Pollock Pines Veterinary Hospital

11/06/2025

Congratulations to Our Winners! 🏆✨️

Thank you to everyone who participated! We can't wait to do this again next year 👻🐈‍⬛

11/01/2025

🎃👻 It's SPOOKY SEASON at Po***ck Pines Vet Hospital! 👻🎃

Thank you everyone who participated in our Annual Pet Halloween Costume Contest! 🐶🐱✨️

Your pets dressed to impress, from the cutest pumpkins to the spookiest vampires (and everything in between) 🦇

How to vote:

👍 Browse through the adorable costume photos below

❤️ Like (or Love) your favorite entries - each reaction counts as a vote

💬 Feel free to share this post and spread the fun

Voting is open until this Sunday at midnight, and winners will be announced on Monday - November 3rd 🍁

Categories include:

🏆 Best Overall Costume

✨ ️Spookiest Costume

🧙‍♀️ Scariest Costume

🪄 Staff favorite

Let's make this Halloween frightfully fun - we cant wait to see your adorable (and eerie) fur babies! 🐾❤️

10/14/2025

🐾Level up your dog's flea and tick protection with BRAVECTO QUANTUM 🐾

🗓 Convenient - No monthly doses or reordering for a full year! Just one quick injection at your vet's office, and you're all set for 4 seasons of playtime and tail-wagging confidence!

🛡 Trusted - BRAVECTO QUANTUM contains the same trusted, proven active ingredient found in all BRAVECTO products, in a new convenient form!

💡Innovative - The FIRST flea and tick treatment with year-round protection in a single injection!

⛑️ Proven Safety & Effectiveness - Clinically proven to be safe and effective!

Take the QUANTUM leap, and keep your dog's protected for a FULL YEAR 🐕❤️‍🩹

10/14/2025

🎉🐾 Congratulations to Our Monthly Raffle Winner! 🐾🎉

We're thrilled to announce the winner of this month's cat basket! We've been told the lucky kitties loved their new toys 🥰 (cute pictures/video from the owner coming soon!)

Thank you to everyone who participated during the month of September. We love being part of such a pawsome community! 🐕🐈‍⬛💓

Stay tuned for our next raffle (we've got some exciting prizes coming 👀), and don't forget to stop by and say hi. There's still time to put your pet's name in for our October drawing. Good luck!
🐶🐈‍⬛🐕🐱❤️

10/14/2025

Coffee and bagels? The breakfast of champions! A big thank you to Veterinarian Exam Assistant for keeping us going strong! They've been behind the scenes here at our hospital helping us out in all sorts of ways, including keeping up caffinated and fed on our busy "surgery" day. Happy Tuesday, everyone!

10/10/2025

Our annual Halloween Costume Contest is now open. We welcome you to submit photos of your pets in their Halloween costumes to [email protected] or visit the Hospital for a photo opportunity. For inspiration, we have included the winning photographs from our previous contest.

Rules:
Must be a current patient with Po***ck Pines Veterinary Hospital
Must pick up your prize within 1-2 weeks of winning otherwise prize will go to the next runner up.

08/15/2025

Protect your pets with NexGard PLUS 🛡

🔹️One monthly chew prevents heartworm disease, protects against fleas and ticks and controls roundworms and hookworms 🪱
🔹️Tasty, beef-flavored soft chews designed to make monthly doses easy and enjoyable 🥩
🔹️The same proven dose of afoxolaner prescribed to millions of dogs 🐕
🔹️An optimized dose of moxidectin that is safe and effective 👍
🔹️Safe for puppies at 8 weeks, weighing 4lbs or more 🐶
🔹️Safe for use in MDR1 gene deficient dogs (dogs that are sensitive to macrocyclic lactones) 🧬

Schedule an appointment today so keep your pets safe from internal and external parasites by calling 530.644.5421 or visiting our website ❤️‍🩹

08/14/2025

Safety tips for water dogs 🐶 Swimming is a great low impact work out for people and pets, but safety comes first. Don't forget to dry your pets ears thoroughly after a good swim to help prevent ear infections 🫧

🌊 Pet Water Safety Tips for Summer Fun! 🐾

Planning lake days, beach trips, or pool parties with your pet? Keep them safe around water with these simple tips:

🐕 Not All Dogs Can Swim
Some breeds aren’t natural swimmers. Always supervise and consider a pet life jacket—especially for boating or deep water.

🛟 Use Pet Life Vests
Life vests add an extra layer of safety—even for strong swimmers! Make sure it fits snugly and has a handle for quick lifting.

🚫 No Drinking Pool or Lake Water
Chlorine, salt, or bacteria can upset their stomach or cause illness. Bring fresh water and offer it often.

🌡️ Watch for Fatigue or Overheating
Swimming is tiring! Take breaks in the shade, and keep an eye out for heavy panting or weakness.

🚿 Rinse After Swimming
Rinse off salt, chlorine, or lake debris to protect their skin and coat.

🐍 Stay Alert Near Natural Water
Be cautious of wildlife like snakes or alligators near lakes and rivers.

Summer splashes are more fun when everyone stays safe! 🐶💦 Have questions about summer pet care? Give us a call!

08/09/2025

The dog days of summer are here ☀️ Keep your pets safe during this weekend's heat wave. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s in Po***ck Pines and the 100s in Placerville this Saturday and Sunday🌡

Hot Pavement = Burnt Paws

Summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it can hurt your pets. Pavement, asphalt, sand, and even truck beds can reach scorching temps that burn your pet's paws in seconds.

- If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws!
- Test the surface with the back of your hand for 7 seconds.
- Walk early in the morning or late evening.
- Stick to grass and shaded paths.
- Keep paw balm or booties handy.

Let’s keep those paws safe all summer long!

08/08/2025

Say congratulations to Emma! 🎉
This blurry girl won our raffle for July, and is taking home a basket full of doggie goodies 🐶 Just look at that excitement! No photograph could contain her joy 💓

Feeling lucky? Don't forget to stop by our office to put your name in for our next drawing. Two raffle winners are chosen each month to recieve a one of a kind gift basket, one for cats 🐱 or one for dogs 🐕

08/07/2025

Cat naps can be very healthy 😴 but it is always important to pay attention to your specific pet's behaviors. Contact your local vet right away if you notice unusual sleeping patterns as they can be a sign of underlying health issues ❤️‍🩹

Cats are known for their love of sleep, often snoozing 12 to 16 hours a day 🐱 But if your cat is sleeping more than usual or showing changes in their sleep habits, it could be a sign of an underlying issue.

Routine vet checkups help catch concerns early and keep your cat feeling their best.