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Free Pet Vaccinations & Microchips
Event Details Date & Time Services begin at 9 am and are open until supplies last. Location Please Note Pet vaccines make your furry friend as healthy and happy as possible. Other Vaccination Resources
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Outside Antioch Animal Services
Event Details Date & Time Pets accepted between 8 – 9 am. Pickup times may vary. Location Payment & Fees Credit or debit cards and cash are accepted. Payment is due at the time of services. No checks, please. Spay …
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Outside of Antioch Animal Services
Event Details Date & Time Pets accepted between 8 – 9 am. Pickup times may vary. Location Payment & Fees Credit or debit cards and cash are accepted. Payment is due at the time of services. No checks, please. Spay …
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Outside of Antioch Animal Services
Event Details Date & Time Pets accepted between 8 – 9 am. Pickup times may vary. Location Payment & Fees Credit or debit cards and cash are accepted. Payment is due at the time of services. No checks, please. Spay …
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New Program to Address Vet Tech Shortage
New Pilot Program Launched to Address Veterinary Technician Shortage Thanks to Maddie’s Fund® Two Bay Area national animal welfare leaders, the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and Maddie’s Fund®, marked National Vet Tech Week by announcing a partnership to address critical …
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End-of-Life Care, Pet Loss, and Grief Support
When your pet is no longer able to live pain-free and with dignity, it may be time to think about humane euthanasia. The following organizations offer low-cost end-of-life services for pets. The requirements for assistance vary, so please review the …
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Fostering a Dog with Heartworm
Heartworms are worms that live in the heart and lungs of infected animals. Heartworm larvae are spread via mosquito bites, and heartworm disease can lead to…
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Post-Operation Instructions and Care
What to Expect After Surgery The dog or cat may be groggy and lethargic up to 24 hours after surgery/anesthesia. This is a normal effect of the pain medication they were provided, but if these symptoms continue and the foster …
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Common Post-Anesthesia Cat Behavior
Occasionally after surgery, cats and kittens can have an adverse behavioral reaction to anesthesia. Behaviors you may see include, but are not limited to: hissing, growling, and swatting and may be towards people or other animals including their family members. …
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All About Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
What is Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)? How is FeLV Spread? FeLV is spread by close contact with other cats. The primary mode of infection is through saliva—mutual grooming, fighting, and (rarely) sharing dishes can transmit infection. An infected mother cat …
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) FAQ
FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. This virus is in the same family of viruses as FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus). They are both retroviruses. But the subfamily of FIV is different: It is a lentivirus (or “slow virus”). The other familiar lentivirus to all of us is HIV, which causes AIDS in humans. So, humans…
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Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care
The following organizations offer low-cost veterinary care and financial assistance. The requirements for assistance vary, so please review the requirements for each individually. These businesses/programs were compiled as a courtesy and are neither endorsed, nor guaranteed, by Joybound People & …