Walker Veterinary Hospital has a NO BILLING policy. Payment is expected as services are rendered.

Forms of payment we accept are: Visa, Master Card, Debit Cards, Discover Card, American Express Card, Cash and, with the required information, we do accept checks. We will be pleased to offer CareCredit very soon!

Call us for am appointment or come in on an urgent care basis so our veterinarian can help your pet after examining them. Please do not give your pet any over the counter or human medications without consulting your veterinarian as they can be harmful to your pet.

It is (209) 478-8980.

Gestation time for both cats and dogs is 60 to 65 days.

Either acquire a cage or trap. Place food in the trap and wait for the animal to enter the trap which automatically closes. Place food in the cage, understanding that you must watch the cage in order to shut the door at the appropriate time. Call animal control if need be and ask about renting a trap.

An exam with every vaccine is best for your pet, especially through the initial series of vaccines as they grow so fast. If your adult pet has an up to date annual exam with one of our doctors here at Walker Veterinary Hospital within the last 12 months to the day, you can schedule your vaccines with a technician Monday to Friday. One of the technicians administers the vaccine, weighs the pet, and out the door you go.

Most pets don’t experience any problems. However, soreness can be present at the site. If your pet suddenly exhibits swelling in the face or hives anywhere, you need to return immediately. This may be a serious allergic reaction. If any adverse reaction lasts for longer then 24 hours, a recheck is needed.

Flea season in the San Joaquin Valley is year round, but is worse in the spring and fall. Even if you don’t think your pet has fleas, they are there.

<p>Heartworm is now in the area. It is transferred to your pet by mosquitoes. It can be treated, but treatment is costly and painful to your pet. Testing is easy and results are available in less than 10 minutes.</p> <p>Walker Vet is pleased to offer Pro-Heart, which is a 6 month heart worm preventative injection. Your pet will get a heart worm test free of charge before the shot and we will send you a reminder every 6 months to come in for the next shot.</p> </p>We also offer monthly heartworm only or heartworm plus flea combination preventatives and if you purchase a year’s supply, we will give you a free heartworm test. The manufacturers of all heartworm preventatives will only guarantee the product if both purchased from your veterinarian and if your pet has tested negative every 12 months.</p>

If you see small, rice sized segments your pet has tapeworms, which means your pet also has fleas. Swallowing a flea is the only way they can get tapeworms. You have to treat for both tapeworms and fleas. If you see long, round worms your pet has roundworms. Both tapeworms and roundworms are easy to treat but since what we use here are prescription strength drugs, we have to have seen the animal for a physical exam in the last 12 months.

If you see small, rice sized segments your pet has tapeworms, which means your pet also has fleas. Swallowing a flea is the only way they can get tapeworms. You have to treat for both tapeworms and fleas. If you see long, round worms your pet has roundworms. Both tapeworms and roundworms are easy to treat but since what we use here are prescription strength drugs, we have to have seen the animal for a physical exam in the last 12 months.

Typically, vaccinations are started at eight weeks of age for puppies and kittens. They then need to come in for boosters at 12 and 16 weeks of age, at which time they will be considered fully vaccinated and ready to go out into the world to explore. Both cats and dogs need those final vaccines at 16 weeks of age or older as antibodies from the mother can inactivate the vaccines before this time which means your pet is not protected from deadly diseases such as parvovirus that are rampant in our area. Puppies and kittens are encouraged to see the veterinarian at each appointment to assure they are growing appropriately, are healthy, are getting the appropriate vaccines for their lifestyle, and are adequately being tested for parasites, which ALL puppies will have. The veterinarian will determine if any of these vaccine appointments can be performed by our technicians on a case by case basis.