Are You Cleaning Your Pet's Ears Too Much (Or Not Enough)? Healthy ears usually need minimal cleaning. But breed traits, lifestyle, and anatomy can set the stage for problems. Swimmers carry water deep into ear canals, floppy ears trap moisture, and allergies inflame skin, opening the door to yeast and bacteria. A simple routine of [...]

Healthy Hooves, Healthy Herds: The Importance of Regular Hoof Trimming What happens when your animal starts moving a little slower or seems reluctant to stand? You might immediately check for obvious injuries or illness, but often the root of discomfort lies in a place we tend to forget: their hooves. These structures are essential for [...]

Winter Skin Care for Pets: Combating Dryness and Itchiness Do you notice your animal scratching more as the weather gets cold? Have you spotted flakes on their coat that look suspiciously like dandruff? Winter brings cozy indoors, but when the heat is running, the dry air can quickly strip moisture from your pet's skin, leading [...]

Excellence in Every Procedure: Mid-Valley's Approach to High-Quality Pet Surgery When your veterinarian recommends surgery, questions immediately surface. What will happen during the procedure? How will my pet feel afterward? What makes one surgical facility different from another? These concerns are valid, and the answers matter. Quality surgical care requires more than technical skill- it [...]

The Power of Ultrasound: Enhancing Reproductive Efficiency in Livestock Ultrasound has transformed herd management, allowing producers to detect pregnancy, monitor fetal growth, and diagnose reproductive problems early. This technology improves breeding efficiency, reduces costs, and supports healthier, more productive animals. For livestock producers in Northern California's farming communities, every breeding season represents a significant investment. [...]

The Critical Role of Proper Nutrition in Livestock Health Healthy livestock begin with balanced nutrition. In Northern California’s diverse agricultural landscape, the right feeding program determines more than weight gain- it drives reproductive success, disease resistance, and long-term profitability. When cattle, goats, sheep, or swine receive complete and balanced diets, they maintain strong immune systems, [...]

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 [...]