Ark Pet Hospital

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our hospital will be closed today as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please contact one of the local emergency hospitals: https://www.arkpethospital.com/emergency/

We will reopen during normal business hours tomorrow. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day.

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05/16/2026

🌾 Foxtail Warning for Pet Owners 🌾

Foxtails may look harmless, but these grass awns can be extremely dangerous for pets. Their barbed shape allows them to burrow into the body and continue migrating deeper into tissue, causing serious pain, infection, and even life-threatening complications.
Common places foxtails become embedded include:
🐾 Between the toes and paws
👂 Ears
👃 Nose
👁 Eyes
They can also become lodged in the gums or tonsils if your pet chews or eats them.

Signs to watch for:
• Swelling between the paws
• Sudden sneezing or nasal discharge, particularly if there’s blood
• Head shaking or ear sensitivity
• Squinting, redness, or eye discharge
• Swelling, pain, or sudden discomfort

If you suspect there is ANY possibility your pet has a foxtail stuck, please bring them in immediately. Early removal is critical and can prevent much more serious complications.
Please check your pets carefully after walks, hikes, or time spent in grassy areas, especially during foxtail season. 💜

05/08/2026

🎉🐾 Celebrating 27 Years of Caring for Our Community! 🐾🎉

Today we’re proud to celebrate 27 incredible years of serving the pets and families in our community. It has been an honor to be part of your pets lives through every stage.

What makes this milestone even more meaningful is that we remain one of the only independently owned, non-corporate veterinary hospitals in the city.

For 27 years, we’ve stayed committed to the values that started it all:
❤️ Compassionate medicine
❤️ Honest recommendations and individualized care
❤️ Putting pets first

To every client who has trusted us, every pet who has walked through our doors, and every team member who has helped shape our journey, thank you. We wouldn’t be here without you.

Here’s to 27 years of independence, community, and caring for the pets we love , and many more to come! 🐶🐱🎂

04/27/2026

🚨 **Important Notice to Our Community** 🚨

We have been made aware of a post circulating from an individual named Pearl Gilmer/Gentle Paws Animal Shelter/Gianni Jared claiming to offer t-shirt orders associated with The Ark Pet Hospital.

Please be advised: **This individual is NOT affiliated with The Ark in any way.** The link being shared is **not legitimate** and appears to be part of a scam.

⚠️ **If you have clicked the link or made a purchase**, we strongly recommend that you:

* Contact your bank or credit card company immediately
* Report the transaction as fraudulent
* Monitor your accounts for any unusual activity

Your safety and trust are extremely important to us. We encourage everyone to remain cautious and only use official channels for any purchases or communications related to The Ark

We are so sorry if anyone was affected by this.

04/24/2026

Dr. Hageman is feeling extra magical today in her Disney themed fit ✨Happy Friday everyone!

04/21/2026

Happy Tuesday from our dynamic duo 😸

04/14/2026

Dr. Hageman has been collecting Disney Loungefly backpacks for years, and they’ve been proudly hanging around the clinic for everyone to enjoy! From princesses to villains, each one brings a smile (and a little nostalgia) to our day.

Here is a small snippet of her collection. Which one is your favorite? 🤩

04/09/2026

✨ Big changes are underway at The Ark Pet Hospital! ✨

As Dr. Hageman leans fully into her love of all things Disney, our clinic is getting a fresh new look to match the magic 💫 From charming touches to a more whimsical atmosphere, we’re creating a space that feels just a little more joyful, for both you and your pets.

We can’t wait to share the transformation with you! Stay tuned… it’s going to be paws-itively magical 🐾🏰

03/27/2026

Join us in celebrating a very special milestone! 🎓✨

Our inventory manager and Dr. Hageman’s daughter, Mallory, has officially completed her education at UC Davis and we couldn’t be more proud!

While some of you know her for stocking our hospital and helping up front during the summer , we’ve had the privilege of watching her grow, work hard, and achieve this incredible accomplishment.

As she takes this exciting next step, she’ll be pursuing a career working with children, something we know she’ll bring the same compassion, dedication, and heart to every single day. 💜

Congratulations on all her hard work and success, we’re so lucky to have been part of her journey and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things she’ll do next!

03/24/2026

Zed living his best slow life: sun and a perfect little splash zone 🐢☀️💧This is Dr. Hageman’s almost 50 year old African Sulcata Tortoise. She’s had him for over 20 years and they can live for over 100 years with proper care.