Business Details
47 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care Solutions
Arden Animal Hospital has been family-owned since 1979, providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our commitment to delivering exceptional medical, surgical, and dental services is grounded in a philosophy that prioritizes preventive care and early disease detection. With a modern facility equipped for diagnostics, in-house surgeries, and hospitalization, we treat every pet with the compassion and individualized attention they deserve. Our team emphasizes lifelong wellness through tailored vaccination schedules, parasite prevention, and nutritional counseling. We believe in fostering long-term partnerships with pet owners to ensure optimal health outcomes.Our hospital's continuous operation for over four decades reflects our deep understanding of animal health needs and dedication to evolving veterinary practices. We maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing education and investment in cutting-edge technology. Our Fear Free initiative demonstrates our commitment to reducing stress during veterinary visits. With a full-service pharmacy and specialized care programs for all life stages, we provide holistic support for pets and their families in Sacramento and surrounding areas.
Services
Canine Health
Feline Health
Senior Pet Care
Dental Services
Surgical Procedures
Vaccinations
Emergency Care
Parasite Prevention
Microchipping
Puppy/Kitten Programs
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1979 with a dedicated veterinary team
- Comprehensive preventive care programs tailored to pet needs
- Modern surgical suite with advanced anesthetic monitoring
- Fear Free certified stress reduction techniques for pets
- Year-round parasite prevention expertise for Sacramento climate
Services
Preventive Care
Our preventive care programs focus on early disease detection through annual examinations, vaccination protocols, and parasite screening. Services include tailored vaccination schedules based on lifestyle risks, heartworm testing, fecal parasite exams, and comprehensive bloodwork analysis. We emphasize lifelong health maintenance through personalized parasite prevention plans, dental care programs, and nutritional counseling adapted to each pet's developmental stage.
Dental Services
Comprehensive dental care includes professional cleanings, digital X-rays, extractions, and oral surgery in a dedicated treatment suite. Our services address periodontal disease prevention, tartar removal, and pain management for dental conditions. We provide post-operative care instructions and preventive home care recommendations to maintain optimal oral health and prevent systemic complications from dental disease.
Surgical Services
State-of-the-art surgical facilities support a wide range of procedures including soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, and emergency interventions. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and modern monitoring equipment ensure patient safety. Our protocols include pain management plans, suture selection based on healing requirements, and detailed post-operative care instructions. Advanced surgical techniques are applied to both routine and complex cases.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized care programs for aging pets include bi-annual wellness exams, early disease detection through lab testing, and management of chronic conditions like arthritis and organ dysfunction. Our services address age-related changes in appetite, mobility, and behavior while implementing preventive measures to maintain quality of life through a pet's golden years.
Fear Free Visits
Our Fear Free certified approach reduces anxiety through environmental modifications, pheromone therapy, and desensitization techniques. Services include creating positive associations with carriers, controlled introductions to the clinic environment, and medication options for highly anxious pets. We implement specialized handling techniques and dedicated appointment scheduling to minimize stress during veterinary visits.
People
Dr. Abigail Pines
Veterinarian
Graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine with specialized training in feline medicine. Provides compassionate care emphasizing preventive health strategies for cats at all life stages.
Dr. Christine Miller
Veterinarian
Expert in canine health with focus on sports medicine and rehabilitation. Offers tailored exercise programs and joint care solutions for active and aging dogs in the Sacramento region.
Dr. Jackson
Veterinarian
Surgical specialist with advanced training in soft tissue procedures. Performs spays/neuters, mass removals, and emergency surgeries using modern anesthetic monitoring techniques for optimal patient safety.
Questions
What services does Arden Animal Hospital provide?
We offer preventive care, vaccinations, dental services, surgical procedures, senior pet care, emergency treatment, and parasite prevention for dogs and cats.
Are you open for emergency care?
Yes, we provide emergency services with after-hours care instructions available by calling our main number.
Do you offer veterinary care for senior pets?
We recommend bi-annual exams for senior pets with specialized diagnostics and management plans for age-related conditions like arthritis and organ disease.
How do you handle anxious pets during visits?
Our Fear Free certified staff uses stress reduction techniques including pheromone therapy, positive reinforcement, and environmental modifications to create comfortable experiences for anxious animals.
What vaccination protocols do you recommend?
Core vaccinations follow AAHA guidelines with rabies and distemper/parvo series for dogs, and rabies/FVRCP for cats. Lifestyle vaccines are advised based on individual risk factors.
How can I prepare for my pet's surgery?
Withhold food after 10 PM but allow water until morning. Follow specific post-operative care instructions including activity restriction and incision monitoring provided by our surgical team.
