Folsom Veterinary Hospital, Folsom, CA

For over 30 years, Folsom Veterinary Hospital has devotedly served the pets of Folsom, California. Offering a wide variety of medical and surgical services, Folsom Veterinary Hospital ensures that every animal receives the most comprehensive care available. Among its broad scope of services, Folsom Veterinary Hospital offers pulse oximetry monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, EKG cardiology, endoscopy, lasers, and pre-surgical chemistry analyses.

A dedicated member of the community, Folsom Veterinary Hospital offers a valuable Community Service Program with options and discounts for spaying and neutering, dentistry, vaccinations without appointment, Well-Pet examinations, and heartworm testing. Folsom Veterinary Hospital also maintains an on-site pharmacy, so that owners can pick up their pets’ medication as soon as possible.

In addition to medical care, Folsom Veterinary Hospital offers a boarding facility for dogs and cats. Folsom Veterinary Hospital’s veterinarian-supervised boarding services encompass exercise and play time, food designed to meet the dietary needs of cats and dogs, and technician-administered prescription medications. For your convenience, admittance and release are available seven days a week.

With three resident veterinarians hailing from the University of California, Davis, Folsom Veterinary Hospital benefits from the skill and talent of doctors educated at one of the most esteemed veterinary schools in the country. Folsom Veterinary Hospital’s commitment to high-quality medical care is matched only by its desire to assure your pet’s comfort and well-being.

Find out more about Folsom Veterinary Hospital at www.folsomvethospital.com.



Rabies - Disease and Prevention:

Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. The virus is secreted through saliva, and transmission frequently occurs by being bitten by an infected animal. Although a less common occurrence, rabies can be spread when the saliva of a rabid animal coming into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth of a person or animal as well as an open wound on the skin. Rabies is usually fatal once external signs of the disease appear. Rabies is transferrable only to mammals - reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish cannot contract the disease. Rabies is fairly common in wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and bats. However, recently, cats have become the most common domestic animal affected by the disease. Once the rabies virus enters the bloodstream, it travels along the nerves to the brain. Animals, like dogs, cats, and ferrets, may begin to show various symptoms, including fearfulness, excessive drooling, aggression, staggering, difficulty swallowing, and seizures. Wild animals infected with rabies may only exhibit atypical behavior; for instance, a creature that usually only comes out at night may be seen wandering in the daytime. Furthermore, rabid dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, and goats may display signs of depression, self-mutilation, or heightened sensitivity to light. Several factors have contributed to a reduction in the number of human rabies cases in the United States, including animal control programs, rabies vaccinations, and better treatment for people bitten by rabid animals. Many of the human rabies cases in rural areas result from exposure to bats. Although extremely rare, some cases of rabies can be attributed to corneal or organ or tissue transplants from infected donors. To help control the disease, ensure that a veterinarian has vaccinated your cats, dogs, ferrets, livestock, and certain horses. A qualified veterinarian will provide proper advice and recommendation for vaccination against rabies. To decrease the likelihood of exposure to rabies, it is also important not to allow pets to roam unsupervised.