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Folsom
Veterinary Hospital

Folsom Veterinary Hospital has helped companion animals from the Folsom community live longer, healthier lives for more than 35 years.

Folsom, California

Nobody likes going to the doctor, but Folsom Veterinary Hospital might change all that—at least for dogs and cats. The Folsom Veterinary Hospital’s friendly, expert staff makes each appointment a breeze. UC Davis-trained doctors offer patients and owners the most efficient and effective treatments and have earned Folsom Veterinary Hospital a reputation for outstanding animal medicine.

At Folsom Veterinary Hospital, shy or nervous animals receive one of Folsom Veterinary Hospital’s famously warm welcomes and, of course, a treat. During routine examinations, Folsom Veterinary Hospital’s three veterinarians—Drs. Van Tine, Fischer, and Steinke—respond to each cat or dog’s particular needs and personality. Folsom Veterinary Hospital doctors insist on a universal, empathetic approach to animal care, treating each pet as a beloved companion worthy of the most scrupulous attention. Tests and check-ups are performed quickly and accurately in clean, cheerful examination rooms, and cats and dogs of all sizes receive a good petting and a friendly hug from Folsom Veterinary Hospital staff.

Owners, too, are treated to the highest level of respect and empathy at Folsom Veterinary Hospital, with more complex procedures being explained in depth. Veterinary surgeons are always delighted to sit down with owners to clarify Folsom Veterinary Hospital’s standard surgical procedures..
While most pets visit Folsom Veterinary Hospital for simple doctor visits, the boarding facility at Folsom Veterinary Hospital offers the same care and friendliness that pervades every appointment for longer stays. At Folsom Veterinary Hospital, a safe, secure environment and a dedicated staff of skilled technicians feeds, plays, and cares for boarders, which is particularly important for older animals or those with special health needs. Folsom Veterinary Hospital strives to make every appointment effective, educational—and even enjoyable.


Folsom Veterinary Hospital's Publications

  • Socializing unvaccinated puppies, Folsom Veterinary Hospital
    July, 2010
    Socializing puppies is tremendously important for the growth and behavior of a dog. Puppy socialization is the steady process of gently exposing a puppy to daily sights, sounds, and situations in a positive and non-threatening way, which helps to familiarize the young dog with its environment. The prime age to begin socialization is when a puppy is younger than four months old. The timetable for vaccinating young dogs calls for parvovirus vaccines every 3 to 4 weeks, beginning when the dog is 6 to 8 weeks old and ending at 12 to 16 weeks old. A puppy that has not received its full complement of vaccines is at risk of contracting the parvovirus whenever it ventures away from home. Because of the danger of catching the disease, many veterinarians suggest quarantining puppies until they have received all of their inoculations. While this course of action is universally recommended, there is also risk associated with keeping a puppy at home. Poorly socialized puppies are prone to suffer from aggressive or fearful behavior, anxiety disorders, and phobias. Finding a safe balance is key to the health and socialization of a puppy. Keep your puppy on its veterinarian-recommended vaccination schedule, which will help to greatly minimize the risk of contracting parvovirus and other infectious diseases. If your dog has not yet received all of its vaccinations, do not take it to public places such as dog parks or dog beaches. Try familiarizing your puppy with well-cared-for dogs, such as those belonging to your friends and neighbors, whom you know have vaccinated their pets. During walks with your pet, consider traveling on routes lightly trafficked by other dogs, and pick remote or private lakes if you want your puppy to be able to swim safely.