Buena Vista Veterinary Clinic

02/16/2026

01/19/2026

Maesy thinks red heads just might have more fun!

01/08/2026

If they can't find me, I don't have to get any shots, right?

11/21/2025

We love when our clients are comfy enough to just be chillin' before their appointment!

11/15/2025

Sorry to anyone who got messages from the kitten today! 🤣

11/14/2025

We LOVE getting mail from our sweet patients!

Dear Vet People,

Thank you for taking such good care of me earlier this week! My pre-surgery walk and snuggles helped me relax before the big event and my post-op care was just what I needed.

I had trouble sleeping the first night but am already doing so much better. I even pooped for the first time this morning! I've been munching on hot dogs and kibble and peanut butter and am starting to enjoy water again. I put weight on my leg this morning and oh boy I can just see all the zoomies in my future!

I've decided I am dressing up as Frankenstein for Halloween this year! My mom says it's my most expensive Halloween costume yet, but I don't care... I think it's pretty spooky.
Xoxo,
Pippin

10/24/2025

River Rat the clinic cat is making friends with all the clients today!

10/14/2025

If you see any cats showing neurological issues (stumbling, tremors, seizures) please contact the shelter about getting them trapped.

ATTENTION SALIDA - PSA for cat owners, please share!

We wanted to make the community aware that we recently received a stray four week-old kitten into our care that was later found to be carrying Feline Panleukopenia Virus (also known as feline distemper). This kitten was found wandering along Cleora Road in Salida and is presumed to have been infected prior to intake.

This virus is EXTREMELY CONTAGIOUS to unvaccinated cats, especially kittens.

Symptoms may include:
- Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, and Abdominal pain
- General: Fever, Lethargy, Dehydration, and Weight loss
- Other: Nasal discharge, Tremors, and Seizures (in severe cases)

Panleukopenia virus spreads through direct contact with an infected cat, through contact with contaminated objects, or even through fleas from infected cats. The virus is present in the bodily fluids and excretions of infected cats, such as f***s, urine, vomit, saliva, and nasal discharge. Without proper disinfection, it can survive for long periods in the environment and on surfaces like food bowls, litter boxes, bedding, and clothing or shoes, which humans can then carry to other cats.

Vaccines are highly effective in protecting against Feline Panleukopenia Virus and are considered a core part of preventive care for cats. We always recommend keeping your pets up to date on their vaccinations. If you live in the area of Cleora Road in Salida, we especially recommend checking your cat's vaccine status and reaching out to your veterinarian for further advice as needed.

Note: As a precaution, the shelter has been thoroughly sanitized and there is no current risk to our adoptable cat population. We continue to follow strict vaccination and cleaning protocols to ensure the health and safety of all animals in our care. We remain committed to keeping our community informed and our animals safe. Thank you for your continued support.

08/18/2025

When River the Clinic Cat isn't as helpful as he thinks he is!

07/28/2025

We LOVE seeing our clients living their best life!!!