Blue Lake Animal Care Center

20/08/2024

Picture of a dog’s ear from Reno posted from Washoe County Animal Services. Yes there are ticks to a small extent here in Basin, and you don’t have to go far to find lots of them.

17/07/2024

https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/no-harmful-algal-bloom-detected-at-lake-tahoe-sites-purported-to-be-responsible-for-dogs-death/

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The agencies that sampled water at El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach last week have detected no toxins associated with harmful algal blooms in the lake. These are sites viral...

09/07/2024

Hello everyone.
Just to throw it out there.... Yes, we are aware of the online posts regarding a potential algae ingestion dog fatality in the Tahoe Basin.
There is no information at this time confirming whether that dog's death was caused by cyanotoxicity (algae bloom) at this time, or another cause. It will likely be a week before test results are available.
We have not seen any algae toxicity cases at our hospital this year.
But we will stay updated when further information is available.
But please do not believe everything posted on social media, as it is often opinions, not verified data.
Everyone stay safe and cool out there.

21/05/2024

Hello everyone. We want to let you know that we will be open this Friday only for limited nurse appointments, and we will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday, and remember those that gave the greatest sacrifice for our way of life.

26/04/2024

14/03/2024

For all of our doggie patients out there who are taking monthly Heartgard and Nexgard for heartworm, flea, tick, and intestinal parasite protection, we want you to know that Nexgard Plus is now available. It combines both into one monthly flavored chew now, and is cheaper than giving both products separately. When your pet needs refills, just ask!

04/03/2024

We are hopeful to open today at 2:00 pm. Unfortunately we are still waiting for a plow to come by so we can get to the hospital.

01/03/2024

Due to weather and sporadic power outages we are encountering, we will be closing today at 3:00 pm. We appreciate your understanding.

28/02/2024

So sad. All too common nowadays.

This past week, Dr. Galen Heyne took his own life, leaving behind a wife and 2 VERY small children, whom he loved deeply. He battled the demons that we all deal with in veterinary medicine, and unfortunately lost that battle.

This is why - Not One More Vet, Inc, exists. Our profession is 2-3x more likely to die by su***de than the general population, and we are dying left and right. Many who manage to survive their battle end up burning out and leave the profession entirely. These two things are the biggest reasons our profession is facing an unprecedented staffing crisis, why we no longer can offer on-call or after hours services, why we can no longer take on new patients or new clients — because we are dying and leaving in droves.

Please be kind and compassionate to the people who give their all to a profession that most of us have wanted to do since we were the age of Galen’s children, and often for little pay or reward. Please consider financially helping his devastated, struggling family, and keep them in your prayers:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-family-of-galen-heyne?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=facebook_cta_variant_v2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

14/02/2024

Fun morning.

09/02/2024

Sweet 2 year old Great Dane in need of a loving home. Zeus has been fostered in Gardnerville for the last couple months after getting neutered and his stomach tacked to prevent bloat in future. Up to date on everything. Very sweet and well-behaved, and great with other dogs. Interested parties can send an email to [email protected]

19/01/2024

Is your pet sore from aching joints? Are they not able to go out and do the things they used to because they are stiff and sore? There is new arthritis treatment available called Librela (for dogs), and Solensia (for cats) that is safe for almost all pets, and there are no worries about kidney or liver issues. It's a once monthly injection, that isn't technically a drug. It's actually monoclonal antibody therapy that targets the proteins involved in arthritis pain. If this sounds like something that you might be interested in, just schedule an appointment to discuss.

Librela offers long-lasting pain relief with a once-monthly injection administered by your vet.

19/01/2024

Position available immediately for an enthusiastic, compassionate friendly receptionist. 4 day workweek, no nights, benefits. Good phone communication, time management, multitasking, and positive attitude are a must. If you want to take part in keeping pets healthy, give us a call at 530-600-3911, or stop by for an application!

02/01/2024

February is National Dental Month. Dentals performed in February are discounted, but book up quickly every year. If you are interested, don't wait. Call us to schedule a dental exam so we can determine your pet's oral health and get you scheduled. For more info, visit https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/pet-dental-care

Dental health is an important part of a pet's overall health. A pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian.

22/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone! We will be closed on Monday, but will be open normal hours on Tuesday again. Be well, and be good to each other.

19/12/2023

Andy really puts things in the right perspective for the field. I wonder how many people in our field he has helped prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.

04/12/2023

Thought we would share a link to a good general article about the mystery respiratory illness that seems to be all over the internet right now. Please be cautious of the sources of information you read. Most researches believe it needs to be treated similar to a common cold, but monitor for signs of pneumonia complications(fever, not eating, severe lethargy, nasal discharge, wet cough).
If you want to minimize the risk of exposure, then you must keep them away from other dogs, especially groups of dogs.

Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.

15/11/2023

https://www.avma.org/news/pet-food-recall-linked-seven-state-salmonella-outbreak

Summary: Mid America Pet Food has expanded its October 30 voluntary recall to include additional pet food products, with a best by date before October 31, 2024, made at its Mount Pleasant, Texas, facility, due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

17/10/2023

When it’s tech week, you better get the correct supplies.

27/09/2023

For any of you who have recently experienced issues with our phones cutting in and out, or dropping calls, we apologize. We are still working to isolate the cause and resolve as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience. If you experience significant issues calling, please feel free to email us at [email protected] in the meantime.
Thanks.

19/09/2023

What is spaying/ neutering? Spaying and neutering are methods of sterilization for animals to block reproduction. Spaying is performed on female dogs and cat, where the ovaries and uterus are removed so she cannot reproduce. Neutering, aka castration, is performed on male dogs and cats, where the te...

03/08/2023

Came across this stuff that was eaten by a patient today. Much, much safer for pets than D-con, TomKat , etc.
Wish this was used as the standard.....way better choice if you absolutely must.

Shop MouseX for your pest control needs. Using Non-Toxic ingredients, MouseX® pest control products are safe if accidentally ingested by pets or wildlife. MouseX® products even safe to birds of prey with no risk of secondary kill.

03/07/2023

In observance of the 4th of July, we will be closed tomorrow. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

30/06/2023

Thanks to everyone who spent their time voting for us as Best of Tahoe for best veterinarian, as well as best veterinary hospital. The double win is extra special. It is humbling to have that level of support from all of our Blueberries out there.

30/06/2023

Remember---Please be considerate of people, pets, and wildlife this holiday.
Also plan ahead for meds, we will likely be unable to fill any required anxiety medications without at least 48 hours prior notice.

28/04/2023

Due to very warm temperatures this weekend, a lot of us will be having our dogs outside to enjoy.
Be careful! The rivers will be very strong and powerful, and your dog could be swept by strong currents before you can help. Make sure river areas are safe before letting your dog in this weekend.

14/04/2023

Just in case you all aren’t aware, we as veterinary professionals also see the same problems with our pets as you. My dog today had a ruptured mass in his spleen, requiring emergency surgery to remove it. Have to wait to see if malignant tumor or not based on lab results. We feel the same pain when our own pets are sick. Positive vibes, Silas

27/02/2023

Due to weather and safety conditions, we will be closing today at 4:30 pm, as well as closed tomorrow(Tuesday). We will resume normal hours on Wednesday, assuming no power outage.
Thanks…be safe everyone.

09/01/2023

Recognize the signs of osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats with this simple checklist. An easy-to-use checklist can help expedite the diagnosis and treatment of OA pain. Go to the Cat OA Pain Checklist quiz: https://bit.ly/OAChecklist