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

September 2020
Congratulations to "Dixie" and their loving owner Darnell T. Jackson for winning September 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.

Autumnal Admonitions

Autumn is upon us which brings us changing leaves, cozy sweaters and the holiday season.  Along the festivities there are Autumn hazards which we'd like to remind you about to keep your loved ones safe.  Here are a few Autumn pet dangers to avoid and keep in mind.

Antifreeze
Every year more than 10,000 dogs and cats are accidentally poisoned with automotive antifreeze.  Pets are attracted to the sweet taste of ethylene glycol and one to two teaspoons will poison a cat and three tablespoons is enough to kill a medium size dog.

Allergies
Fall weather can bring about all whole new set of allergies.  Ragweed and mold are two big aggravates, along with grass and dust.  Look for signs like scratching, biting, chewing, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, hives and rashes.

Arthritis
Cold weather can lead to arthritis caused by inflamed joints.  If your dog or cat is limping, having trouble moving, jumping, sitting, moving slower than usual or whimpers when they move - they may be suffering from seasonal arthritis.

Mushrooms
All mushrooms are toxic to dogs. Always watch for mushrooms in areas where you walk your dogs or where they run and play. Be especially cautious of parasol-shaped mushrooms and all small brown mushrooms. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning can range from mild vomiting and diarrhea to severe digestive problems to complete liver failure.

Compost Pile
Your compost pile in your backyard could prove to be dangerous to your pet.  The decomposing organic material could contain mycotoxins that can cause hyperthermia, agitation, excessive panting or drooling and even seizures.

Rodenticides
In Fall and Winter, mice and rats come flocking indoors to warmer surroundings.  Putting out rodenticides will get rid of rodents but could also be fatal to your pooch and cat. There are four different types of poison and each has the potential to kill your pet - anticoagulants, cholecalciferol, bromethalin and phosphides.

Candy
Everyone knows that chocolate is toxic to dogs - Especially the baking variety but so are raisins and the sugar-free sweetener xylitol.  Be extra cautious on Halloween where pets can get into bags of candy. Wrappers and sticks from lollipops can also pose a threat causing intestinal blockages.

Plants
Although beautiful some holiday plants are toxic to dogs. You should avoid holly, amaryllis, mistletoe, poinsettia, Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus, American and European bittersweet, chrysanthemum, Christmas rose, Jerusalem cherry, autumn crocus, and burning bush.  They can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, lack of appetite, tremors, belly pain, difficulty breathing, shock, organ damage, slowed heart rate, collapse and even death.