Companion Animal Hospital

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Welcome to Companion Animal Hospital
Santa Cruz Veterinarian, Dr. David Horne and our team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine. Santa Cruz based Companion Animal Hospital was founded in 1985. Since then our staff has been performing veterinarian medicine and compassionate animal care in the Santa Cruz area. Companion Animal Hospital is a full-service Animal Hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients and welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. Companion Animal Hospital offers the Santa Cruz animal community daytime emergency veterinary services in addition to standard medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. Because we have an in-house pharmacy, lab, radiology facilities, and Intensive Care Unit, our facility enables you to make one stop for your pet's medical care. We have doctor's hours 7 days a week. Please call 831-425-1970 for an appointment.

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Ear Problems for Pets
Ear problems in pets seem to be just as common as in children, if not more so. Veterinarians see ear disease in all breeds of dog, but some are predisposed to ear problems such as the American Coc ...
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Pet Care During Tough Times
Studies have repeatedly shown that a large majority of Santa Cruz pet owners consider their pets as a family member. We spoil them with birthday parties, presents, and all manner of toys and treat ...

New Pets Help Families in a Changing World
The joy of raising a new puppy or kitten to be your constant companion is one of lifes greatest experiences. In a crazy CA economy, mixed up politics and stressful family lives, pets can actually ...

Matters of the Heart
Many diseases of people also occur in CA pets. A problem that is common in people, dogs, and cats is heart disease. While these disorders have some things in common, many ailments of the heart in ...

Helping Dogs with Low Vision or Blindness
As veterinary medicine advances, Santa Cruz dogs are living longer and longer. With advancing age, more geriatric diseases are becoming prevalent. Problems with vision, such as occurs with catarac ...

Bird Grooming - Wings, Beaks & Nails
Your Santa Cruz veterinary team encourages you to learn the best grooming care for your feathered friends. Grooming that is necessary for birds is something that may get overlooked, but Companion ...

Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)

Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

The Cutting Edge... Laser Surgery for Pets!

People Food for Pets
Puppies and Kittens as Holiday Gifts?
Strange Things in Pets Stomachs
How Pet Food Is Made

Winter Dangers for Pets
Helping Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
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