Emergency and Critical Care

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In any emergency, seconds count. Emergency care is offered during regular business hours. In addition, we use the the following local, fully staffed emergency center:

Pacific Vet Emergency Care
1080 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-476-0667

pet insurance

Is Pet Insurance Right for You?

In the early days of pet insurance, there were fairly limited options as far as price and coverage. However, that has changed, making it a good option for many families. While the options are spread anywhere from $12 to $37… Read More »

Comfortis

Comfortis: A new eco-friendly way to kill fleas that is more effective than Advantage

Comfortis is the latest approach to flea control and over the next several months we will be phasing out canine Advantage and replacing its usage with a new product that is safer and more effective. Comfortis is the first FDA-approved,… Read More »

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Should Sleeping Dogs Lie … in Their Owner’s Bed?

The veterinarians here at Westside Animal Hospital in Santa Cruz are often asked about whether or not their beloved pets should share sleep with adults. We thought we would give you the facts and let you make your own decision…. Read More »