Mission Veterinary Clinic Rio Rancho NM

05/29/2026

June 1–7 | National Dog Bite Awareness Week

05/20/2026

Show Us Your Rescues!

05/14/2026

⚠️ Heat Stroke Awareness ⚠️ Please Read ✅
❗️All dogs can suffer from heatstroke.
❗️Dogs don't cope as well as humans in the heat, because they only have sweat glands in their feet and around their noses.
❗️Because of this, they rely heavily on panting to keep themselves cool.
❗️Brachycephalic breeds (flat face breeds) are not able to pant effectively due to their anatomy.
❗️The breeds listed below are some Brachycephalic dog breeds that will have difficulty panting to cool down/lower their core temperatures, therefore, making them higher risk of overheating.
🐶 French Bulldogs
🐶 Bulldogs
🐶 Boston Terriers
🐶 Shih Tzus
🐶 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
🐶 Boxers
🐶 Pekinese
❗️Long nose breeds (Dolichocephalic breeds) can still suffer with heatstroke but they are able to pant more effectively to cool their core temperatures.
❗️Older and younger pets may not be able to self regulate their temperature as efficiently.
❗️Long hair breeds.
✅ Only walk your dogs in the cooler mornings or late evenings.
✅ Ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times.
✅ Test the concrete with the back of your hand. If you can't hold the back of your hand against the pavement for 5 seconds, then it's too hot for doggy paws.
✅ Provide cool mats for your pets to lie on.
✅ Frozen treats are great fun and practical in the heat.
‼️ If you think your pet has heat stroke, do not put them in an ice cold bath, it can cause the animal to go into shock.
Signs of Heatstroke:
❌ Heavy Panting
❌ Dark Gums or Tongue (Red/Purple)
❌ Excessive Salivation
❌ Weakness/Collapse
❌ Seizures

05/07/2026

04/10/2026

What an awesome day to celebrate!

03/26/2026

Happy National Terrier Day!
Terriers are hunting dogs typically bred to hunt vermin and protect their house and barn. Due to their intended purpose of running after pests, terriers are active dogs with high energy levels. Many of these dogs are stubborn and may prove difficult to train. But once trained properly, terriers make the best pets and family dogs.

03/23/2026

There’s no better way to celebrate National Puppy Day than adopting a puppy of your own! Please keep your new puppies home and protected until they have received their entire series of Parvo vaccines!
Show us your fur babies!

03/12/2026

Cats vs Dogs

02/28/2026

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, a great time to raise awareness about potential hazards and how to keep pets safe.

The symptoms of poisoning in pets vary depending on the substance ingested, but common signs include:
-Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or loss of appetite
-Weakness, tremors, or difficulty walking
-Excessive panting, difficulty breathing, or coughing
-Pawing at the mouth, foaming, or excessive drooling
-Lethargy, increased thirst, or abnormal behavior
ASPCA Poison Control- 888-426-4435