Arcata Animal Hospital is a pet-focused hospital. Our first and foremost concern is to provide high quality medical and surgical services and care for your pet. We strive to provide a professional, compassionate environment for both pets and their people.

At Arcata Animal Hospital we believe that our pets are important members of the family. We feel they deserve the best care and you deserve the best service possible. Client education is a primary key to our philosophy. If you do not understand the reason for what we are recommending, we cannot expect you to follow the recommendations of our doctors for your pet's health care. It is important to us that you, as the pet owner, are part of the treatment of your pet. We will give you enough information to choose intelligently among several treatment options. Every pet and every client is treated as an individual, and all treatment plans are truly individualized to fit the needs of you and your pet.

We are a full service, state of the art veterinary hospital. As such we offer comprehensive physical examinations with our doctors, in-house lab facilities, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, in-house diagnostic imaging, and much more. We provide care for dogs, cats, birds, snakes, lizards, turtles, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, hedgehogs, amphibians, rabbits, ferrets, guinea-pigs and other small mammals.

Medicine:
We cover all areas of internal medicine including: cardiology, ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, gastroenterology, orthopedic, surgery, oncology, and endocrinology, to name a few. Our doctors regularly attend continuing education seminars and conferences to remain informed on the newest information and changes in medicine.     [back]

Surgical Services:
Our hospital provides modern anesthetic equipment and anesthetic agents. Our hospital has a separate surgical suite to ensure sterile procedures. We are equipped to perform a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. We perform a range of primary surgeries such as spays and neuters for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs.      [back]

Geriatrics:
On average your pet ages 5 to 7 years to your one. This means that your 7 year old dog or cat is the "really" 44 to 56 years old, depending on size. Through preventative care such as complete physical examinations every 6 to 12 months, routine blood tests, dietary changes and supplements your pet and companion can live a longer, happier, healthier life. There are medicines and neutroceuticals to help your aging pet with the aches and pains of getting older. Ask one of our doctors at your next visit about preventative care for your geriatric friend.      [back]

Dentistry:
Dental prophylaxis is essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Healthy pets do not have bad breath. As plaque and tarter form on teeth and under gums, bacteria collect and multiply. This creates a state of poor oral hygiene that causes foul mouth odor and is cause for concern. Eventually, gum disease will develop. More serious health problems, such as heart and kidney disease, may follow. We offer:

  • Thorough teeth cleaning
  • Dental X-rays
  • Complete dental care
  • Assistance with home dental care
  • Tartar control diets     [back]

Preventative:
A comprehensive physical examination is the basic tool our doctors use to evaluate your pet's health status and to help you make informed decisions about the care of your special companion. This is where preventative care begins. Preventative care is important from puppy and kittenhood all the way through the golden years. In addition to the physical examination, routine laboratory tests and vaccinations are important to ensure the health of your companion.     [back]

Radiology Services:
At Arcata Animal Hospital we are equipped with a high quality x-ray machine and radiograph processor that enables us to have x-rays available for viewing within a few minutes. Our recently purchased dental x-ray machine allows us to provide additional dental services. Our technicians are specially trained to use this equipment, and practice with all safety requirements. [back]

Diagnostics:
We perform a wide range of diagnostic tests and procedures in-house for quick access to results. In our in house laboratory our technicians do fecal tests for internal parasites, urinalysis, bacterial cultures, HeartWorm tests, Lyme & other tick-borne diseases tests, complete blood chemistries, Feline Leukemia, Feline AIDS, and feline heartworm tests. Our doctors do in house cytology. We also utilize Humboldt Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory as well as laboratories in Sacramento and UC Davis for CBC’s, Chemistries, and specialized tests.     [back]

Avian and Exotic Care
Our doctors provide a full range of medical and surgical services for your avian friend and exotic pets, such as rabbits, rats, ferrets, guinea pigs, snakes, lizards, and turtles. An annual physical examination is critical for your avian or exotic pet.     [back]

Boarding
We offer boarding services for cats. For the safety of your pet and our staff, we require a current physical examination with one of our doctors prior to boarding. We also require your pet be up to date with all vaccines. For cats we require Rabies, Feline leukemia, and upper respiratory/distemper (FVRCP).      [back]