Sierra Animal Hospital of Placerville, Ca.

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!

12/24/2024

So that our doctors and staff can enjoy the holiday with their families, we will be closing early Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day. In the event of an emergency, please contact Marqueen Pet Emergency at 916-757-6600. We will resume normal office hours on Thursday and Friday. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

12/13/2024

December 15th is National Cat Herders Day. This day is not dedicated to literally herding cats, instead, it’s dedicated to the metaphor for achieving tasks that are overwhelmingly tough and winning at jobs that feel like nothing more than a continual battle. Was there ever a task you achieved that felt like you were "herding cats?"

EDS, an HP Company 'Cat Herders'

12/12/2024

BE SURE TO ENTER YOUR PHOTOS BEFORE DECEMBER 18th FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, Pet Edition!
Snap a photo of your pet dressed in an ugly Christmas sweater between December 2nd and December 18th and add it to the comments of this post. Prizes for first place and runner-up! The voting will be done by our fabulous staff and winners will be announced and notified on December 23rd via Facebook!

12/11/2024

Shout out to the talented students at Union Mine Floral! We love how beautiful this year’s Christmas wreath looks on our front door😍

12/02/2024

December 2nd is National Mutt Day! Let's celebrate our mixed-breed companions by sharing your photos in the comments below!

It’s time to make the word “mutt” keep you from turning up your nose and, instead, let that term roll off your tongue with fondness. And dare we say,...

11/29/2024

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, Pet Edition!
Snap a photo of your pet dressed in an ugly Christmas sweater between December 2nd and December 18th and add it to the comments of this post. Prizes for first place and runner-up! The voting will be done by our fabulous staff and winners will be announced and notified on December 23rd via Facebook!

11/27/2024

We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th so that our staff can enjoy the holiday with their families. We wish you a harvest of blessings, good health, and good times. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/09/2024

The loss of a pet may be one of the most difficult life changes one can experience. Sharing memories of our beloved pets who have passed on can bring much-needed joy to a time of sorrow. We encourage you to share photos of your pets who are no longer with us physically but will live on in our memories forever. Post your photos in the comments below!

11/07/2024

Last week Pip ingested a potentially fatal dose of medication. Thanks to Pip's dad's quick action, we were able to induce vomiting and account for the ingested pills. After fluid therapy and lots of TLC, Pip's bloodwork showed no damage had been done. We recommend that if you ever even suspect your pet has ingested something potentially toxic, contact us immediately to determine the next steps!

11/04/2024

November is recognized as both American Diabetes Month® and Pet Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of diabetes in pets....

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween! Have a safe and spooky evening everyone!

11/01/2024

Earnest came in for his annual exam on Halloween and of course dressed for the occasion!

10/31/2024

Wishing you all a safe and spooky Halloween!

10/29/2024

National Cat Day was established in 2005 by lifestyle writer Colleen Paige “to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their lives for the unconditional love and companionship they bestow upon us.” https://www.nationalcatday.com/

Celebrate National Cat Day with us! Share your photos and stories in the comments below.

10/29/2024

Breed Spotlight! "Truman"

Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound is a perennial favorite of dog lovers all over the world. This low-slung and low-key hound can be sometimes stubborn, but is always charming. The Basset Hound stands no higher than 14 inches at the shoulder but, with his remarkably heavy bone, powerful little legs, and massive paws, he possesses big-dog strength and stamina. Bassets are famous for a large, domed head that features extremely long, velvety ears, mournful eyes, and a wrinkled brow, which give the breed the look of a sad clown. Built more for endurance than speed, the Basset moves in a deliberate but effortless manner. The breed's scenting ability is uncanny; it's said that among dogs only the Bloodhound's nose is more accurate. Mild and agreeable at home, the Basset is stubborn on the trail and barks in a loud, ringing voice. Although they may not be wildly demonstrative in their affections, they are steadfastly loyal.https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/basset-hound/