San Benito Veterinary Center

08/21/2026

Our phone lines are down! Please have patience while we deal with spectrum!

07/30/2026

Mochi is here this morning for her bandage change. She has been doing well at home and will be getting cold laser today! We will take some pictures of her wound progress!

Here’s her gofundme! https://gofund.me/86794011f

07/25/2026

Huge shoutout to two of our favorite breeders! Dream Golden Retrievers and 5 Star Rags Ragdoll Family & Friends! They ALWAYS answer the call when we need blood donors (which is often!). We are proud to be the only clinic in town offering advanced blood transfusion medicine. This allows us to treat critically ill, and sometimes complicated cases.

Yesterday’s blood was used to treat a Doberman with Von Willebrand’s disease who had dental disease. Most patients with dental disease don’t need blood transfusion, but animals with VWD sure do! That’s because their blood doesn’t clot normally so typical injuries can become life threatening. Thankfully our patient is doing well so far and her red blood cell count has come up considerably post-dental and transfusion!

Way to go Willow! Thank you to our village who makes managing complex and critical patients possible. 🫶🏼

My sweet Willow girl donated blood yesterday for another dog that needed a procedure done.

We are always happy to help out our favorite veterinarians at San Benito Veterinary Center.

07/21/2026

❤️ Meet Mochi ❤️

If you’ve spent any time at San Benito Veterinary Center lately, you’ve probably heard us talking about a very special little patient named Mochi.

Mochi suffered devastating third-degree burns over approximately 40% of her body. The road to recovery has been long, painful, and incredibly intensive—but if you met her, you’d never know it from her sweet little face. Despite everything she’s been through, she still greets us with purrs, cuddles, and so much trust. She has completely stolen our hearts.

Burn recovery isn’t measured in days or even weeks—it’s a marathon of daily bandage changes, medications, wound care, surgeries, and endless patience. Every small milestone has been hard-earned.

One thing that has made an enormous difference for Mochi is her family’s unwavering dedication. They have never once hesitated when it came to giving her the best chance possible. Every recommendation, every treatment, every difficult decision—they have faced it all with incredible love and commitment to their girl.

We know many of you have asked how Mochi is doing and how you can help. If you’d like to support her continued recovery, her family has created a GoFundMe. Whether it’s a donation or simply sharing her story, every bit of support means the world.

Most importantly, please keep Mochi in your thoughts as she continues this journey. She still has a long road ahead, but if determination and sweetness counted as medicine, she’d already be cured. ❤️🐾

My cat, Mochi, is the cutest chubby, most loving indoor cat you will ever meet… Marc Jowell Bagaoisan needs your support for Help Mochi Heal from Severe Burns

06/12/2026

🎆 Fourth of July is Coming — Don’t Wait for Fireworks to Start! 🎆

If your pet struggles with fireworks, now is the time to request anxiety medications. Every year we receive a surge of requests right before the holiday, and many pets miss out on treatment simply because there isn’t enough time to examine, prescribe, and fill medications before the celebrations begin.

A few important reminders:

✅ Pets must have an up-to-date exam in order for us to prescribe medications.

✅ Let us know whether you need medication for:
• Just the Fourth of July holiday
• The entire months of June and July

As Hollister pet owners know, fireworks don’t just happen on July 4th. Many neighborhoods experience fireworks throughout June and July, and some pets benefit from longer-term management rather than a single day of medication.

✅ If your pet has taken anxiety medications in the past, please contact us now so we can review their records and refill prescriptions if appropriate.

The best results happen when we can plan ahead—not when your pet is already hiding under the bed during a fireworks show.

Not sure whether your pet would benefit from medication? Reach out! We’re happy to discuss the options available and help determine what might be best for your pet.

📱 Text or call us! Text messages help our team efficiently review your pet’s records, discuss medication options with your veterinarian, and process requests as quickly as possible. 831-637-2580

Don’t wait until the fireworks start—contact us now so we can help your pet have a safer, less stressful holiday season.

05/02/2026

PSA! PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: RATTLESNAKE SEASON IS HERE 🐍

We are already seeing an unusually high number of rattlesnake bites this early in the season, more than we’ve seen in the past two years combined.

⚠️ Even more concerning:
This year, we are encountering a new pattern of envenomation in our area. While our local Pacific rattlesnake typically causes tissue damage and swelling, we are now seeing cases with neurologic symptoms, including weakness and even paralysis in affected pets.

🐾 What this means for pet owners:

Please be extremely vigilant when letting your dogs or cats outside—especially during early morning, evening, and in brushy or rural areas.

✅ We strongly recommend:

* Snake aversion training for pets in high-risk areas
* Keeping pets leashed or supervised when outdoors
* Clearing yards of brush, woodpiles, and rodent activity

🚨 If your pet is bitten:

* GO IMMEDIATELY to a veterinary clinic
* DO NOT give any medications at home
* Call us while you are on the way so we can prepare for your arrival

⏳ Time is critical—early treatment can be life-saving.

We are here for you and your pets. Please share this message with your neighbors and community to help keep our animals safe.

— San Benito Veterinary Center 🐾

Picture of one of our favorite snake bite survivors, Chuck! This was from his first snakebite last year and he just came in with his second yesterday!

04/11/2026

There’s a lot of variation in how veterinary dental procedures are performed — and recently, we’ve learned there may be some confusion about what’s offered locally.

So here’s exactly what we do:

Every single dental procedure at our hospital includes full-mouth dental X-rays. Every patient. Every time.

Because the reality is — most dental disease happens below the gumline, where you simply cannot see it without imaging.

In addition, our patients receive:
• Pre-anesthetic lab work
• IV catheter and fluids
• Continuous anesthetic monitoring
• Full oral exam with probing of each tooth
• Extractions only when medically necessary
• Comprehensive, individualized pain management
• Advanced anesthetic support when indicated
• A sterile, single-use endotracheal tube

We don’t cut corners when it comes to patient care — and we don’t rely on guesswork.

If you’ve heard otherwise about what’s available in this area, we’re always happy to answer questions and walk you through our standards.

Because your pets deserve medicine rooted in quality, not shortcuts.

Picture included shows two abscessed (infected) roots, which would not be visible above the gum line.

03/19/2026

🚨 Community PSA from San Benito Veterinary Center 🚨

We want to bring your attention to a product currently being marketed over-the-counter for dogs: “Wag Labs Allergy & Itch Relief Tabs.”

This product contains 50 mg of modified cyclosporine — a powerful immunosuppressive medication that is NOT safe for unsupervised use.

Cyclosporine is a prescription medication that veterinarians carefully prescribe and monitor. It is typically reserved for moderate to severe allergic disease only after appropriate diagnostics and screening to ensure your pet can safely tolerate it.

⚠️ Why this is concerning:
Giving an immunosuppressive drug without veterinary guidance can put your pet at serious risk.

Cyclosporine works by suppressing the immune system, which can:
• Reduce your dog’s ability to fight infections
• Reactivate underlying or hidden infections
• Increase risk of serious illness if not properly monitored

⚠️ Potential side effects include:
• Vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite
• Gum overgrowth
• Increased susceptibility to bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections
• Risk of opportunistic infections
• Possible effects on liver and kidney function
• Increased risk of certain cancers with long-term use

Before prescribing cyclosporine, veterinarians typically:
✔️ Perform bloodwork
✔️ Evaluate for underlying infections or disease
✔️ Discuss risks vs. benefits
✔️ Monitor closely throughout treatment

💡 Important:
This is NOT a supplement — it is a potent prescription medication that should never be given without veterinary oversight.

🚫 If you are currently using this product:
• Discontinue use immediately
• Schedule an exam with your veterinarian as soon as possible

Your pet’s safety is our top priority. If you have any questions or concerns about itch relief options, we are here to help guide you toward safe and effective treatments.

— San Benito Veterinary Center

02/09/2026

We’re excited to share some happy personal news with our incredible community! Doctors Arthur and Lindsey Sanders have welcomed their newest, and last, family member to the crew. Our hearts (and hands!) are full, and we’re so grateful for the love and support we’ve already felt from you all.

While Drs. Sanders are on paternity and maternity leave, we want to reassure our clients that the hospital will continue operating at full hours thanks to the wonderful coverage provided by Dr. Ruth and Dr. Hernandez. We are so thankful for their dedication and commitment to our patients and team.

Because our community has an ongoing need for advanced imaging with ultrasound, Dr. Lindsey Sanders will still be coming in weekly and on an urgent basis to perform ultrasounds. This ensures there is no lapse in care and that our patients continue receiving the diagnostics they need, when they need them.

We also want to take a moment to say how proud we are that all of our doctors live right here in Hollister and are truly part of this community. Many of us have kids in the same schools, dance classes, gymnastics programs, churches, and activities as our clients; that connection means everything to us!

We don’t just work here. We live here. We raise our families here. And we deeply love and value this community and the trust you place in us every day. Thank you for supporting our team, our families, and the care we provide.

12/15/2025

Does your family have an Elf on the Shelf?

We want to see some of your favorite photos! Posts them in the comments below! 🎄🎅🏻❄️