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Cross Street Small Animal Veterinary Hospital

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Welcome to Cross Street Small Animal Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Heers and staff have been caring for pets in our community since 1979.

At Cross Street Small Animal Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves in providing high quality, personal and consistent care by Dr. Heers and his staff. We work hard to make you and your pet feel welcomed, providing as stress free of an environment as possible. Our small "family" atmosphere allows us to treat your pet just like one of our own.

10/31/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Halloween is finally here.
For humans, that means costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, and questionable decisions involving how much chocolate one person should reasonably consume.
For our pets, Halloween is a little different.

Dogs: “WHY ARE 47 STRANGERS COMING TO OUR HOUSE?”
Cats: “I warned you about opening the door.”
Veterinarians: “Please don't eat that.”

Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it also brings a few extra hazards for our pets.

Keep the candy out of reach. Chocolate can be toxic to dogs and cats, and some sugar-free candies and gums contain xylitol, which can be extremely dangerous for dogs. Raisins and certain other treats can also cause serious problems.
Don't forget about the wrappers. Because apparently some dogs believe the Reese's cup and its packaging are both part of the serving suggestion.

Watch the front door. With trick-or-treaters coming and going, even pets who normally stay close can slip outside. Make sure collars and identification are on and microchip information is current.

Costumes are optional. If your pet loves wearing one, fantastic. If your cat looks like they're quietly planning your disappearance, perhaps reconsider.

And finally, remember that doorbells, strangers, costumes, and lots of activity can be stressful for some pets. A quiet room away from the festivities may be much more enjoyable for them.

Our official Halloween veterinary recommendation:

Humans eat the candy.
Pets eat their normal treats.
Everyone keeps their wrappers to themselves.
And nobody needs an emergency trip to the veterinarian because someone decided a family-size bag of chocolate was a personal challenge.

Happy Halloween from all of us at Cross Street Veterinary Hospital!

And now for the important part…If your pet is dressing up this year, we NEED to see it. Drop those Halloween costume pictures in the comments!

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at Cross Vet!

Our annual pumpkin painting contest has officially come to an end, and we have our winners!!

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who voted and helped us pick this year’s favorites. We love getting to share a little of our fun with you all!

🥇 1st Place: Elizabeth and Tara
🥈 2nd Place: Brai and Savannah
🥉 3rd Place: Serica

Congratulations to our winners, and great job to everyone who participated! 🎃

We decided to trade our scrubs for some western wear this Halloween… so we’re now running a cowgirl clinic with one very dedicated cowboy and a cow. 🤠🐄

From our Cross Street Vet family to yours, we hope you have a safe and happy Halloween! If you’re out trick-or-treating tonight, don’t forget to keep those furry family members safe, too! 🐾

10/30/2026

Hope you have a fur-tastic Halloween with tricks and treats! 🎃 👻

10/29/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY!
Today we celebrate one of nature’s most fascinating creatures:
The domestic cat.
A highly sophisticated predator capable of incredible athleticism, exceptional hearing, and convincing an entire household that they have not been fed in several days.
Despite having eaten 14 minutes ago.
Cats are truly remarkable.
They can fit into a box approximately 40% smaller than their body.
They can hear a can of food open from three rooms away.
They can sleep for 16 hours and somehow still appear exhausted.
They can ignore the expensive bed you purchased specifically for them and sleep comfortably on the cardboard box it arrived in.
And they possess the unique ability to demand affection while simultaneously becoming offended that you touched them.
But here's your little veterinary lesson for National Cat Day: Cats are also incredibly good at hiding when something is wrong.
Subtle changes like drinking more, losing weight, eating differently, hiding more often, grooming less, having trouble jumping, or changes in litter-box habits can sometimes be the first signs of a medical problem.

That's one reason routine veterinary exams are especially important for our feline friends, even when your cat has submitted a formal written objection to the carrier, the car ride, the veterinarian, and the entire concept of healthcare.

So today, celebrate your cat appropriately.
Give them a treat.
Open a fresh cardboard box.
Tell them they're beautiful.
And then respectfully return to your position as household staff.

Happy National Cat Day from all of us at Cross Street Veterinary Hospital!
Now let's see the cats.

Drop a picture of the tiny dictator currently running your household in the comments.

10/27/2026

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10/26/2026

Don't let your furry little monsters access candy or human treats. When in doubt, talk to your veterinarian about the best alternative for your sweetie.

10/22/2026

It's that time of year again at Cross Street!

Yesterday, we closed a little early for one of our favorite annual traditions: our staff pumpkin decorating competition!

First, we want to thank all of our clients for understanding and allowing us to spend a little extra time together as a team. We know that adjusting our hours can sometimes be inconvenient, and we genuinely appreciate your support.

Every year, we hold this event during National Veterinary Technician Week. While this week is traditionally dedicated to recognizing our credentialed veterinary technicians, we've always felt it was a great opportunity to celebrate our entire hospital team.

Because the truth is, it takes a whole lot of people to keep a veterinary hospital running.

From our technicians and assistants to our receptionists, kennel staff, and everyone working behind the scenes, each person plays an important role in caring for our patients and the people who love them.

Veterinary medicine can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting, emotional, and downright chaotic at times. Our team works hard, supports one another, and somehow manages to keep smiling through most of it.

So once a year, we put down the stethoscopes, step away from the phones, and spend an afternoon together doing something that has absolutely nothing to do with veterinary medicine.

Except apparently we're just as competitive with pumpkins as we are with everything else.

And now, we need YOUR help!

Our annual pumpkin decorating competition is officially open for voting!

Take a look through the photos of our team's creations, and help us decide who deserves bragging rights this year.

Here's how to vote:

Look through the individually numbered pumpkin photos.

Choose your favorite.

Comment below with the number of the pumpkin you're voting for.

Please vote only once so we can keep the competition fair!

Your votes will help us determine our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, which we'll announce on Friday, October 30th!

A big thank-you to our incredible team for everything they do throughout the year, and to our clients for continuing to support the people who care for your pets.

Now, let's see who takes home the pumpkin crown this year!

Let the voting begin!

10/21/2026

It’s Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! 🐾💙

There’s so much more to being a veterinary technician than many pet owners may realize. Check this out to learn more about all they do. Make sure to share it with a fellow pet parent who might learn something new!

10/19/2026

It’s Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! 🐾💙

There’s so much more to being a veterinary technician than many pet owners may realize.

Check this out to learn more about all they do. Make sure to share it with a fellow pet parent who might learn something new!

Address

400 E Cross Avenue
Tulare, CA
93274

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(559) 688-0631

Website

http://www.crossstvet.com/, https://www.instagram.com/crossstreetveterinary/, https://crossstvet.vetsfirstchoice.com/

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