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Last spring, I was hiking with my dog, and we encountered a rattlesnake. What can I do to protect my dog from rattlesnakes? What should I do if a rattlesnake bites my dog?

Dr. Petauton was born and raised in Burgundy, France. She earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2020 from École Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, France, in Paris, and has worked as a small animal veterinarian for the past three years.

February is dental month at Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care! Ever wonder what we look for when we ask your pet to say “ahhhh”? Below, I will go over some of the more common things that affect the teeth of cats and dogs.

It may be "sweet" of you to buy your loved one some chocolate but keep it out of reach from your pet!

We understand concerns about the recent reports of a canine respiratory virus in Oregon. As of this week, we want to assure you that this virus has not been identified in our immediate area. Our Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care team, including all our doctors, actively monitors updates from UC Davis Veterinary School and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Our annual Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center and Urgent Care Ultimate Holiday Pet Gift Guide is back! (This applies to people, dogs, and cats, too!) We've organized this guide for every type of savvy shopper. Whether buying on a budget or splurging, there is something for everyone!

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! Amidst the hustle and bustle and the holiday cheer, dangers lurk for our four-legged friends.

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopy is considered the gold standard in human medicine - now we can provide that same high standard of care and benefit to our pets.

We here at Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care would like to wish all of our wonderful clients and their families a safe and happy New Year! We truly believe we have the most loyal, caring clients in the Bay Area. Thank you for always inspiring us to do the best we can do! We hope that 2015 brings health, love, and happiness to you and your pets.

After rains, the East Bay hills come alive with mushrooms. Sprouting in an array of dazzling colors, these fungal fruit bodies can be beautiful – but some of them are deadly poisonous.