Hidden Valley Animal Hospital - MO

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 Halloween Pet Safety Tips! 🐾🎃
Halloween is a fun and festive time, but it can be a little spooky for our pets! Keep your furry friends safe with these simple tips:

🍭 No candy! Chocolate and xylitol can be toxic to pets.
🏠 Keep pets indoors to prevent them from getting scared or lost.
🎃 Make sure ID tags and microchips are up to date.
👕 Be cautious with costumes — make sure they fit comfortably and don’t restrict breathing or movement.

Let’s make this Halloween a safe and happy one for every ghost, goblin, and good boy out there! 💜

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween!
Whether your pet’s rocking a spooky ‘fit or just tolerating your costume choices, we want to see it. Drop those costumes in the comments! 📸

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

🐾💚 PET SPOTLIGHT: BUBBLES! 💚🐾

Meet Bubbles, the feline bestie of our very own CSR, Kylee! 🐱💕 She’s mommy’s best friend and loves to terrorize everyone else in the house. 😂 Because apparently, being an angel for mom means being a menace to everyone else! 😈

🧸 Favorite toy: Springs! 🌀
😼 Favorite hobby: Keeping the whole household on their toes.
👀 Guilty pleasure: Chewing on plastic when nobody’s looking! (Bubbles, we see you! 😂)

We love getting to spotlight the pets who make our Hidden Valley family so special, and Bubbles definitely brings plenty of personality to Kyleee’s home! 💚🐾

⚠️ A friendly reminder: Plastic can be dangerous if chewed or swallowed, so keep those tempting crinkly items out of reach!

Show Bubbles some love in the comments! 🐱💚

10/29/2026

Happy to the masters of mischief, nap champions, and treat connoisseurs. 😼
They ignore us, sass us, and somehow still have us wrapped around their little paws, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Give your cat an extra treat today (and share a pic in the comments — they won’t care, but we will).

10/29/2026

🥫💚 Hidden Valley’s Food Drive is BACK! 💚🐾

Help us give back to our community! From November 1st through December 15th, we’ll be collecting non-perishable, unexpired food items in sealed containers to help support those in need. 🧡

🛒 Some donation ideas include:
🥫 Canned and boxed foods
🍚 Rice and beans
🥜 Peanut butter and jelly
🥣 Lentils and other pantry staples

Every donation makes a difference, and we’re so grateful for our amazing Hidden Valley family for always showing up for our community! 💚

Let’s come together to help fill pantries and spread a little kindness this season! 🐾

📍 Bring your donations to Hidden Valley Animal Hospital during our food drive!

10/28/2026

🐾💚 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: WHY YEARLY EXAMS MATTER! 💚🐾

Did you know your pet should still see their veterinarian every year, even if some of their vaccines are good for three years? 🩺🐶🐱

While certain vaccines provide protection for three years, your pet’s overall health still deserves a yearly checkup! Here’s why annual wellness exams are so important:

🐾 Early Detection: Pets are experts at hiding pain and illness. Routine exams can help us catch potential health concerns before they become bigger problems.

🦷 Dental Health: We check your pet’s teeth and gums for signs of dental disease, which can affect their comfort and overall health.

❤️ Nose to Tail Exams: From listening to their heart and lungs to checking their eyes, ears, skin, and joints, we look for changes that may need attention.

🦟 Preventive Care: Heartworm testing, parasite prevention, and screening recommendations help keep your pet protected throughout the year.

💚 Aging & Lifestyle Changes: Your pet’s needs can change as they grow older. Yearly visits help us adjust their care, nutrition, and preventive health plan as needed.

Remember, vaccine schedules and wellness exam schedules aren’t the same thing! Even if your pet isn’t due for every vaccine, their annual visit gives us an opportunity to make sure they’re healthy, comfortable, and thriving.

🐶🐱 When was your pet’s last wellness exam? Give Hidden Valley Animal Hospital a call to schedule their next visit! We’d love to see those sweet faces! 💚🐾

10/27/2026

🍫🐶 A SWEET TREAT CAN TURN INTO A SCARY SITUATION! 🐾

Meet Lady! 💕 Lady recently came to Hidden Valley Animal Hospital after getting into a bag of Lindt LINDOR chocolates! 😳🍫 While we’re sure those chocolates were tempting, chocolate can be toxic to our furry friends!

🐾 Why is chocolate dangerous for dogs?

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs have difficulty metabolizing. Depending on the type and amount of chocolate consumed, it can cause serious health problems.

🚨 Signs of chocolate toxicity can include:

* Vomiting and diarrhea
* Restlessness or hyperactivity
* Increased heart rate
* Tremors or seizures in severe cases

🍫 Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are especially dangerous, but milk chocolate can also cause toxicity. Even chocolate-filled treats and assorted candy bags can pose a risk!

💚 What should you do if your dog eats chocolate?

Don’t wait for symptoms to appear! Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center right away. Be ready to share your dog’s weight, the type of chocolate, how much was eaten, and when it happened. Never induce vomiting unless instructed by a veterinary professional.

We’re so glad Lady made it in to be evaluated! 💕 Her chocolate adventure is a great reminder to keep candy bags, holiday treats, and other tempting goodies safely out of paw’s reach.

Let’s keep those sweet treats for the humans! 🐶🍬

📞 Have questions about something your pet ate? Give Hidden Valley Animal Hospital a call!

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10/24/2026

🐾💅 Nail Trims Without the Fear! 💚

At Hidden Valley Animal Hospital, we believe nail trims should be as stress-free as possible for your furry family members! 🐶🐱

With our Fear Free approach, we focus on your pet’s comfort, patience, and positive experiences to help make nail trims a little less scary and a lot more comfortable. 🐾✨

Every pet is unique, and we take the time to work with their individual needs to help make their visit a positive one! 💚

📅 Need to schedule a nail trim? Give us a call! We’d love to help keep those paws happy and healthy. 🐾