Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  San Roque Pet Hospital provides preventive and restorative pet dental health care and surgery for dogs and cats in the Santa Barbara area.
• Vaccination
  San Roque Pet Hospital are here to help you to protect your Santa Barbara cat or dog from a variety fo serious diseases and disorders with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  If your cat's eyes appear to be clouding over, they might be developing cataracts. Here, our Santa Barbara vets discuss cataracts in cats, what to look for and what can be done to treat this condition and restore their quality of life.
• 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
  San Roque Pet Hospital focuses on preventive care for your cat or dog. These exams are routine exams are pet checkups which help to ensure your companion is in good health.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  We will administer deworming medications for roundworms, hookworms and more, as well as the first round of kitten or puppy vaccinations.
• Pain Management
  In the course of each surgery, a dedicated veterinary professional will administer anesthesia and constantly monitor your pet using our patient monitoring equipment. We will also provide your pet with pain management.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  During your pet's checkup, we will examine your dog or cat'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
• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
  Our Santa Barbara 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, there are a number of joint or bone disorders that 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 quite common and may result in high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of liver disease in cats include a loss of appetite, drooling, diarrhea. increased thirst and jaundice.
• Epilepsy Treatment
• 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 last step is the application of a dental sealant in order to prevent plaque from attaching to their enamel. If our vets identify periodontal disease, they will develop a treatment plan and discuss it with you.
• Cancer Treatment

Emergency Care

• Seizure Treatment

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  We know that finding out your pet requires dental surgery can be an overwhelming prospect. We work to make this process as stress-free as possible for both your pet and for you.
• Veterinary Surgery
  In some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Santa Barbara and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.
• Laser Surgery
• Spaying and Neutering
  When spaying or neutering your dog or cat, we surgically sterilize them in order to prevent disease, provide them with an extended life expectancy and reduce unwanted behaviors.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  We are able to perform tests and get results as fast as possible using our in-house laboratory in order to diagnose and treat your pet's symptoms as quickly and efficiently.
• X-Ray
• Dental Radiology
  Digital dental x-rays are safe for your pet. They also allow our team to examine your pet's bones, roots and their mouth's internal anatomy.
• 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
  To help your pet maintain their good quality of life as they age, senior pets need regularly scheduled routine healthcare, early diagnosis and proactive treatment.
• Dog Training