Learning Center - Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital

Areas We Serve at Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital

July 9, 2024
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We proudly provide emergency and urgent care, pet dental cleaning, and advanced diagnostics to pet owners from Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Ladera Ranch, Irvine, Lake Forest, San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Dana Point.

Why Is My Dog Coughing? What You Need to Know

June 7, 2024
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Coughing in dogs can be worrying for pet owners, as it often signals an underlying health issue. Understanding the various causes of coughing, the difference between coughing ...

Caring for Your Senior Pet: What You Need to Know

May 11, 2024
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As our beloved pets age, their needs change, requiring a little extra care and attention to ensure they remain happy and healthy in their golden years...

Public Health Investigation: Respiratory Disease in LA County Dogs

We want to inform you about an ongoing investigation by the Veterinary Public Health Program of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health regarding a ...

National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week

During National Veterinary Technician Week, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated team at Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital. Their unwavering commitment ...

Why is my pet limping?

Our pets are our family members, so it’s normal to get worried when they’re in pain. Like us, dogs and cats limp for many reasons. However, unlike us, they can’t tell you where it ...

Laser therapy, a life changing Pain Relief for your pet! Effective, Safe, non-invasive and Affordable

If your dog is suffering from any musculoskeletal issue, like arthritis or is in the recovery period ...

Do pets feel pain in the same way as we do?

The fact is that their nervous system works the exact same way as us, they have same pain receptors and they feel pain for many of the same reasons as humans: infections ...

What You Need to Know About leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with bacterial spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. Leptospiral organisms prefer warm, moist, alkaline environments ...

What You Need to Know About Canine Influenza

Canine influenza (CIV) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection largely caused by 2 subtypes of the influenza A virus, H3N8 and H3N2 ...

Behind the scenes – Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital

Welcome to Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital! We understand that choosing the right veterinary care for your furry family member is important, and we want to ...

Early Detection Saves Lives: Importance of Abdominal Mass Screening for Senior Pets

Abdominal masses are a relatively common finding in older pets, which some can be cancerous and sometimes, by the time they ...

Protect Your Pet: Understanding and Preventing Canine Cancer

Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 dogs will develop cancer at some point in their lives? Sadly, almost half of dogs over the age of 10 are affected by this disease ...

Protect Your Feline Friend: Early Detection for Cat Cancer

Did you know that one in five cats are diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes? But with timely diagnosis and proper treatment, many cats can continue to ...

Understanding Hyperthyroidism in Cats: A Common Concern for Older Felines

Hyperthyroidism, a thyroid disease, is prevalent among middle-aged and senior cats, affecting approximately 10% of feline patients over 10 years old. Left unmanaged ...

Protect Your Senior Pet: Detecting Kidney Disease Early

Did you know that kidney disease is highly prevalent in pets over 7 years old, especially in geriatric cats, where it affects up to 80% of the population? Surprisingly ...