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Resource Document: Canine Influenza

Resource Document: Holistic Intake

I just adopted a Great Dane puppy and my breeder mentioned some precautions to prevent bloat. What is bloat? Bloat, or gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV) is when the stomach fills with gas and flips over.

"I love Dr Dodd... She is a very special person with a wonderful, kind and easygoing personality. I always feel the she is honest and tactful and of course she is a very skilled veterinarian! I absolutely trust her with my beloved canine family members. She also takes good care of us humans!! I feel blessed to have such wonderful care available to us! Thank you all... " -Yelp review 5/17/16

We are excited to announce Rebecca Callahan as BRVC's Employee of the Month for July. Rebecca will be celebrating her 1 year anniversary with the BRVC family in August. In this time, Rebecca has made a powerful and lasting impression at BRVC.

A few years ago, I had a 5 week old kitten come in to the hospital, presenting for difficulty breathing, white gums, no interest in eating and being lethargic. A day prior, the kitten had been found covered in fleas – so many that its white coat had appeared black...

Dr. Taylor is a graduate from the Veterinary School at the University of California, Davis.

BRVC is proud to announce Alex Shveyda as our Employee of the Month for June! Read about the special contributions Alex makes to our hospital!

Canine influenza, also known as the dog flu, is a highly infectious virus that has been confirmed in 40 states across the United States, including California.  There are currently two strains that have been identified - H3N8 and H3N2...

Has your cat been coughing frequently?  Is she hunched with her neck extended acting like possibly some hair is "stuck" but every time she coughs nothing comes up? Coughing in cats, especially if it's been happening for awhile, is usually not due to hair but a clinical sign of an inflammatory problem affecting the lower respiratory tract...