Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Our hospital is housed in a modern, 4,000 sq. foot building that is outfitted with all of the equipment, technology, and amenities necessary for providing our patients with exceptional care throughout their lives. We provide all the core care your pet needs to thrive and offer a wide range of services, from surgery and Wellness Plans to dental care.
• Vaccination
  Keep your pet healthy and protected from a variety of preventable diseases with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Symptoms of diabetes in dogs and cats include excessive thirst, increased appetite accompanied by weight loss, cloudy eyes, and chronic or recurring infections.
• Comprehensive Examination
  Whether your furry companion requires a routine wellness exam, emergency treatment, or specialized care, our devoted team will deliver the highest quality care to ensure your cherished pet's well-being. Explore our full range of veterinary services to discover how we can contribute to your pet's happy, healthy life.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  The ultimate goal of a fecal exam is to identify and treat any GI infections that could be compromising your pet's health and even the health of your family. Fecals allow your vet to determine if your pet has intestinal parasites such as roundworms or hookworms.
• Pain Management
  After the surgery is complete, post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities. Before leaving with your companion, we’ll explain any aftercare instructions we have, including a plan to manage your pet’s pain once you return home.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  During your dog or cat's checkup, we will examine your pet's skin and coat for signs of problems, including excessive oiliness or dryness, lumps, bumps, dandruff, or abnormal hair loss or shedding.
• Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
• Feline Retro Virus Treatment
• Ear Infection Treatment
  We’ve been taking our dog to Carlsbad Animal Hospital for about 4 years now, and every single staff member is so sweet to our dog and she is always so well taken care of. If our dog has a health issue they give us multiple options for care and treatment and thoroughly explain things, even if it’s something minor like an ear infection. The friendliness, professionalism, and expert care are unparalleled!
• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
  Our Carlsbad vets often see geriatric cats and dogs with urinary tract conditions and incontinence issues. Elderly pets can be prone to accidents as the muscles controlling the bladder weaken, but it's important to note that incontinence could be a sign of a bigger health issue, such as a urinary tract infection or dementia.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  While osteoarthritis is typically a condition we think of in older dogs, this painful condition can also affect your senior cat's joints.
• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  As your dog reaches their golden years, several joint or bone disorders can result in pain and discomfort. Some of the most common joint and bone disorders in geriatric pets that our veterinarians see include arthritis, hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis, reduction in spinal flexibility, and growth plate disorders.
• Diabetes Treatment
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
  In senior cats, liver disease is common and may be the result of high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of liver disease in cats include loss of appetite, jaundice, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased thirst.
• Heart Disease Treatment
  Senior dogs commonly suffer from congestive heart failure, which occurs when the heart isn't pumping blood efficiently, causing fluid to back up in the heart, lungs, and chest cavity.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  As pets age, their kidneys tend to lose their function. In some cases, kidney disease can be caused by medications used to treat other common conditions seen in geriatric pets.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  The final step is to apply a dental sealant to prevent plaque from attaching to the enamel. If advanced periodontal disease is found, the veterinarian will develop a treatment plan and discuss it with you.
• Cancer Treatment

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  Finding out your pet needs dental surgery is stressful. We aim to make this process as easy as possible, for you and your pet.
• Ophthalmic Surgery
  Common ocular procedures for cats and dogs include eyelid tumor removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit, and cherry eye surgery.
• Veterinary Surgery
  If your dog or cat needs surgery, we know it can be scary and stressful. But be assured, our vets will only recommend pet surgery if it's in the best interests of your dog or cat.
• Laser Surgery
• Spaying and Neutering
  At Carlsbad Animal Hospital, our expert veterinarians specialize in a variety of veterinary surgical procedures, including soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, as well as spaying and neutering.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  At our vet lab in Carlsbad, we can run several common and specialized blood tests to determine the health of your pet and to diagnose illness.
• X-Ray
  If your veterinarian performs a physical examination and suspects your pet may have a heart disorder, we usually take chest X-Rays and an electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG).
• Dental Radiology
  If your cat or dog is suffering periodontal disease, much of this damage occurs below the gum line, where it can't be easily seen. Digital dental X-Rays help our veterinarians assess your pet's oral health.
• Microchipping
  Microchipping - A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.

General Pet Care

• Grooming
• Senior Pet Care
  As your pet ages, they need specific preventive veterinary care tailored to the needs of senior pets to help maintain a good quality of life as they age.
• Dog Training