The Pet Hospital of La Mesa
The Pet Hospital of La Mesa is a general practice practice in La Mesa, CA. Procedures include Physical exam, Wound cleaning, Vaccinations, and Urinalysis.
About
The Pet Hospital of La Mesa is a general veterinary practice that offers comprehensive medicine and surgery for dogs and cats. Their services include wellness care, vaccinations, dental care, spay and neuter procedures, parasite prevention, deworming, and nutrition counseling. They also provide sick visit and injury care, supported by an in-house pharmacy with home delivery options, and various diagnostic capabilities.
This clinic has been serving the La Mesa community since 1960, providing over 65 years of veterinary care to pets and families in the area. They are open on Saturdays to accommodate pet owners' schedules and welcome new clients, focusing on providing personalized and compassionate care.
Surgical team
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Dr. Espinosa
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Dr. Leto
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Dr Aiwen Wang
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Dr Emily Angell
Procedures
- Physical exam
- Wound cleaning
- Vaccinations
- Urinalysis
- Sutures
- General medicine
- Pain management
- Deworming
- Bloodwork
- Dental Care
- Anti-inflammatories
- Illness / Injury & Sick
- Vaccination review and updates
- Nutrition & Diet Counseling
- Parasite Prevention
- Wellness Care and Exams
- Bandaging
- Spay & Neuter
- Parasite and heartworm screening
- Dental health assessment
- Pharmacy
- Surgery
Equipment
- Ultrasound
- Digital x-rays
Photos
Photos via Google · Lee Tenbroek, Jesse, Ross Jackson, Vanessa Hughes, Eddie Garcia
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does The Pet Hospital of La Mesa treat?
- The Pet Hospital of La Mesa provides veterinary care for dogs and cats. They offer a range of general medicine and surgical services tailored to the needs of these companion animals, focusing on their health and comfort.
- What services are included in a wellness visit at The Pet Hospital of La Mesa?
- A wellness visit typically includes a full physical exam, weight and body condition evaluation, vaccination review and updates, parasite and heartworm screening as needed, and a dental health assessment. Discussions on diet, activity, and behavior are also part of the visit, with bloodwork or diagnostics performed when appropriate.
- How does The Pet Hospital of La Mesa handle pet medications and prescription diets?
- The Pet Hospital of La Mesa offers an in-house pharmacy and a home delivery service for pet medications, preventives, and prescription diets. Through their online pharmacy partner, pet owners can order flea, tick, and heartworm preventives, allergy and chronic condition medications, pain management prescriptions, and supplements, with direct shipping to their home.
- When should a pet owner consider scheduling a sick visit for their animal?
- Pet owners should consider a sick visit if their pet exhibits symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, limping, pain, coughing, sneezing, loss of appetite, sudden weight loss, excessive itching, eye or ear discharge, or trouble urinating. Lethargy, hiding, open wounds, swelling, or visible injury are also reasons to seek care.
- What is the recommended vaccination schedule for puppies and kittens at The Pet Hospital of La Mesa?
- Puppies and kittens typically begin their vaccinations at 6–8 weeks of age. They then receive boosters every 3–4 weeks until they are approximately 16 weeks old. Adult pets require regular boosters, with some vaccines administered annually and others every three years, based on the type.