- Dental CareDental care is vital to the overall health of any pet. Dental disease can lead to health issues with the heart, liver, and kidneys, and can affect the entire body through the bloodstream. In fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population.
- VaccinationIn accordance with California state law, we recommend that puppies receive a single dose of killed rabies vaccine at 3-4 months of age. Adult dogs with unknown vaccination history should also receive a single dose of killed rabies vaccine. A booster is required one year later, and thereafter, rabies vaccination should be performed every 3 years using a vaccine approved for 3-year administration.
- Behavioral CounselingPets with behavioral problems can often pose a frustrating challenge for pet owners. However, through behavioral consultations we can correct unwanted behaviors and enrich both your life and your pets’ life.
- Nutritional CounselingHere at California Dog & Cat Hospital, we are very excited to offer nutritional counseling for pet owners in Stockton, CA and the surrounding communities.
- Comprehensive ExaminationAt California Dog & Cat Hospital in Stockton, CA, we believe that regular checkups and wellness exams are critical to your pets’ well-being. These wellness exams give us a chance to evaluate the overall health of your pet while also giving us a baseline for their unique bodies and tendencies.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlThere are so many flea and tick products to choose from, it can be dizzying, especially when your pet needs you to choose what will get rid of them quickly and hopefully permanently.
- Pain ManagementOur Ear Crop Package includes surgery, anesthesia, hospitalization with an overnight stay, pain medication, go home anti-biotics, and follow up for suture removal. We have been encouraging at-home posting for some breeds using guidance from youtube. Post-surgery posting can be frustrating because with some shaking the posting can fall out. Our goal is to minimize any unexpected fees.
- Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentAgents associated with ‘kennel cough’ or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) in dogs. We recommend starting vaccines after 10 weeks of age and follow up in 2-3 weeks after the initial vaccine. Our practice requires that this vaccine be given every 12 months for our facility. Ideally, the vaccine should be administered at least 24-48s hours prior to the anticipated boarding date for maximum effect, but can be administered at timeadmission. Some kennels require immunization every 6 months, annual booster vaccination with B. bronchiseptica vaccines is considered adequate for protection.
- Leptospirosis TreatmentMultiple leptospiral serovars are capable of causing disease in dogs, and minimal cross-protection is induced by each serovar. Currently available vaccines do not contain all serovars, and duration of immunity is probably about 1 year. However, leptospirosis disease have been found in northern California dogs both from backyards, parks, livestock, ranches, and areas frequented by wild mammals. In addition, the disease can be fatal or have high morbidity, and also has zoonotic potential. The initial vaccination should be followed by a booster 2-4 weeks later, and the first vaccine be given no earlier than 10-11 weeks of age. In general, Leptospira vaccines have been associated with more postvaccinal reactions (acute anaphylaxis) than other vaccines. The recent introduction of vaccines with reduced amounts of foreign protein has reduced this problem.
- Parvovirus Infection TreatmentFor initial puppy vaccination (< 16 weeks), one dose of vaccine containing modified live virus (MLV) CPV, CDV, and CAV-2 is recommended every 2-3 weeks from 6-8 weeks of age, with the final booster being given no sooner than 15-16 weeks of age. For dogs older than 16 weeks of age, two doses of vaccine containing modified live virus (MLV) CPV, CDV, and CAV-2 given 2-3 weeks apart are recommended. Vaccination is recommended every 1 year per manufacture guidelines. However, there are vaccine products labeled for 3 year administration.
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Spaying and NeuteringSpaying and neutering are important and necessary medical procedures that enhance the quality of your pets’ life. Not only does spaying and neutering have positive effects on your pets’ health, it’s also vital to controlling the homeless pet population.
- Laboratory ServicesOur base blood work chemistry with blood draw is $98. There are some tests that we can run in the hospital with results in 20 minutes.
- X-RayThe images produced by digital radiography are able to obtain without having to have traditional films developed. The radiographs can be manipulated digitally, giving us the best possible radiographic information to help us diagnose your pets. Radiographs (x-rays) can be such an important tool in cases ranging from vomiting to limping on a back leg. In some cases x-rays are not helpful then we would need other advanced imaging to help guide us in our treatment plan.
- MicrochippingA microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice. The microchip itself does not have a battery—it is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area, and the radiowaves put out by the scanner activate the chip. The chip transmits the identification number to the scanner, which displays the number on the screen. The microchip itself is also called a transponder.
- Boarding
- GroomingThis is our grooming and bathing room, with plenty of white fluffy towels to dry off your pets once we get them squeaky clean!