Sierra Animal Hospital of Placerville, Ca.

03/25/2025

Meet Mr. Fluffy Butters! He lives with our very own vet assistant Kira. She adopted him from a neighbor when he was 12 weeks old along with his brother who they named Raindeer. The brothers have a special bond and love to groom each other. Most of the time you will find Mr. Fluffy Butters perched on Kira's shoulder! She says as soon as she gets home, he'll hop up there for some cuddles and free shoulder rides. What a sweet kitty!

03/20/2025

Clover delivered 10 healthy pups earlier this week! Their owners have informed us mom and puppies are all doing great, healthy, and thriving. We can't wait to meet the new babies!

03/20/2025

March 20th marks the first day of spring, yay! It also marks the start of the dreaded environmental allergy season, boo! Just like us, our pets can suffer from seasonal allergies due to high pollen counts this time of year. If you notice any symptoms such as itching, chewing, red and/or inflamed skin, hair loss, or anything else unusual for your pet, it is best to have them examined by one of our doctors. Pets can suffer from many different kinds of allergies, not just environmental. As veterinarians, diagnosing allergies is like solving a mystery; our job is to put the puzzle pieces together to figure out what’s going on. We can then recommend a treatment protocol to ease the patient’s symptoms to be sure our furry friends have the best quality of life we can give them.

03/17/2025

Ziggy’s back and twinning with his person today, how cute are they!!

03/13/2025

Breed Spotlight: "Sulie"

Sulie came in for her first exam with us today! She is just about 3 months old and is as sweet as can be! We can't wait to watch her grow. Learn about her breed below.

The densely coated Norwegian Buhund, a Nordic spitz-type closely associated with the Vikings, is a medium-sized cold-weather worker adept at herding and guarding. As family dogs, Buhunds are smart, affectionate, and steadfastly devoted.

The Buhund, a prototypical spitz, provides a good opportunity to explain the term. Spitz are cold-weather breeds characterized by a dense coat, a tail curved tightly over the back, a wedge-shaped head, and erect, pointed ears ('spitz' means 'pointed' in ancient German). They can be pint-sized like Pomeranians, mighty like Malamutes, or mid-sized like the lithe but sturdy Buhund. Males can stand 18.5 inches high and weight up to 40 pounds. Coat colors are wheaten or black. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/norwegian-buhund/

03/11/2025

There is no denying that kittens are adorable. However, they’re also furry little bundles of energy that can drive you crazy pretty quickly if you let them!...

03/07/2025

Our CSR Erica and her goat Kat attended a Women’s Career Day event at one of the local elementary schools this morning. She and a talented group of professional women talked to 4th and 5th grade students about their careers. Erica and Kat represented our entire team of women here at Sierra Animal Hospital made up of 4 doctors, 3 RVTs, 7 vet assistants, 2 CSRs and 1 PM! And Kat enjoyed all the attention from the students!

02/28/2025

Rex came for a visit dressed in his finest attire!!

02/20/2025

Josie's owners know the importance of keeping her safe before she is fully vaccinated and has been transporting her to and from vet visits in the cutest little pouch! She's almost old enough to be vaccinated against rabies; the essentially fatal virus affecting all species of mammals - including humans. Raccoons, bats, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and other wildlife can all carry and spread the rabies virus to domesticated mammals. Fortunately, the widely available rabies vaccination is one of the most effective ways to help protect your pet. El Dorado County Animal Services strongly urges pet owners to vaccinate all dogs, as required by state law, as well as cats against rabies. Did you know our veterinarians and veterinary technicians have an exposure risk to rabies of more than 300 times that of the general population? Comprehensive rabies vaccination programs in our county, state, and country help protect everyone from this fatal virus. Click the link below for more information on rabies in animals.
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951479

02/14/2025

Feeling the love and appreciation today! We received a yummy surprise heart-shaped pizza feast from one of our amazing clients along with a pizza-shaped chocolate chip cookie!

02/13/2025

02/06/2025

Puppy smooshes are the best!

02/05/2025

Kevin is growing so fast and is almost done with his puppy vaccine series!

02/03/2025

Dog training is an essential part of dog ownership and is proven to enhance the lives of dogs and their owners:
*Training will keep your dog safe in certain situations.
*It will boost your dog's confidence by teaching them how to behave.
*Training helps to keep others around you safe. A trained dog will know how to behave around people and other pets in public.
*Training helps to create a strong bond between you and your dog.
*It makes trips to the veterinarian or groomer easier on the professionals, you, and your dog.
*Training keeps your dog mentally and physically stimulated.

We are here to help educate dog owners about the benefits of training and have many resources to share. Please reach out for further information 530-626-4838.

01/14/2025

Feline Resorptive Lesions (FRL) also known as Feline Odontodastic Resorptive Lesions (FORL) is a dental disease specific to cats. It is estimated that 70% of cats over 5 years old have at least one tooth affected by FRL. These lesions work their way through the tooth causing pain to the patient. The only treatment is to extract the affected tooth allowing the patient to live a pain-free life. The cause of this painful disease is unknown but to properly diagnose and treat FRL, cats should have their teeth checked by their veterinarian at least yearly. Regular dental cleanings with dental X-rays are also valuable tools for diagnosing FRL. Call us today to schedule an exam for your kitty!
530-626-4838

12/31/2024

We will be closing early on New Year's Eve and closed on New Year's Day. Our normal office hours will apply on Thursday and Friday this week. We wish you safe and happy New Year celebrations! See you in 2025!

12/24/2024

Thank you to all who participated in our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and helped spread a little joy with your pet photos. We have a first-place winner, Ernest! And the runner-up is Sugar! We will be reaching out to both of you in the next few days to help you claim your prize. Merry Christmas everyone!