20991 Bear Valley Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308

Phone: (760) 240-5228
Fax:      (760) 240-6322
Email:   bearvalleyanimalhosp_1@yahoo.com
Business Hours:
Monday:        7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday:        7:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday:      7:30am - 6:00pm
Friday:            7:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday:       8:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday:         Closed

​     Bear Valley Animal Hospital has been caring for High Desert pets for over 30 years. We are a full-service animal hospital that proudly offers a wide variety of preventative care and treatments for your beloved pets. We have team members that are friendly, knowledgable, and always ready to help.
    Our services include examinations, prescriptions, domestic health certificates, spays, neuters, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, vaccinations, dental procedures, laboratory work (in-house and outgoing), X-rays, ultrasound, laser therapy, and regenerative therapy. We carry a variety of prescription diets for patients with special dietary needs and conditions. When the time comes, we are also able to provide euthanasia and cremation services.
       Please feel welcome to give us a call for questions and appointments.
​We happily provide 10% discounts on services for senior citizens and military.
​Hablamos español.
We accept cash, checks, all major bank cards, CareCredit, and Scratch.
Grooming is available. Call (760) 240-7828 for more information.
*** For after-hours animal emergencies, please contact the Animal Emergency Clinic (Victorville, CA) at (760) 962-1122 ***

PET OF THE MONTH

JULY 2020
Congratulations to "Benji" and their loving owner Jillian Thompson for winning July 2020!
Interested in entering your pet for our Pet of the Month Contest? Every month, our team selects one special patient to be our pet of the month. Winners receive a $50.00 credit on their account for any services. The winner's photo is displayed in our front lobby, on our website, and our Facebook page! You can submit as many photos as you like of your beloved pets. Photos must be clear, and only physical submissions are accepted.

Your Dog and the Summer Season

Summer is a great time to include your dogs in your fun family plans! However, with rising temperatures as we venture into the season, dogs can be exposed to a host of potential hazards from heat exhaustion/stroke, burnt paw pads, exposure to fleas, ticks, and seasonal allergies from outdoor toxins. Keeping pets safe during the summer is easiest if you know what the risks are and how to manage them for your dog’s safety. Here’s some recommended tips to prevent heat stroke in dogs and handle other common summertime hazards - 

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
If your dog seems to have difficulty breathing, is panting heavily, drooling excessively, showing signs of confusion, mild weakness, or even collapse, immediately take steps to cool them down. First, get them to a cooler or shady area and offer them fresh, cool water to drink. Pour water over their chest, armpits, and paw pads and seek your local veterinarian as quickly as possible.

Consider Leaving Your Dog At Home vs. the Car 
In the endeavor that you must run a few errands or make a few stops the summer months are absolutely not the time to bring your dog along for the ride. Temperatures inside a parked car can soar to dangerously high levels even in a matter of minutes even with the windows down. Not only is it dangerous and often deadly, Leaving a dog in a parked car is illegal in many municipalities.

Be Wary of Summertime Pests
Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and other insects or parasites flourish during warm weather months. Not only can these biting pests cause your dog to be uncomfortably itchy - they  may carry and transmit a wide variety of diseases from tapeworms, heartworms, Lyme disease and more. Always use a flea and tick preventative on your dog and in and around the home and make sure he’s protected against mosquitoes while outdoors. 
Consult your Bear Valley veterinarian for more insightful and preventative measures to protect your pet from pests this Summer.

Too Hot for Your Feet = Too Hot for Your Dog’s paws 
Asphalt and concrete sidewalks, streets and driveways can reach scorching hot temperatures in the summer months. Be sure to avoid allowing your dog to spend too much time standing on these surfaces. As a general rule of thumb, if it’s too hot for you to be barefoot, it’s too hot for your dog, too. Instead, either allow your dog to walk primarily on grass, mulch, or sandy paths or choose a time of the day where the heat isn’t so prominent such as the early mornings or evenings.  In the summer months, check your dog’s paws frequently for cuts, burns, discoloration or bruises.