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Comprehensive animal care in the Newport Beach, CA area: Much more than a spay/neuter clinic

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

There are many well-run veterinary clinics across the country that offer valuable services to pets and owners. However, the word “clinic” brings to mind treatment based on speed, rather than personal attention. That style is necessary for operations that emphasize completing as many spay/neuter procedures or vaccinations in as little time as possible. At All Creatures Care Cottage, we take a different approach. Here, animal care is personalized and unhurried, with a focus on prevention and prescriptions to maintain pet’s wellness. That philosophy is one of the reasons pet owners from all over the Newport Beach, CA area trust our … Continue reading

Guidance for Irvine, CA pet owners on what to do between teeth cleanings

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

Dr. Rand Spongberg Explains about Pet Teeth Cleaning

Dogs and cats are not as prone to tooth decay as humans are. However, pets develop plaque and tartar, leading to gum disease. Periodontal problems can lead to life-threatening heart, kidney, and liver ailments. Regular teeth cleaning keeps pets in the Irvine, CA area healthier and happier. Dr. Rand Spongberg shares tips for maintaining pet oral hygiene between cleanings. Professional cleanings are essential Pets teeth should be examined and professionally cleaned once a year. Prevention and maintenance can avoid costly bills for you in the future, and uncomfortable treatment for your best friend. All Creatures Care Cottage offers traditional cleanings … Continue reading

Costa Mesa area clinic offers emergency care for pets

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

At All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital, we understand that pets are family. We know that the unexpected can happen at any time, and sometimes, emergency care may be needed. Families in the Costa Mesa area can contact our dedicated team when emergencies occur for the utmost in quality care. Our team includes veterinarians who can handle pet emergencies and get your pet back to health as soon as possible. We work with families to ensure medical issues can be handled at an affordable cost, and also offer payment plans and financing for more expensive concerns. When patients come in … Continue reading

What is an Anesthesia Free Teeth Cleaning in Costa Mesa

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

At All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital, we provide the kind of care your pet deserves. We offer a selection of services to keep your pet healthy and happy and we encourage pet owners to learn more about our veterinary practice. We provide options catering to pets who cannot be put under anesthesia or for customers who do not want their pets under anesthesia for teeth cleaning. We offer anesthesia free teeth cleaning. All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital in Costa Mesa can help pets in getting their teeth cleaned without medication. With this method, the pet has their teeth … Continue reading

Dog grooming 101: Benefits of medicated shampoos in Costa Mesa

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

Just like humans, pets can experience skin irritation from bug bites and other annoyances. Grooming your dog with a bath and medicated shampoo from a veterinarian in the Huntingdon Beach area can reduce itching and help your pet be more comfortable. All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital in Costa Mesa offers flea dips and medicated baths for dogs. Flea dips Keeping your dog safe from fleas and ticks is an important part of pet ownership. During a flea dip, your dog is washed and rinsed with warm water. Then flea treatment is applied and worked into the skin, and the … Continue reading

Veterinary hospital helps Newport Beach residents with their search for pet boarding places

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

Planning a trip is stressful, even if the trip is for fun and relaxation. Remembering what to pack, buying your plane tickets, finding car rentals, figuring out ways to keep kids entertained for multiple hours of sitting, can be exhausting. All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital wants to make the decision of which pet boarding place you should use easy. Newport Beach and Huntington Beach residents can rest easy when they board their pets with us. We will ensure your animal is treated the way we want our animals treated. How to know whether a boarding place is good for … Continue reading

Where can I find pet boarding services near me in the Huntington Beach area?

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

Our pets are like family, but sometimes we are unable to take them along for the ride when headed out of town for vacation. This is when pet parents in the Huntington Beach area contact a pet boarding facility for the care of their furry friends. Those searching for services “near me in the Huntington Beach area” may run across the benefits of lodging pets at All Creatures Care Cottage. Why pet boarding? Pet boarding is the best way to ensure your pet gets the best attention while you’re away. Instead of having someone stop by your house periodically, pets … Continue reading

Costa Mesa area practice offers animal boarding solutions

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

When the family is on vacation, pets are sometimes not able to join them. This is when families in the Costa Mesa area seek for animal boarding options. Leaving pets with someone pet owners trust is important to ensuring peace of mind while they’re away. Many families in the community call All Creatures Care Cottage for their pet boarding needs. Trusting Providers At All Creatures Care Cottage, families know their pet will be taken care of by trusted professionals. Instead of having someone stop by the house each day to check on your pets, they will receive individualized attention at … Continue reading

Dog boarding available at Costa Mesa area clinic

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

Sometimes, when families are on vacation or out of town, they are unable to take the family pet with them. When these situations occur, it is important to have arrangements made for appropriate care. This is essential especially when pets have medical needs and special health conditions. At All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital, our team of veterinarians not only provide medical treatments and preventive care, but also boarding. Pet boarding is in high demand. It is hard for many families to find someone they trust to care for their pet while they are gone. We have highly trained veterinary … Continue reading

Finding compassionate pet end of life care near Huntington Beach, CA

Posted By Dr. Rand Spongberg

Facing the impending loss of a beloved pet is part of ownership. They make such a positive difference in the quality of our lives, it is natural to want the best possible circumstances at the end of theirs. Compassionate end of life care that respects your feelings and wishes as well as your pet’s wellbeing is available near Huntington Beach, CA at All Creatures Care Cottage. Goals of end-of-life care Minimize pet’s discomfort, distress, and disorientation. Animals may not exhibit outward signs of suffering, so pain management is essential, along with dietary changes and plenty of love. Make his final … Continue reading