Tassajara Veterinary Clinic

We provide wellness exams for pets of all ages to monitor overall health, detect early signs of disease, and ensure preventative care. Our thorough nose-to-tail exams evaluate eyes, ears, teeth, cardiovascular health, and more, with recommendations tailored to your pet’s life stage. Senior pets receive detailed twice-yearly exams to address age-related concerns.

We offer specialized packages for puppies and kittens, including growth monitoring, vaccine boosters (every 3–4 weeks until ~4 months), parasite prevention, and early behavioral assessments. Our team provides spay/neuter surgeries (often combined with microchipping) during their first year and dental evaluations to ensure healthy development.

Our senior pet care focuses on early detection of age-related diseases (e.g., cancer, kidney/heart disease) through twice-yearly exams and bloodwork/urinalysis. We customize nutritional plans, pain management (e.g., joint disease), and quality-of-life assessments to extend comfort and longevity. Senior pets also receive targeted vaccinations and dental screenings.

We administer core vaccinations as part of our preventative care, with scheduling tailored to your pet’s age/lifestyle. Puppies/kittens receive booster series, while adults get rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccines during wellness visits. Rabies vaccination is legally required for all pets in California.

We include annual heartworm testing (blood tests) for dogs and provide preventative medications to protect against this deadly parasite. Cats may also receive testing if exposed. Prevention is integrated into wellness plans, with recommendations for year-round protection in our climate.

As part of our parasite prevention services, we offer flea, tick, and heartworm prevention treatments tailored to your pet’s needs. These include topical/bits, oral medications, and flea control programs. We discuss risks based on your pet’s lifestyle (e.g., rural vs. urban living).

We provide microchipping services for puppies and adult pets, often performed concurrently with spay/neuter surgeries or wellness visits. The chip, linked to your updated registration, is a permanent ID to increase the chance of reunion if your pet is lost.

Our nutritional counseling includes weight management plans for pets prone to obesity, senior dietary adjustments, and commercial/raw/grain-free diet recommendations. We weigh pets yearly and provide behavioral strategies (e.g., portion control, exercise plans) to prevent health issues like diabetes or joint strain.

As part of preventative care, we recommend intestinal parasite testing and deworming for puppies, kittens, and pets with symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting). We offer fecal testing during wellness exams and prescribe safe deworming medications to maintain gastrointestinal health.

During wellness visits, we assess and discuss behavioral concerns (e.g., aggression, anxiety, house soiling) and provide counseling or referrals to specialists. Topics may include training tips, management strategies, or medications if needed. Early intervention helps prevent escalation of issues.

We perform urinalysis during senior pet exams and wellness checks to screen for kidney disease, urinary tract infections (UTIs), or diabetes. This is a key diagnostic tool for early detection of silent health issues, especially in older pets.

Routine fecal testing is part of our parasite prevention protocol, especially for puppies/kittens or pets with gastrointestinal symptoms. We test for worms, coccidia, and giardia during wellness visits and recommend deworming as needed.

Our clinic uses digital radiography for diagnostics during exams, surgeries, and wound care. This includes dental X-rays, fracture evaluations, and orthopedic assessments. X-rays help detect hidden issues like foreign objects, tumors, or periodontal disease (e.g., tooth root infections).

Integrated into our dental cleanings and exams, we use digital dental radiography to identify issues like broken teeth, bone loss, or resorptive lesions not visible during a visual exam. X-rays guide tooth extraction decisions and periodontal treatments.

We perform tooth extractions for severely infected, broken, or problematic teeth (e.g., fractured incisors, periodontal disease). Extractions are done under anesthesia for your pet’s safety and comfort, often during dental cleanings or as a standalone procedure.

Our oral surgery services include tooth extractions, fracture repairs, and treatment for conditions like oronasal fistulas or cleft palates. We use digital imaging to plan precise procedures, ensuring minimal discomfort and healing.

We treat periodontal disease through dental cleanings, scaling, and root planing to remove calculus below the gumline. Advanced cases may require periodontal surgery or antibiotic therapy. We educate owners on at-home dental care to prevent recurrence.

During dental exams, we provide training on brushing techniques, dental treats/chews, and water additives to reduce plaque. Our team recommends tools and routines tailored to your pet’s age and teeth condition, with follow-up consultations to track progress.

We offer routine spay/neuter surgeries for puppies and kittens (~6 months old) to prevent overpopulation, reduce cancer risks (e.g., mammary tumors), and curb behavioral issues (e.g., marking). Surgeries are performed with pain management and microchipping done concurrently when possible.

We perform foreign body removals via surgery or endoscopy for ingested objects (e.g., toys, bones) or internal blockages. Digital radiography helps locate objects before surgical interventions, ensuring safe extraction.

We provide C-sections for complex deliveries, dystocia, or maternal/fetal risks. Procedures are performed with anesthesiology support, and we offer post-operative care for the mother and neonates, including health assessments and vaccinations.

Our wound care service includes surgical debridement, suturing, and fracture stabilization. For puncture wounds, we guide massage techniques to promote drainage and monitor for infection. Lacerations are cleaned, disinfected, and closed with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures as needed.

We surgically remove bladder stones via cystotomy when medical dissolution fails or stones are too large. Pre-operative bloodwork/ultrasounds guide treatment, and we provide post-op care to prevent recurrence, including dietary changes and fluid therapy.

We perform cherry eye repairs (prolapsed gland of the third eyelid) through surgical implantation or pocketing to return the gland to its proper position. This soft tissue surgery ensures gland function and prevents recurrence, with post-op antibiotic therapy to reduce inflammation.

We provide emergency stabilization for critical conditions like trauma, poisoning, or sudden illness. Services include IV fluids, pain management, oxygen therapy, and stabilization before transfer to specialists if required. Our team offers 24-hour monitoring for hospitalized pets.

For pets requiring hospitalization (post-surgery, illness, or injuries), we offer 24-hour monitoring with trained staff. Services include IV fluids, medication administration, and vital sign checks. We keep owners updated and coordinate post-discharge care plans.

We provide oxygen therapy for pets with respiratory distress, post-anesthesia recovery, or conditions like heart failure. Our facilities include oxygen cages and monitoring to ensure safe administration, often combined with other stabilizing treatments.

IV fluid therapy is administered for dehydration, surgery recovery, or systemic illness. We use balanced electrolyte solutions and monitor parameters like hydration status, kidney function, and blood pressure to tailor treatment (e.g., shock, post-op care).

We offer multi-modal pain management for surgeries, chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis), and injuries. Options include oral/injectable medications, local anesthesia, and post-op care plans. Our team assesses pain levels and adjusts protocols to ensure comfort.

For toxin exposure, we provide emergency decontamination (inducing vomiting, IV fluids), activated charcoal, and symptom management. Common cases include chocolate ingestion, lilies in cats, or rodenticide poisoning. We also offer education on toxic substances to pet owners.

For senior or terminally ill pets, we conduct quality-of-life assessments to guide owners in making compassionate decisions. These include pain scales, mobility evaluations, and comfort assessments, and we discuss end-of-life care options (e.g., hospice, euthanasia).