Mother Lode Veterinary Hospital

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our clients and patients! We hope every is having a happy, safe, and fun holiday season! As a reminder, our office will be closed Thursday, December 24th - Sunday, December 27th. We will re-open on Monday, December 28th. If you have a pet emergency please contact Marqueen Animal Hospital at (916) 757-6600.

Poisonous Plants and Other Holiday Dangers The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet's eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, please be sure to steer pets clear of the following unhealthy treats, toxic plants and dangerous decorations. Poinsettia Plants...Continue reading

EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT TICKS! Ectoparasites are organisms that live on the outside of an animal. Ticks are fairly common ectoparasites of dogs (and cats). How often you see ticks on your dog and how severe a tick assault will be depends on the region of the country in which you live, the time of year (tick activity varies in warm and cool weather), the habits of your dog, and how and when you use tick control products. Some ticks can infest dogs that spend most of ...Continue reading

You're probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets' health? Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather: Know the limits: Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly. You will probabl...Continue reading

After focusing on raising her tiny human for the last few months, we are happy to announce that Dr. Dre is back! Please help us welcome the newest addition to the Mother Lode family!