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I hope you will never need to administer first aid to your pets, but if an emergency should occur, it’s important to be mentally prepared. These first aid tips are intended to get you and your pet safely to a veterinarian for medical care.

My dog gets tremors and her whole body shakes. She seems to panic during these episodes, almost running in circles. This may last up to 5 to 10 minutes. She was chewing on Himalayan Yak cheese bones, but we recently stopped. We keep our home warm and Luna has blankets. Any idea what this may be coming from?

December has arrived and toys, electronics, and wrapping paper pack the stores. It's fun to include our pets in the holiday celebration, but watch out for seasonal hazards.

Our annual BRVC Ultimate Holiday Pet Gift Guide is back! We've organized the guide for every type of savvy shopper. Whether you're buying on a budget or splurging, there is something for everyone!

The components of chocolate that make it toxic to dogs are caffeine and theobromine, which fall into a class of drugs called methylxanthines.

With temperatures outside dropping and snow falling on the mountains in Tahoe, we have officially entered into winter! Here are five tips to keep in mind to help you and your pet enjoy this winter season safely.

Surgery is a scary thought for anyone, however laparoscopic surgery is a different case. Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, gives veterinarians the ability to explore the abdominal and/or pelvic cavity using a miniature camera instead performing a traditional open procedure. Once the camera is inserted through a small incision (0.5-1.5cm), it can be used to perform surgery with a clear view of the organs, allowing for greater precision. 

One of the more commonly seen and treated diseases we will see here at Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center is something called kennel cough, also known as infectious tracheobronchitis...

As winter arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures drop, and just like for humans, the lifestyles of cats change. Cold weather can negatively impact the well-being of cats in several ways, but luckily there are steps you can take to mitigate these effects.