Animal Hospital of Antioch

 
Services

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best.  Our goal is to catch and treat potentially serious problems before they cause irreversible disease in your pets.  Ask about our senior workup discounts.

"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mohandas Gandhi

 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:  Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs. 

In-house Ultrasound and Endoscopy Serves.    

Surgical Services:  Our state-of-the-art surgical suite allows us to perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. We also provide referrals as well as in-house availability of board certified surgeons if needed.
   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available anesthetics, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
    
Internal medicine:  We pride ourselves on being a full service hospital.  All of our doctors stay current on the most up to date trends and therapies in internal medicine.  For those rare cases that need additional care we offer referrals to the best internal medicine specialists available.
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
   
Electrocardiography Services:  We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.
   
Dentistry:  Excellent dental care has been a standard at Animal Hospital since Doctor Caranci took over the hospital in 1977.  Our doctors and technicians are specially trained to prevent and fix dental disease in your pets.  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and oral surgery.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent identification: We offer microchip identification.
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.
   
Individualized Flea Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
    
Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging and house soiling. We also offer referral to behavior specialists.

Boarding:  We provide pet boarding. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Sunday.

Bathing:  Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available.

Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies or call East Bay Veterinary Emergency Hospital (925) 757-5001.