Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Preventative dental care is very important for your pet’s health. During your pet’s annual wellness examination, our veterinarians will perform a dental examination as well. The most common and serious dental problem of neglected dental care is periodontal (gum) disease. The disease is caused by a build-up of plaque and calculus below the gum line. Calculus gets deposited on tooth surfaces, causing the gums to recede, and then bacteria pockets to form. The bacteria infect the gum tissue, as well as the roots of the teeth. Eventually, the affected teeth will fall out. The bacteria can mechanically reach the throat and cause respiratory infections and coughing. The bacteria can also enter the bloodstream through blood vessels near the gum and infect organs elsewhere in the body.
• Vaccination
  Research has shown that the immunity triggered by some vaccines actually lasts longer than a year and most universities are recommending tailoring schedules to maximize each patient’s immune responses and minimize potential complications. See the links below for our recommended vaccination schedules.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  In 2003, he augmented his role as a veterinarian by becoming a practice owner. His interests extend to orthopedic surgery and ophthalmology. He is a certified PennHip veterinarian, as well as a certified TPLO veterinarian.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Animals require different nutrition based on species and age. As a rule, puppy and kitten diets are higher in protein and fat than maintenance diets and can cause weight gain or eventually contribute to other issues such as diarrhea, allergies or even kidney disease. Please follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Comprehensive Examination
  Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center sees a variety of cases each day, from routine wellness exams to drop-offs and emergencies. See below for more information on what you can expect during your next visit.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Although we highly recommend yearly testing for any dog who has had a break in heartworm prevention, pets who have been on uninterrupted heartworm prevention are still encouraged to test yearly. Not testing annually voids the manufacturer’s warranty and they will not cover pets who don’t have documented annual tests.
• Pain Management
  “Had surgery for my old timer, to have his tumor removed. He came out without a hitch. Staff was Tonya Blanco-Kung, DVM & Ofer Y. Cherbinsky, DVM. As a 16-year-old mid-sized service dog, I was worried, but he came out acting like nothing had happened until the anesthesia wore off. With a large mass removal, be sure to order pain control for after.”
• Vomiting Treatment
  If your pet is showing signs of a true emergency, you should come straight in. Those signs could include choking, difficulty breathing, nonstop coughing and gagging, coughing up blood, or persistent vomiting and/or persistent diarrhea.
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
• Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
  Example: A puppy vaccination series of three DALP (distemper-adenovirus-leptospirosis-parvovirus) vaccines would provide coverage against canine parvo for a cost of just under $100. Treating a sick puppy for parvo can cost over $1200 and some puppies may die despite even the most heroic and costly efforts.
• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
  Canine parvovirus is highly contagious and deadly, causing life-threatening disease in under-vaccinated dogs. The virus is spread by body fluids from an infected dog, usually from diarrhea. It can live for very long periods of time (even years) in dirt and other surfaces and is resistant to many common disinfectants. This is why we strongly advise that you do not take your puppy out into public areas nor have unvaccinated dogs come in contact with your puppy until they have completed all of their puppy series vaccinations. Just one vaccination is not enough to protect your puppy; under-vaccinated adult dogs may also contract parvo.
• Feline Retro Virus Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  Acupuncture is best known to relieve pain, but is also helpful to restore mobility in pets with osteoarthritis and spinal disease.
• Diabetes Treatment
• Epilepsy Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  We utilize state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to identify underlying health issues in order to keep our animal companions healthy and happy. When our animal companions are in pain, they cannot tell us where they are hurting. In order to establish what is happening, we perform lab tests to help identify common concerns such as dehydration, anemia and infection, in addition to more extensive concerns such as kidney disease, liver disease and pancreatitis.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
• Cancer Treatment
  Helps with costs for non-basic, non-urgent care. Cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic illnesses, endocrine disease, eye disease, etc.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care
• Poisoning Treatment

Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
  Dr. Anderson first considered becoming a vet when she was a junior in high school. She had a school project where she had to interview someone in a profession of interest; while she had no clue who to talk to, her mom suggested a veterinarian since she already loved science and animals. Dr. Anderson ended up interviewing a vet while he performed emergency surgery, and she was completely fascinated by the experience.
• Spaying and Neutering

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  We utilize state-of-the-art equipment in our in-house laboratory, where we can perform both common and emergency labwork. We are fully equipped for a wide range of imaging diagnostics with up-to-date technology in digital X-ray, MRI, CT scan and ultrasound.
• X-Ray
• Microchipping
  Wellness means achieving and maintaining the overall good health of your pet through ongoing care, preventative medicine, and special treatment techniques. Annual exams and dental care allow for early detection of potential health risks. Vaccinations and parasite control protect against diseases, discomfort, and other health hazards. We provide microchip placement and scanning for ease of mind. To round out our wellness services, we also offer acupuncture for the health and happiness of your pets.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
  One of our sister clinics, Cuesta Park Animal Hospital in San Luis Obispo, does provide kennel boarding services. You can reach them at
• Grooming