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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 have a negative impact on the well-being of cats in a number of ways, but luckily there are steps that you can take to mitigate these effects.

Thanksgiving is a good time to acknowledge the people, pets and other things in our lives for which we are thankful!

Ask the Vet: Is minimally invasive surgery an option?

As Halloween approaches it's important that pet owners are aware of the danger that chocolate boxes and candies pose for our pets. Dogs are infamous for their less than discriminating taste in foods; with chocolate, in particular, they appear as powerless to resist as we are.

Have you ever heard of GDV or bloat? Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening emergency that we frequently see at Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center. To learn what it is, how we diagnose it, how we treat it and how you can prevent it, keep reading.

Halloween is an entertaining and exciting time of the year but it does come with a few potential dangers for our kitties. Follow these tips to help protect your lovalble feline and ensure that Haloween is spooktacularly fun as well as safe!

Halloween is a time of spooky decorations, clever costumes, and delicious treats. It can also present hidden dangers for our favorite pets. Follow our safety tips to make sure your pet has a ghoulishly great Halloween!