Editorial Guidelines

About Murieta Pet Hospital

Murieta Pet Hospital is a local, privately-owned veterinary practice in Rancho Murieta, CA, dedicated to delivering compassionate, family-style care for pets across the region—including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and surrounding areas.

Purpose

Our content aims to empower pet owners with approachable, accurate information that supports their animal companions’ health—ranging from routine wellness exams and exotic pet care to advanced diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Contributors & Credentials

All published materials are developed or clinically vetted by the Murieta veterinary team:

  • Dr. Tyler Baum specializes in avian and exotic pet medicine, bringing global conservation experience to small companion care.

  • Dr. Pietro Catini focuses on soft tissue surgery and small animal dentistry, grounded in years of community and mobile practice.

  • Dr. Ashley McFarlane contributes expertise in general practice, behavior, and ultrasound, with a strong background in exotic and shelter medicine.

Core Values

  • Clinical Accuracy: Grounded in real patient experience and veterinary best practices.

  • Clarity: Written in clear, compassionate, and owner-friendly language.

  • Empathy: Reflecting the pet-centered, family-first ethos of our clinic.

  • Integrity: Free from promotional bias—designed to support real, trusted guidance.

Editorial Control

Murieta Pet Hospital maintains full editorial oversight. Every article is reviewed for clinical integrity, readability, and relevance. Content updates are made regularly to reflect evolving veterinary standards and services.

Audience

Our content supports a wide range of pet caregivers, including:

  • Families managing exams, vaccinations, and routine care

  • Owners of exotic pets seeking specialist guidance

  • Caregivers preparing for surgeries or dealing with health concerns

  • Residents in Rancho Murieta and nearby communities in search of trusted veterinary advice

Topical Coverage

We write on topics such as:

  • Comprehensive wellness and vaccination programs

  • Exotic pet medicine and surgery (e.g. birds, rabbits, reptiles, small mammals)

  • General and senior pet wellness

  • Soft tissue surgery and dentistry

  • Preventive care, diagnostics, nutritional counseling, dermatology, cardiology, and chemotherapy.

Content Types

Formats include:

  • Educational Articles: Detailed and trustworthy explanations of treatments, conditions, and best practices.

  • FAQs: Quick, digestible answers to frequent pet health questions.

  • Procedure Guides: “What to expect” layouts for wellness visits, surgeries, and diagnostics.

  • Blog Content: News, reminders, and wellness tips.

  • Clinician-Reviewed Summaries: All factual medical content is reviewed by our veterinarians.

Linking Policy

External references are limited to trustworthy veterinary associations, peer-reviewed studies, and regulatory resources. We avoid unverified or commercial content to ensure credibility.

Corrections Policy

We commit to prompt and transparent corrections. If errors are found, they are updated swiftly and clearly annotated. We welcome feedback and take accuracy seriously to maintain trust.