Parktown Veterinary Clinic

07/01/2025

As we approach the 4th of July, we want to share a few helpful tips to ensure your furry family members are prepared for the holiday!

05/16/2025

Attention Clients of Parktown Vet!

Dearest clients of Parktown,

This is Tracey, the receptionist/British lady.

I have some extremely sad news to let you all know, I am leaving Parktown.(Yesterday was her last day.)

I have had a few big life changes happen recently and I am moving back to my home country (England).

I’m sorry I have been unable to tell any of you this in person, but it makes me so sad to leave and fear that I would be crying all over reception.

So I am sorry about this.

It has been a pleasure to know all of you and your pets and my time at Parktown has been an extremely happy one.

I will miss you all greatly.

If any of you would like to keep in touch with me, please email Parktown at: parktownvet@yahoo.com. They will pass on any messages or contact details to me.

With much love and the greatest of affection,

Tracey M.

04/13/2025

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Press Release: A bat found in the Niles neighborhood of Fremont has tested positive for the rabies virus.

Fremont, CA - On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Alameda County Vector Control responded to a residence near De Salle Terrace, where a dead bat was discovered. The bat was collected and submitted for testing, and the Alameda County Department of Public Health has since confirmed that it tested positive for the rabies virus. There was no known human or animal exposure. However, out of an abundance of caution, the resident’s dog will be revaccinated and quarantined for 30 days. At this time, we have not received any additional reports of similar incidents. The last confirmed case of a rabid bat in Fremont occurred in 2019.

Alameda County Vector Control is the lead agency investigating this incident and will be conducting door-to-door notifications in the immediate area where the bat was found. The following information has been provided by the County and is helpful to review, not only in relation to this specific incident, but also for general awareness about rabies and how it spreads.

Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and nervous system. It is preventable if the exposed person or animal receives a series of rabies vaccine shots as soon as possible after exposure. Anyone who touched or may have been bitten by this bat should call the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and should immediately seek medical care from a health provider. If your pet had any contact with a bat in this area, please call Fremont Animal Services at 510-790-6635 and contact your veterinarian right away.

Humans and pets should avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that can carry rabies, including skunks, foxes, coyotes, and raccoons. Unvaccinated dogs and cats are considered to be at medium to high risk of contracting and potentially spreading the rabies virus. If you find a sick or dead animal, do not touch it. Please report the behavior to Fremont Animal Services or the Alameda County Public Health Department.

Here are a few preventative measures you can take to reduce your risk:

- Vaccinate all dogs and cats against rabies.
- Keep dogs confined to your property, especially puppies under 3 months.
- Report animal bites of humans.
- Avoid feeding or handling wild animals, even if they appear sick or injured.
- Remove outdoor pet food, which can attract skunks and other wildlife.
- Eliminate hiding spots by clearing trash, woodpiles, dense vegetation, and hollow logs.
- Bat-proof your home by sealing any openings larger than ¼ inch, especially near the roof. Use ¼ inch mesh to screen attic vents and keep them well-maintained.

If you find a sick or dead bat in your home or yard, do not touch it. It is very important to avoid any direct contact. To report dead or sick wildlife, please call Fremont Animal Services at 510-790-6635 or Alameda County Vector Control at 510-567-6800. For any human exposure or public health concerns, please call the Alameda County Public Health Care Agency at 510-267-3250.

Incident: Rabid Bat
Date of Incident: April 8, 2025
Contact: FremontPDPIO@fremont.gov

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04/04/2025

Did you know we offer a comprehensive puppy package to cover your every puppy need? Well, we do. And we're mentioning this because not only is a visit to the vet good for your pet but it's good for the staff too! We love to see your babies so schedule them an appointment now!

https://www.parktownvet.com/request-an-appointment.html

03/28/2025

Sweet “Seven of Nine” and “Spock” brightened our day ☺️🐾
Do you know where they get their names?

03/28/2025

Spring is here! And with that comes a warning about Leptospirosis, a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria.

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year, and other factors. The following situations can increase that risk:

➡Exposure to or drinking from slow-moving or stagnant water sources, like ponds, rivers, lakes, or streams
➡ Roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife or farm animals or urine-contaminated water sources)
➡ Exposure to wild animals (especially rodents) or farm animals, even if in the backyard
➡ Contact with other dogs (such as in urban areas, dog parks, or boarding or training facilities)

For more information on the signs of leptospirosis, how to prevent it, and more visit: https://bit.ly/4l4VuOn

03/22/2025

A few species of toxic mushrooms are notorious for causing serious problems.

03/18/2025

https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/top-10-deadliest-pet-poisons

Visit ASPCApro.org for resources to help animal welfare professionals save more lives. Find the latest research and learn about unique training opportunities.

03/18/2025

Baby Beau wishes you a Happy St Patrick’s Day! What a beauty!

03/15/2025

The answer to our last quiz question is the lily. Lillies are highly toxic to our feline friends. One bite of any part of this plant can result in kidney failure. Please keep your cats away from lilies. Seek immediate ER care if ingestion is suspected. Do not wait for clinical signs of poisoning to develop.

03/14/2025

It’s Poison Prevention Awareness Month and a great time to brush up on how to keep your pet safe from common poisons!

Today’s pop quiz: What common flower is extremely dangerous for cats to ingest? Post your answer in the comments below and be sure NOT to have your car exposed to this deadly flower

03/10/2025

https://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/humans-have-been-hanging-out-with-cats-for-almost-10,000-years.php

A grave in Cyprus from 7500 BC shows a furry feline and human owner buried together. It’s the oldest known site of a tame cat.