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It's the most wonderful time of the year - and we aim to help keep it that way by sharing our pet holiday safety tips with you!

Here at Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care we believe passionately in the value of pet insurance for all pet owners. Pet insurance is the gift of protection and peace of mind. In case of an unexpected illness or accident, it is the safety net that allows you to confidently pursue life-saving treatments. Just like lots of love, exercise, a balanced diet, and annual visits to the vet, pet insurance is truly an investment in your pet's health.

Does your pet limp after chasing the ball in the park or going for a long hike? Does he or she have trouble getting up, especially in the mornings or after lying down for a long time? Do you now notice that he/she has difficulty doing things that previously were easy, such as jumping or going up and down stairs? If you said yes to any of the above, this article is for you.

Does your veterinarian seem preoccupied with your pet's bathroom habits? How often have you been asked, “Any change in Bella’s thirst or urination?” during an appointment? Picking up poop and cleaning the litter box may not be your favorite aspect of pet ownership, but changes in an animal's elimination habits can give us a lot of information regarding potential internal medicine disorders.

Read our pet safety tips for this spooktacular holiday

On Monday August 5th, TJ the German Shepherd Dog was rushed through the front door of our lobby to receive urgent care for a ghastly leg injury. The origins of TJ’s injury and what his life was like before that day are shrouded in mystery, but from the moment a Good Samaritan found him on a front porch in Livermore, TJ’s story took a dramatic turn for the better.

My dogs shed excessively. When I leave the house I have to use the lint roller on my clothes, the house has to be vacuumed twice a week and when we go on vacation we find hair in our suitcase even though the dogs never go near them! Like many dog owners, I get tired of living with so much dog hair. Here are some of the frequent questions clients ask me about shedding.

n older cats, as in older people, a variety of health problems become more common than they are in younger cats and kittens. This week’s article will point out several things to watch for in your cat as they become older.

The next time you’re giving your cat a belly rub, you may want to take advantage of the opportunity and check for any unusual lumps or bumps. Just like people, cats can get mammary gland tumors (breast cancer) and early diagnosis and treatment can affect long term prognosis. According to The Cornell Feline Health Center, estimates show cancer affects 30-40% of all cats and about ⅓ of these cases involves the mammary glands.

When cats are sick they hide their illness.  This makes a veterinarian’s job challenging and sick cats may go undetected at home by their owners.  Sometimes the only indication that a cat has a problem is that they are not following their normal routine.   You may have an idea that your cat has a heart problem if your veterinarian hears an abnormal beat or rhythm during a regular physical exam, but sometimes there are no indications that there is a problem until your kitty is really sick.