us at the American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life
This fun-filled canine event benefits the American Cancer Society. It is held on Saturday, March 19th at Lemon Park in Simi Valley. Registration begins at 10:30am. This great event includes games, contests, giveaways, vendors of all kinds, and a 1 mile walk. We hope to see you there!
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Have you ever wondered what goes on once a pet is dropped off at our hospital for a dental cleaning? In honor of National Pet Dental Health month, we are happy to discuss the process with you. Once a pet is dropped off early in the morning, they receive a full doctor’s examination including a weight and temperature reading to continue to ensure anesthetic safety. Next, a technician … Continued
This Week Is The First Annual Veterinary Team Appreciation Week
We could not be more proud of our incredible team and how they operate as a family unit to deliver such quality care. The following essay was written by one of our staff members, Rachel, in order to answer the question “What do you think makes Moorpark Veterinary Hospital Unique?” Our incredible team is central to … Continued
January is National Train Your Dog Month
It’s never too late to improve the bond you have with your pet and make your time spent together more rewarding through training or fun exercise activities. We are happy to act as your resource and partner in addressing behavioral concerns which can arise from a variety of reasons. For over 20 years we have been recommending dog trainer and behavior consultant Deborah Krasner for many training and … Continued
Help Us Give Back This Holiday Season!
Get into the spirit of giving with Casey’s Toy Drive and our Kong Program. Casey’s Toy Drive benefits Mattel Children’s hospital at UCLA and was founded in 2009. This year, we are a drop-off location for this wonderful drive. Casey is from Moorpark who suffers from a very rare and incurable intestinal disease. He is dependent … Continued
Anniversary Success
Our 25th anniversary party was a huge success and we would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to the event with a special thanks to our practice manager, April (right), and receptionist, Nicole (not pictured), who both worked tirelessly on the event. We would also like to thank some of our sponsors including Merial, Roadrunner Pharmacy, MWI, Zoetis, Victor Medical, Nutramax, Merck, Henry-Schein, Virbac, … Continued
National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 12th through the 18th is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. We would just like to thank everyone out there who selflessly volunteers their time and efforts to, ultimately, help make this world a better place in whatever way that might be. In honor of this week, we brought baskets filled with treats to the Camarillo and … Continued
Keeping Your Pet Healthy Throughout the New Year
Preventative health care is a very important part of keeping your pet healthy all year-round. Check out our recommendations for meeting your pet’s health care needs and increasing the length and quality of their lives. Physical Examinations. Regular examinations can reduce the prence and impact of disease. During examinations, doctors check your pet from nose to tail … Continued
Holiday Hazards
The holiday season brings about lots of interesting foods and decorations that can be harmful for pets. Make sure you’re aware of common hazards associated with the holidays to help keep your beloved best friend out of harm’s way. Holiday foods can be incredibly dangerous to pets. Foods such as chocolate, sugarless gum, nuts, yeast bread dough, food with garlic … Continued
Kong Program
Throughout the month of November, purchase a Kong for your dog at our office and a shelter pet receives a Kong in return. Thanks to so many wonderful people, Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) has an amazing Kong enrichment program where shelter pets get to enjoy Kongs stuffed with a treat. We are so thankful that our Ventura … Continued
National Cat Day
It is a well-known fact that cats do not receive veterinary care nearly as much as dogs. In the United States, 86 million cats belong to families and 78 million dogs belong to families. Although cats greatly outnumber dogs, almost twice as many dogs than cats ever visit the vet. Regular preventative care exams are a very important part of maintaining and lengthening … Continued