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Has your pet been itching or scratching? This time of year we have a lot of dogs (and even some cats!) coming in for itching, chewing, licking, hair loss and skin rashes. In the majority of these cases, the underlying cause is allergies; however, often pets will also have a skin infection on top of this, causing even more problems.

Emily has been a member of the BRVC team since 2011. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley as well as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) . In California, a Registered Veterinary Technician is the equivalent to a human Registered Nurse (RN). (RVTs) go through 2-6 years of schooling and specific clinical training...

tudies show that more than 1/3 of the nation's dogs are infected with intestinal parasites. These can be microscopic single-celled organisms, or larger worms that are several inches long. For complicated biological reasons, most puppies are actually born with a type of intestinal worm called Ascarids, otherwise commonly referred to as “roundworms”.

Dr. Winson is a graduate of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, originally hailing from Toronto, Canada. Prior to arriving at BRVC, Dr. Winson worked in the Bay Area, primarily in emergency and critical care...

Maybe it was the strange overcast weather or perhaps it was something in the water; but within 36 hours we had four male cats hospitalized for an extremely serious veterinary emergency—urinary obstruction...

Vaccines are an important tool for disease prevention in individual animals, as well as for disease control on a global scale. Vaccinations are designed to strengthen your pet's immune system against infectious disease, to either prevent or minimize symptoms, should they later become infected...

We are excited and honored to name Lauren as our December Employee of the Month! Lauren has been with Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care for almost 3 years and recently transferred to our partner Feline Medical Center in Pleasanton...

Both the Smithsonian Magazine and Department of Veterans Affairs outline how service animals provide emotional support in the recovery of Soldiers suffering from PTSD.

Let's start by explaining what the pancreas is. The pancreas is an organ that sits behind the stomach. It produces digestive enzymes, which help us to digest our food...

Just like it is for puppies, proper socialization is important for kittens. Kittens can be intimidated by sudden movements, loud noises, or strange people. Socializing takes patience and dedication but your hard work can result in an affectionate and confident feline companion...