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Dogs are sweet enough: Chocolate and Xylitol Warning

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


Cold Weather Safety - Dr. Stefanie Wong

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.


What you should know about Laparoscopic Surgery

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. 


Ask Your Vet: Kennel Cough by Stefanie Wong, DVM

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...


Cold Weather Tips For Cats

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.


Ask the Vet: Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips by Kristel Weaver, DVM, MPVM

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


Ask The Vet: Laparoscopic Surgery by Stefanie Wong

Ask the Vet: Is minimally invasive surgery an option?


Ask A Vet -- Halloween Candy Danger: Chocolate and Sweets

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


Ask The Vet: Bloat Awareness by Stefanie Wong, DVM

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.


Protect your Cat on Halloween

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!


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