Southern California Veterinary Medical Association

07/04/2025

Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day from all of us at the SCVMA.🐾

06/30/2025

Fireworks, parties, and summer fun — while we celebrate, let’s keep our furry friends safe too! 🐾
🧨 Keep pets indoors during fireworks
🎧 Create a quiet, secure space with soothing sounds
🍗 Avoid feeding pets table scraps or BBQ leftovers
🚪 Double-check gates and doors — scared pets may bolt
Let’s make it a safe and happy holiday for all! ❤️🐶🐱

The SCVMA is the nations largest regional veterinary medical association representing over 700 hospitals and 1200 members. We consider ourselves to be the source for all items related to veterinary medicine in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.

06/19/2025

📅 June 19 |
We celebrate Black history, culture, and contributions—not just today, but every day.
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06/15/2025

🐾💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙🐾
Today, we celebrate all the incredible dads — from the ones who care for families at home to those who care for animals in clinics, barns, shelters, and beyond.

You’re heroes in scrubs and in homes. 🩺🐶🐱🐾 Wishing you a paws-itively perfect Father’s Day!

06/05/2025

Are your year-end practice goals on track? Are you sure? Find out. Download your free 7 Point Mid-Year Practice Wellness Checklist from LifeLearn to quickly assess where things stand at the midpoint and ensure you’re set up for success!

06/04/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month! At SCVMA, we believe in inclusion, equity, and belonging—for everyone, everywhere. Let’s honor the courage it takes to live authentically and support one another with pride.

06/04/2025

Our large animal clinician Dr. Briana Hamamoto will be a guest speaker at the 2025 Western States Horse Expo coming up on June 6-8! She will be presenting on the topic: Disaster Preparedness - Preparing Your Barn

Expo tickets available at horsexpo.com

05/29/2025

Foxtails are grass seeds that are prevalent here in California. Their tiny spikes make them easily stick to fur and then migrate in one direction only. When they get caught on the fur of an animal, they can wind deep into the fur and pe*****te the skin. Once under the skin, they can migrate causing infection, inflammation, and pain. Treatment for foxtail removal is performed under anesthesia and our area veterinarians are reporting they are having to surgically remove a LOT of foxtails from pets right now.

A few tips to avoid a foxtail emergency:

✔️Keep your pet's fur coat short, especially between the toes and around the ears.
✔️Long haired dogs are most prone to having foxtails attach to their fur and embed in the skin. Avoid walking your dog in areas where dry grass is prevalent.
✔️When returning from a walk or hike in an area that may have foxtails, examine your dog between the toes, in and around the ears, armpits and groin and remove any burrs or foxtails you might find before they have a chance to burrow the skin.

Always call your vet if you think your dog may have a foxtail problem. 🐾🌾🩺

The SCVMA is the nations largest regional veterinary medical association representing over 700 hospitals and 1200 members. We consider ourselves to be the source for all items related to veterinary medicine in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.

05/28/2025

Congratulations Class of 2025!!!

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country — including the loyal military animals who stood beside them. 🐾

05/22/2025

With antimicrobial resistance on the rise, topical therapies need to play a bigger role in dermatologic therapy. Join us next week as Dr. Katie Marcus discusses why topical therapies are important, how to choose the right one, and compliance strategies for success. Special thanks to Dechra for their continued support!