Palmdale Veterinary Clinic

11/05/2026

🐾 Bald patches? Red skin? Puppy looking a little rough around the edges?
It might be Demodectic Mange — a common skin condition caused by microscopic Demodex mites that normally live harmlessly on dogs’ skin. When the immune system struggles, the mites can overgrow and cause skin problems.
✨ Common signs to watch for:
• Hair loss (especially around the face 👀)
• Red, flaky, or scaly skin
• Itching or irritation
• Secondary skin infections
• Often starts on the face, paws, and legs
🐶 Demodectic mange is most commonly seen in:
✔ Puppies
✔ Senior dogs
✔ Dogs with weakened immune systems
🚫 The good news? Unlike some other forms of mange, this type is usually NOT contagious to healthy pets or people.
🩺 Early treatment makes a BIG difference and can help prevent severe skin damage.
💊 Treatment may include:
🛁 Medicated shampoos
🩹 Treating underlying health conditions
🐜 Prescription parasite control medications such as:
• NexGard®️
• Bravecto®️
• Advantage Multi®️
• Interceptor®️
• Ivermectin (in some cases)
❤️ The best part? Most dogs respond very well to treatment and go on to make excellent recoveries!
📸 If your pet has unexplained hair loss or irritated skin, don’t ignore it — a skin scrape at your vet clinic can help get answers quickly.
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11/05/2026

21/04/2026

Rally for Romeo 🐾❤️

Romeo is a sweet, loving boy who brings so much joy to everyone around him—but right now, he’s struggling to breathe. He has a severe tracheal collapse, a condition that makes every breath a challenge and every moment a little harder than it should be.

He has been fractory to medical treatment and so his only real chance at a comfortable, happy life is surgery. Without it, his condition will continue to worsen.

Romeo’s family is doing everything they can, but the cost of this life-saving procedure is significant. They’ve created a GoFundMe to help give him the chance he deserves—to breathe easily, to play, and to simply be the happy dog he’s meant to be.

If you’re able to donate, no matter the amount, it would mean the world. And if you can’t, sharing this post could help Romeo reach someone who can ❤️

🔗 https://gofund.me/416ef9ea1

Let’s come together and help Romeo breathe again 🐶💙

25/02/2026

Notice to Our Valued Clients

We would like to inform you that the phones at Palmdale Vet are currently down. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We truly appreciate your continued support.

— Palmdale Vet Team 🐾

20/02/2026

It's FUR-IDAY at the clinic! 🐾🌟

Today's mood:
🐶 5 wagging tails
🐈 2 dramatic cats
☔️ 3 "it just started this morning" cases
⚡️ 1 emergency squeezed in
💩 And at least one mystery diarrhea

But we wouldn't trade it for anything 💙

Drop a 🐾 if your pet runs the house like they run our schedule 😅

06/02/2026

Busy, well-established small animal veterinary clinic seeking a Veterinary Assistant with 3–6 years of hands-on clinical experience to join our dedicated team.

The ideal candidate should be confident, reliable, and skilled in:
*Animal handling, restraint, exams & procedures, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory work, client communication and patient care.

*Professionalism, compassion, strong work ethic, team spirit, and the ability to think independently are preferred.

Wages commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and references to:
[email protected]

04/02/2026

Melena = digested blood from the stomach or small intestine.

Common causes: ulcers, NSAIDs, foreign bodies, tumors or clotting disorders.

ALWAYS a same day visit.

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14/01/2026

🔬👀Tiny circles....Big trouble💥

Meet COCCIDIA - a microscopic intestinal parasite we often find in kittens and young cats.

🐛 Not a worm.
💩 Spread through contaminated litter, soil, or prey.
🚽 Can cause diarrhea, weight loss, dehydration or no signs at all.

💫 The good news?
✔️ Easy to diagnose
✔️ Very treatable
✔️ One more reason a f***l exam matters!

📸 Seen under the microscope today
Because sometimes the smallest things cause the biggest mess.

08/01/2026

Avian blood hits different 🦜🩸💉

This is why bird medicine is never "just like dogs and cats."