Routine Dental Checkups: Protecting Pets from Hidden Oral Disease Most families notice dental problems only when their pet’s breath turns foul or they start avoiding food. What many don’t realize is that dental disease often begins quietly beneath the gumline, damaging teeth and spreading infection throughout the body long before obvious symptoms appear. At Mid-Valley [...]
Fall Allergies in Dogs: Symptoms, Triggers, and How to Help As leaves fall and temperatures cool, many pet owners in the Central Valley notice changes in their dogs like constant scratching, paw licking, or recurring ear problems. If your dog seems itchier this time of year, it may not be a coincidence. Fall is a [...]
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons dogs are brought to the veterinarian, and with good reason- they're uncomfortable, easy to miss in the early stages, and often linked to other health conditions. At Mid-Valley Veterinary in Orland, CA, we see a high number of ear infection cases throughout the year, particularly during [...]
Tailored Livestock Care That Works: Building Smarter Herd Health Plans with Mid-Valley Veterinary When you're managing livestock, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. Each herd, each operation, and each season brings its own set of challenges—and that’s exactly where Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital, located in Orland, California, steps in. For ranchers and producers across [...]
At Mid-Valley Veterinary in Orland, CA, our focus is on advancing herd health and productivity through the use of modern, evidence-based technologies. One of the most valuable tools we offer is ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis, a non-invasive, highly effective method for improving reproductive outcomes in livestock. Whether you manage a large commercial herd or a small [...]
“My pet is still eating, so they must not be in pain.” “They don’t have bad breath—it can’t be that bad.” “Any dental chew will do the trick.” “Non-anesthetic cleanings are just as effective, right?” At Mid-Valley Veterinary in Orland, CA, we hear these statements all the time—and we get it. Pet dental care can [...]
If you’ve ever worked cattle in the middle of a hot Orland afternoon, you know there’s nothing quite like the chaos of trying to restrain a 1,200-pound cow with only manpower, grit, and an old manual chute. It's loud, hard on the body, has a risk for serious injury to the user and the cow, [...]
Summer is a time for sunshine, adventures, and more time spent outdoors—but it can also bring a range of heat-related challenges for your pet. From heatstroke, hot pavement, and sunburn to itchy allergies and painful hot spots, warm weather presents risks that every pet owner should be aware of. At Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital in Orland, [...]
The Importance of Preventative Care in Livestock Management Preventative health care is critical to ensuring livestock productivity, welfare, and long-term profitability. Diseases can result in: Reduced growth rates and lower feed efficiency Increased mortality and reproductive failures Higher veterinary costs due to preventable illnesses A structured herd health program focusing on vaccinations and parasite control [...]
Preparing for Parasites in a Northern California Spring Spring in northern California brings warmer temperatures and renewed pasture growth—along with a significant rise in parasite activity. For livestock owners, this seasonal shift requires timely action to prevent internal and external parasites from impacting herd health. Without proactive measures, parasitic infections can lead to weight loss, [...]
