What is laparoscopy surgery for dogs?

As a veterinary practice that is prepared to meet any veterinary need your dog may have, Point Vicente Animal Hospital is equipped with a laparoscopy unit. We take pride in the fact that our patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery experience less pain and a significantly reduced recovery time versus many types of classical, open abdominal veterinary surgeries>.

Physical Exam And Treatment Plan

The first step we take is to perform a nose to tail physical examination and prepare a treatment plan specifically designed for your pet and their health care needs.

We want to help your pet live the longest, healthiest life possible. To help with that, we have put together a Senior Care Plan that includes diagnostic tests we feel are an important part of preventive care for senior pets.

Did you know that we have a full service boarding facility and can care for dogs, cats, and birds while you are out of town?  

Take the worry out of travel by knowing your pet is in good hands and under the watchful eye of our doctors and staff.   We make sure they get plenty of exercise every day and dogs get to enjoy our safe play yard. 

Do you want your pet to look like those in the magazines?  Ask us! Whether you have a Standard Poodle or a Yorkshire Terrier, we can do all of the traditional, dog-show styles and those in-between.

What is veterinary acupuncture?

Veterinary acupuncture encourages healing. With roots in ancient China, its techniques have been developed and refined over thousands of years.   Acupuncture enhances blood circulation, nervous system stimulation, and the release of anti-inflammatory and pain relieving hormones.

How Worms In Dogs Are Contracted

At Point Vicente Animal Hospital, we love helping educate our clients about the best detection and prevention methods for worms in dogs, and we pride ourselves on providing our canine patients in and around the Rancho Palos Verdes area with the utmost in care and treatment protocols. Due to their outdoor lifestyles and social natures, most dogs will be at risk of contracting worms throughout their lives. Some of the most common ways to contract worms in dogs include:

If your dog has suffered a sudden trauma or is experiencing any life threatening symptoms, please call us immediately at: (310) 695-5399

What To Do In Case Of A Dog Emergency

There are times when you are certain that your dog has an emergency (ie: hit by a car) and there are times when you are very concerned but not convinced that it is an emergency requiring immediate care call our hospital and we will be able to help.