Animal Care Clinic SLO

07/23/2026

We're hiring! Are you looking to be part of a team striving to improve veterinary care to our community? We stay busy and like to help as many families as possible, all while keeping our systems efficient and easy. Apply today and share this with someone you think would be a good fit for our clinic!

07/23/2026

Happy AAHA Day! We’re proud to be among the 15% of accredited veterinary hospitals and are committed to providing exceptional care to our community!

07/17/2026

These engorged ticks were removed from a dog today. Ticks are unpleasant and they can transmit disease. If your pet is due for a refill of their parasite control, give us a call and we'll make sure they're protected all season long.

07/15/2026

After Walter chewed apart one of his favorite wand toys, he vomited. Between what came up and what was left on the toy, his family hoped that was the end of it. But the next day, he still wasn't eating and had become lethargic. Concerned, his family brought him in. Dr. Riedel to the rescue! She was able to perform an exploratory surgery and quickly discovered a large section of ribbon was still trapped in Walters intestines. We're happy to report that Walter is fully recovered and is feeling like himself again!

Cats can be especially attracted to string-like objects such as ribbons, yarn, thread, hair ties, and toy attachments. Unfortunately, these items can become dangerous foreign bodies that may require surgery to remove.

07/13/2026

We have an extreme heat watch headed our way, bringing humidity and possible thunderstorms. Keep cool & stay hydrated!

07/10/2026

Poppy stole our hearts the moment she walked through the door. She came in for her first puppy visit, and we're happy to report she's healthy, happy, and off to a great start. We created a personalized vaccination schedule to help protect her as she grows, and we're excited that she'll be joining our Puppy Kindergarten class!

Early socialization and positive experiences are some of the greatest gifts you can give a puppy. Our classes help them build confidence, learn good manners, and have fun meeting new people and other puppies in a safe, positive environment.

We can't wait to watch Poppy grow up and we'll be with her every step of the way!

07/08/2026

At Kyra's first appointment, we fell in love! We're looking forward to watching her grow into her ears!

07/02/2026

Hi I'mTerra! I'm new here and not long after I was adopted, one of my eyes started bothering me. Dr. Barber gave my eye a really close look and found that I didn't have any scratches on my cornea (whew!). I went home with some eye drops and medication to boost my eye's natural defenses. I'm already feeling much better. Now I can get back to important things like chasing toys, climbing everything, snuggling, and taking lots of naps.

06/30/2026

06/24/2026

Indoor only? It can mean very different things from one household to another. For some cats, indoor means never stepping outside. For others, it might include relaxing on the patio, exploring the backyard on a harness, or the occasional curious dash through an open door. That distinction matters more than you might think. To learn more, follow the link below for our latest blog post.

https://www.animalcareclinicslo.com/is-my-cat-indoor-only/