Heat Exhaustion in Pets: Warning Signs Every Owner Should Know

Heat Exhaustion in Pets: Warning Signs Every Owner Should Know

The temperatures are starting to rise here in Folsom, and that means that pets are at a higher risk for heat-related illness and injury. Heat exhaustion can come on quickly, and can cause major problems for your pets, but knowing the warning signs can help you act quickly. If you notice any of these overheating […]
Elevated Liver Enzymes in Pets: What Bloodwork Results Can Actually Mean

Elevated Liver Enzymes in Pets: What Bloodwork Results Can Actually Mean

You bring your pet in for routine lab work, and everything seems fine. Then the call comes: “Your pet has elevated liver enzymes.” But before you jump to worst-case scenarios, take a breath. Elevated liver values can mean many different things, and not all of them are serious. At Blue Ravine Animal Hospital, we believe […]
Dog Allergies vs. Flea Allergies: How to Tell the Difference This Spring

Dog Allergies vs. Flea Allergies: How to Tell the Difference This Spring

Spring in Folsom means greener trails, sunnier days, and, unfortunately, itchier dogs. If your pup is scratching, licking, or chewing more than usual, you may be wondering what’s to blame. Are spring dog allergies flaring up, or could fleas be the real culprit? While the symptoms can look similar, dog seasonal allergies and flea allergy […]
Pet Dental Health Month: Why Your Pet’s Smile Matters

Pet Dental Health Month: Why Your Pet’s Smile Matters

In the pet care world, February is Pet Dental Health Month. This means it’s a perfect time for veterinarians everywhere to highlight the importance of pet dental cleaning.  While many pet parents have an impressive laser focus on nutrition and exercise, it’s all too easy to overlook those pearly whites. Yet oral health plays a […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Health

New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Health

Welcome to 2026! It’s time to set the tone for an amazing year for you and your pets. Check out some of our recommendations from the team at Blue Ravine Animal Hospital for pet New Year’s resolutions:
Holiday Safety Tips for Pets: Keep Them Happy and Healthy This December

Holiday Safety Tips for Pets: Keep Them Happy and Healthy This December

December brings twinkling lights, festive feasts, and family gatherings—but it can also bring hidden hazards for your furry friends. At Blue Ravine Animal Hospital in Folsom, CA, we love celebrating the season as much as anyone, but we also know that holiday pet safety takes a little extra planning. With the proper precautions, you can […]
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Signs Every Pet Owner Should Know

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Signs Every Pet Owner Should Know

Hearing the word cancer in connection with your beloved pet is something no one ever wants to face. Yet, cancer is one of the most common health challenges in both dogs and cats, especially as they age. November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to education, early detection, and hope for the […]
Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

Halloween in Folsom brings out the fun: spooky decorations, costumed kids, and the rustle of candy bags all around. But while two-legged ghosts and goblins enjoy the frightful festivities, our four-legged companions might find Halloween more trick than treat. At Blue Ravine Animal Hospital, we want to make sure your pets stay safe, calm, and […]
How Can You Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks This Fall? 5 Must-Know Tips

How Can You Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks This Fall? 5 Must-Know Tips

As the leaves turn and the air cools in Folsom, fall brings all kinds of cozy perks—but it doesn’t mean a break from pesky parasites. In fact, fleas and ticks love the autumn weather just as much as your dog loves jumping into leaf piles. At Blue Ravine Animal Hospital, we want to help you […]
Which Common Late-Summer Allergies Affect Pets? 

Which Common Late-Summer Allergies Affect Pets? 

It’s late summer, and many of us are squeezing out all the outdoor time we can from these cooler evenings before fall and winter ramp up. But even though it might seem like allergy season is gone—spring is in the rearview mirror, after all—pet seasonal allergies can flare up.