Blog list

Pets, especially dogs, will eat the strangest things. The consequences of their bizarre appetites range from minor reactions such as an upset stomach and short-term diarrhea to the more serious such as inappetance, lethargy, vomiting, hospitalization and even surgery. Foreign body surgeries are on one of our more common procedures – it seems like every week we are removing something that has caused an intestinal obstruction in a dog or cat. Often these foreign body removals consist of common household objects. Last month alone we performed surgery on two dogs from different families who had eaten small bottles of Gorilla Glue. That’s right Gorilla Glue – and this is a pretty common thing!

As the year 2013 comes to a close we have been reflecting on what we are grateful for - and the answer is YOU!

Our technician Niki spent a week in Baja, Mexico with Crossfit Pleasanton building a new baseball field for the El Oasis Orphanage.

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.