Raccoon Valley Animal Hospital

07/03/2026

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/warm-weather-pet-safety

Warm weather poses health risks to pets, even on days that don’t seem that hot. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep pets safe.

07/03/2026

https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/heat-safety-warnings-for-veterinary-teams-and-pet-owners/

By knowing the risks of heat-related health issues, veterinary teams and pet owners can take a proactive approach to heat safety and protect pets from the dangers that accompany the joys of summer sun.

07/03/2026

Raccoon Valley Animal Hospital will be closed on Saturday July 4th and reopen on Monday July 6th. Have a safe and happy holiday.

06/22/2026

Over the past decade, the Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) saw a surge in calls regarding pet exposure to hallucinogens. Calls for pet exposure to hallucinogenic mushrooms and their toxic components psilocybin and psilocin, as well as muscimol and ibotenic acid, substantively increased starting in 2020, wi...

06/22/2026

🙀 Disciplining cats with yelling, sq**rt bottles, or physical punishment can:

🚩 Increase fear and stress
🚩 Lead to more unwanted behaviors
🚩 Damage your bond with your cat
🚩 Make it harder for your cat to learn new habits

Instead of punishment, change your behavior and use positive reinforcement.

⬇️ Download the Addressing Unwanted Behavior Handout.

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06/22/2026

05/18/2026

Hello all !!! We are back open for the afternoon. Building is patched up- water, phone and electric back on. Thank you for your patience. Everyone is ok animal and human but the building is going to need some repairs. Thank you for your patience and support.

05/18/2026

We will be closed today due to an early morning accident on the premises. Stay tuned for updates.
Thank you for understanding- Everyone and all animals OK - Cant enter building at this time.

04/23/2026

Say yes to heartworm testing! Even protected pets could be at risk.