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Since dogs range in size from 2lbs to 200lbs with all sorts of body shapes, we rely on their body condition to tell us if they are overweight. Cats don’t vary in size as much as dogs but we still follow simple guidelines to determine their ideal weight.

With good preventative medicine, pets are living much longer than they did in the past. An annual physical exam, annual blood work, good nutrition and better dental care are just some of the factors involved in extending the golden years of your pet’s life.

To my friends and clients at BRVC, With a heavy heart I'd like to announce that on August 23rd I'll be stepping away from practice at BRVC. I'm at a transitional moment of life (I just got married!) and I'm taking a leave of absence to travel with my wife, Ashley. The duration of my leave is not definite but I hope to return to BRVC in Spring 2019.

Resource Document: Disaster Planning Manual BRVC

As of May 18, 2018 we have made the following changes to canine flu vaccine requirements. If you are boarding with us in the coming weeks please make sure to have the first vaccine in the series within 7 days of check in or be current on your annual vaccination.

Dental disease is one of the most common things we see in veterinary medicine. It affects so many dogs and causes so much more than just bad breath. Things to look for that can tell you that your pet has dental disease are.

As continued cases of canine influenza are reported in the Bay Area. We wanted to make sure all pet owners have the information they need so they can best protect their dogs from this virus. Canine influenza H3N2 was first reported in the Bay Area by veterinarians and kennels in the South Bay at the end of December, but now more cases are being reported throughout Northern California.

emperatures have been dropping and snowstorms have been bringing feet of snow to the Sierras. If you have a trip planned to Tahoe or another snowy destination hand warmers may be one of the items you pack with you. What happens if your pet manages to find their way into your bag and pulls one of these out? Let's say they chew on it or ingest all of it in one big gulp? What should you do?

Temperatures have been dropping and snowstorms have been bringing feet of snow to the Sierras. If you have a trip planned to Tahoe or another snowy destination handwarmers may be one of the items you pack with you. What happens if your pet manages to find their way into your bag and pulls one of these out? Let's say they chew on it or ingest all of it in one big gulp? What should you do?

We are so thrilled to announce our December's Employee of the Month is our incredible technician Ali!