TruVet Specialty and Emergency Hospital

11/08/2024

Traveling with your pets can be fun, but comes with a number of hazards if you haven't made proper preparations. The humane society organization website has put together a helpful guide in keeping your pet safe during transport for any scenario, and we'll be educating you and ourselves together one mode of transportation at a time!

Today's chosen mode between planes, trains and automobiles is- cars! Make sure you and your pet are ready for anything on that cross country trek, or ensure their security on every 10 minute long drive over to the dog park. There is no such thing as caring too much about your pet's safety!

11/08/2024

📣TruVet Announcement:📣
Due to patient needs, we will begin admitting patients at 9:30AM on Friday, November 8th. Technicians will be able to triage your pet and determine their stability. If you feel your pet is in critical condition and in need of immediate attention before 9:30AM, please seek assistance at Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park or PESCM in San Rafael.
Thank you!

11/07/2024

At TruVet, we think it's important to know the faces of our wonderful team behind the treatment doors. Along with being a powerhouse Team Lead, technician Shawndell has had her fair share of occasions on the client side of our practice. In this Q&A series we will learn a little about her pets' stories and how her experience impacted her perspective as both a technician and client.

Staff Patient Highlights- Superstar Shawndell.
"Kilo"
My dogs were brought in October 06th, 2022 after my house fire and were treated for smoke inhalation and bronchial pneumonia. They boarded with the hospital while I was hospitalized for burns. Dr. Kruger took in my dogs no questions asked and made sure they were taken care of as if they were her own. Dr. Marcus, Dr. Kaiser, Dr. McEvoy and Dr. Miller and all the amazing Technicians took care of them and made sure they received the best care possible during the almost 5 weeks they stayed at the hospital. It meant a lot knowing my co-workers were taking care of my dogs and I could focus on my recovery. The care and love they received during that time was above and beyond.

I think being a technician and taking care of critical patients, and then having to be on the other side of the table when your own pet is experiencing an emergency gives you great empathy and compassion for the pet s and pet owners that you help in those difficult times. Being able to relate and understand what they are going through can have a impact on communication between owners and staff.

Thank you Shawndell for sharing your story with us. Please keep your eyes open for further installments with this superstar technician that goes above and beyond for every client that comes through our doors with her compassion and care!

11/05/2024

Every rose has it's thorns, and every costume contest has it's honorable mentions. It would be criminal not to post Nora's darling cats in their hilarious costumes, and this media gremlin wants to make up for missing out on getting their submission in on time for fan votes! Take a moment to complement Layla and Phillip on their festive wardrobes, and share your favorite moments from this past Halloween in the comments!

11/02/2024

It's time for the results of our costume contest! 🎃🤖 It was a close race, but the fans have spoken! This year's Best Dressed at TruVet goes to........ OCEAN!!
Ocean, your purple monkey costume stole the fans' hearts, and their votes. With the most comments and likes cumulatievly, you skyrocketed to TVSH fame!
Congratulate Ocean in the comments and share your pet's costumes from this Halloween or from years past!

10/31/2024

Some ferocious and dreadful creatures are afoot this Halloween! 🎃 CSR Evvy's pets Gidget and Marcelline have chosen to go with a more villainous approach to Halloween, sporting a purple dragon and vampire costume (Marcelline *is* the Vampire Queen, after all for you Adventure Time fans). Vote for your faves now, the polls are closing!

10/31/2024

We're simply BANANAS over Shawndell's pup Ocean and her fabulous ape costume. What a fun way to round the corner into the final stretch of our Halloween Costume Contest! We're almost to the end of the contest, so don't forget to vote for your favorites, and have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/30/2024

LATEST IN TVSH EVENTS:
***HOLIDAY CLOSURES***
In order to recognize our hard working staff that works so tirelessly to provide patient care, we will be **closed** for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We will close at 6:00PM on November 27th, and reopen at 8:00 AM on November 29th.
In December, we will close at 6:00PM on December 24th. We will reopen at 8:00AM on December 26th.

We recommend calling PESCM in San Rafael, or VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park during these closures for any emergency needs you may have, and we appreciate your support. Thank you!

10/25/2024

Last week was Vet Tech Appreciation Week, and while we at TruVet were busy celebrating, we would hate to miss the chance to feature our superstar staff members with you! These are just a few of the dedicated, goofy and talented individuals that help to keep the gears turning here. We couldn't be more grateful for the stellar team we have here that just keeps getting better. Share your appreciation in the comments, and keep your eyes open for more looks behind the curtain!

10/22/2024

Ahhh! A dinosaur!! Oh wait, that's just Leah's dog, Gwen, strutting her stuff into our costume contest lineup!! Thank you Leah for participating!

Don't forget to submit your pets' costume for our contest!

10/18/2024

We know, we know, Halloween isn't even here yet and we're already hearing about winter holidays?👀 But, trust us, you'll thank us later for the 5 minute read now to avoid unnecessary and costly hospital bills. From tinsel to poinsettias flowers, the FDA has written a phenomenal article geared towards keeping your pets safe this holiday season.

From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe.

10/15/2024

Another edition of Fall Hazards to look out for! This week we are highlighting common outdoor fall season items that may appear innocuous, but can result in some pretty gnarly side effects and even a trip to the Emergency Vet.
From images:
Trash and Compost: fall often means increased waste from garden clean-ups or holiday meals. Ensure your pet doesn't have access to compost bins or trash cans, where they might find harmful or spoiled food.
Antifreeze: This common fall use chemical is highly toxic to pets. Even a small amount can cause serious health issues if ingested.
Rodenticides: With pests seeking warm shelter in the colder months, rodenticide (rat poison) will be in more frequent use. These can be extremely toxic to pets if ingested.

If you feel your pet has been exposed to one of these harmful chemicals, seek medical intervention at a nearby emergency vet hospital, or call the ASPCA poison control line at (888)426-4435. Thank you!

10/14/2024

For all pet owners, keeping our beloved four legged family members happy is one of our top priorities. One of the most important details aside from proper diet and regular healthcare checkups is daily enrichment. Luckily for us, ASPCA's website has put together a helpful article with useful enrichment activities both you and your pet can enjoy.
https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/dog-environmental-enrichment/

Learn all about environmental enrichment for dogs, including why you should enhance their surroundings and ideas to do it.

10/11/2024

Q&A Friday hath arrived again, and we've got an epic topic for you. Today's topic is: Internal Medicine!
Question: What is veterinary internal medicine?
Answer: Veterinary Internal Medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases pertaining to internal organs and systems such as the lungs, kidneys, liver, digestive system and endocrine system in animals. (Hematology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Nephrology/Urology)
Question: When should I consider an appointment with IM?
Answer: If your pet has a chronic or complex condition that isn't responsive to standard treatments, or if they gave symptoms that are difficult to diagnose: (infectious disease, cancer, respiratory disease)
Question: What diagnostic tests are commonly used in IM?
Answer: Lab work (including urine),
Imaging (x-rays, ultrasound, CT scans)
Endoscopy (including bronchoscopy, gastroduodenoscopy, cystoscopy, etc. )

There are a number of conditions an Internist can assist with diagnosing and treating. If you feel your pet's illness isn't resolving and would like to take a deeper look into possibilities, be sure to fill out our online submission form for a consultation today!

Thank you!

10/10/2024

LATEST IN TVSH EVENTS:
***HOLIDAY CLOSURES***
In order to recognize our hard working staff that works so tirelessly to provide patient care, we will be closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We will close at 6:00PM on November 27th, and reopen at 8:00 AM on November 29th.
In December, we will close at 6:00PM on December 24th. We will reopen at 8:00AM on December 26th.
We recommend calling PESCM in San Rafael, or VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park. Thank you!

10/08/2024

Who's that Pokemon?!🐉 D'oh! I mean- who's that dressed as a Chinese Dancing Dragon? It's Dr. Tong's beagle, Bailey!! Bailey is our second submission to the TruVet Costume Contest and we can't get over how cute she is in her dragon outfit. Don't forget to submit your pet's photos by October 25th!

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10/06/2024

Sunday FUN day!! In case your days have been gloomier than sunny lately, here are some easy enrichment ideas from the humane society.org website!🎮👾 Some of the highlights mentioned are rotating toys periodically for variety, having shared story time with pets and kids in the household, and setting up a window perch for your pet to act as "neighborhood watch". Check it out today and share your favorite pet enrichment activities!! 🐾

Looking for ways to keep your pet(s) entertained and occupied at home? We’ve got you covered!