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🐶🦠 Not just a “cat thing”… Bartonella can affect dogs too. Spread by fleas and ticks, this sneaky infection can cause fever, swollen lymph nodes, lethargy, and even heart complications if left untreated. 🚨💔

The tricky part? Symptoms can look like other illnesses, so if your pup seems off, don’t wait to get them checked. Early care makes all the difference! 🩺🐾

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Can Cat Scratch Fever (Bartonellosis) Affect Dogs? Bartonellosis, sometimes called cat scratch fever, is a rare bacterial infection dogs get from parasites. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Mark your calendars! Join us next Saturday, June 6 to celebrate California Adopt-a-Pet Day, with waived adoption fees for all available animals. Don’t miss this chance to bring home your new best friend!

Available animals are updated in real time, so keep an eye on our website to see the pets that will be available for adoption June 6th.

The shelter will be open extended hours as part of this statewide event! Adoption fees will be waived on June 6 from 11AM to 5PM, made possible by the generosity of the ASPCA. Licensing fees will apply.

A big thank you to CalAnimals, the SF SPCA, and the ASPCA for sponsoring this event!

🐶🎈 Does your dog’s ear suddenly look swollen like a balloon? That could be an ear hematoma, a painful pocket of blood often caused by head shaking from an ear infection or irritation. 🚨

Watch for swelling, redness, and constant scratching, and don’t wait; early veterinary care can prevent long-term damage. 🩺🐾

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My Dog's Ear Is Swollen With a Hematoma: What Should I Do? Is your dog's ear swollen? Discover the causes and treatments for ear hematomas, including vet advice and options for care, to ensure your pet's comfort and health.

A microchip may be tiny, but it can make a huge difference 🐾🏡 During National Microchipping Month, take a moment to make sure your pet’s microchip information is updated and accurate. One quick scan could help reunite your furry friend with home faster 💙🐶🐱

🐱🤧 Sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose? It might seem like a simple “cat cold,” but upper respiratory infections are contagious and can worsen quickly. 🚨

Watch for signs like congestion, eye discharge, and loss of appetite, and don’t wait if symptoms get worse. Early care helps your kitty feel better faster! 🩺🐾

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Recognize the Signs of Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats Upper respiratory infections can make cats seriously ill. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

🐱👀 Watery eyes, redness, or constant squinting? It might not be “just a little irritation.” Feline chlamydia is a contagious bacterial infection that often shows up as pink, swollen eyes and sneezing. 🚨💔

The good news? With prompt veterinary care and treatment, most cats recover well. 🩺🐾 If your kitty’s eyes look off, don’t wait, get them checked! 💛

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How to Treat Chlamydia in Cats Chlamydia in cats is a bacterial infection primarily affecting the eyes, which can cause conjunctivitis. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Today we would like to honor all those who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸💗
Thank you 💗🐾

We will be closed Monday,May 25 in observance of Memorial Day

⚠️ RABIES FOUND IN BATS IN TEHAMA COUNTY ⚠️

Tehama County residents are urged to take precautions after rabid bats were recently found in the Antelope and Bend areas of Red Bluff.

Rabies is a deadly virus that can affect both animals and humans. Vaccinating your pets is the best protection for your family and community.

🐾 Important Reminders:
• Ensure your dogs, cats, and livestock are current on rabies vaccinations.
• If an unvaccinated animal comes into contact with an infected bat, the animal may be subject to a mandatory 6-month quarantine.
• Do NOT handle bats or allow pets to interact with them.
• If you or someone you know may have been exposed to a bat, seek medical attention immediately.

For vaccination information, contact:
• Tehama County Animal Care Center
• Your local veterinarian
• Tractor Supply vaccination clinics

Working together, we can help keep our pets, livestock, and community safe.

🐶🧠 A wobbly walk, behavior changes, or a head that seems more rounded than usual can be signs that something deeper is going on. Hydrocephalus in dogs is a serious neurological condition, and early veterinary care can make a meaningful difference. 💛 If your pup seems off, trust your instincts and don’t wait to have them checked. 🩺🐾

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What is Hydrocephalus and Can It Be Treated in Dogs? Hydrocephalus in dogs is a serious brain condition that can negatively affect your pet. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.