A Wide Range of Veterinary Services is Available at Folsom's Blue Ravine Animal Hospital

Animals are very good at hiding their illnesses. We recommend annual visits for most of our patients so we can monitor their current condition and keep you informed of any changes or concerns. Annual exams also allow us to establish a normal pattern for each pet's weight, temperature, and body condition. A thorough, hands on physical examination assists in detecting hidden problems that may otherwise go unnoticed. Early diagnosis of disease can sometimes mean the difference between successful and unsuccessful treatment. Preventative medicine such as dental prophylaxis, weight management, dietary consultations, and arthritis prevention may lengthen and improve your pet's quality of life.

There’s nothing more exciting than bringing home a new addition to your family, especially a puppy! We offer a variety of puppy packages that are tailored to fit your puppy's needs. All of our packages include doctor's examinations, vaccinations, a fecal examination for parasites, heartworm prevention, and microchipping. Click here to learn more about the packages we offer.

Bringing home a new kitten is an exciting time! We offer a variety of kitten packages that are tailored to fit your kitten's needs. All of our packages include doctor's examinations, vaccinations, a fecal examination for parasites, and microchipping. Click here to learn more about the packages we offer.

Vaccinating your dog or cat has long been considered one of the easiest ways to help them live a long, healthy life. Which vaccines are recommended to an individual pet depends on many factors, such as age, medical history, environment, travel habits, and lifestyle. We will provide for you an immunization schedule which is specifically tailored to the needs and risks of your individual pet and household. Click to learn more about common vaccinations for dogs or cats.

If your pet has already received vaccinations at Blue Ravine Animal Hospital, you may go to Pet Portal to check on their vaccine history.

There are many different parasites that can plague your pet. Common parasites in both dogs and cats include fleas, ticks, heartworms, and gastrointestinal worms. Some of these parasites can also be contagious to humans. We are happy to review with you the best ways to control parasites in your home, in your yard, and on your pet.

Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. Microchipping your pet is fast, safe, and easy. A microchip, which is about the size of a grain of rice, is injected beneath the surface of your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to a routine shot, takes only a few seconds, and does not require any anesthesia. Should your pet become lost, the locating animal control officer, shelter, or veterinarian can use a special scanner to identify the code, contact the database where you registered, and ultimately reunite you with your pet. We offer the most widely used microchip products to increase the chances of a safe recovery. For more information about microchips, click here.

Appropriate nutrition plays an important role in a long, healthy life for your dog or cat. We can provide guidance regarding your pet’s nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight, maintenance, performance, and medical need.

Simple behavioral issues can spiral out of control to the point that owners become frustrated and feel powerless to improve their situation. We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house-soiling, and aggression. We can also help put you in contact with a behavioral counselor for at-home consultations or more involved concerns. For a list of trainers in our area that we recommend, click here.

Should your pet experience the sudden onset of illness or injury, whether minor or severe, we are here to help. Our facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring equipment to provide state-of-the-art medical care.

If your pet needs to be hospitalized, you can rest assured our team will provide the individual medical attention your pet deserves. Your pet's comfort and recovery will be a top priority with our experienced doctors and staff. Our hospitalized patient care services include intravenous (IV) therapy via infusion pumps, nursing care, patient monitoring, oxygen therapy, radiology, and surgery. A full range of laboratory tests are available to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Many pets have chronic or painful conditions which require long term management. Chronic care balances the capability and special needs of the pet with the abilities and resources of the owner. We strive to improve health, restore optimal function, and increase quality of life by identifying underlying causes and contributing factors of chronic disease or pain and addressing them while supporting healing.

We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, heartworm preventatives, and flea and tick parasiticals to meet the needs of your pet. We purchase our products directly from reputable manufacturers and their representatives to provide our pets with the most reliable products available. We request that you provide us with 24 hours phone-ahead notice for prescription refills.

Sometimes conditions arise that require veterinarians with specialized training. When necessary, our staff consults with and refers cases to certified veterinary radiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, neurologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, and surgeons.

To accommodate your busy schedule we offer “drop-off” appointments. This means no waiting and we can contact you where and when you wish with the information you want to know about your pet. If you have scheduled a drop-off appointment, you can save time by filling out a drop-off form before your visit. Click here to download a drop-off form.

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. At Blue Ravine Animal Hospital, we provide quality care for all breeds of dogs and cats, as well as rabbits, rats, and other small mammals.