Welcome to Anacapa Animal Hospital
Meet Dr. J. Burner
Dr. Burner graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Burner is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Santa Barbara Venture Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Feline Practitioners...
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April is Heartworm Awareness Month
Heartworm disease is a horrible disease that consists of foot-long worms that live in the pulmonary arteries and hearts or infected dogs and cats. This diease is 100% preventable using serval different and highly safe products that can be conveniently administered to dogs and cats on a regular basis. Some of these products also provide a spectra of activity against other harmful internal parasites so there is an added advantage of protecting against these pathogens when used on a routine basis.
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Disease and your pet
Xylitol Poisoning
Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species, which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels). Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination. Signs can progress to recumbancy and seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be seen within a few days.
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Anacapa Boarding Services
Did you know Anacapa Animal Hospital offers veterinarian-supervised boarding services. The same staff that you know and trust will care for your pets while you are away.
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To help us offer the highest quality of veterinary
care, Anacapa Animal Hospital has voluntarily achieved the high
standards of the American
Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), qualifying it as an AAHA
Accredited Practice member. Since 1987, our hospital has undergone
comprehensive evaluations to ensure our compliance with over 800
medical standards. These standards pertain to facilities, equipment,
practice methods, and management and help us maintain our high level
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Pet of the Month
"Simon - Goins-Ruffin" read more
Pet News & Announcements
04/08/09 - Stem Cell Therapy for Pets
Anacapa Animal Hospital offers Stem Cell therapy. Stem cells derived from your pet’s fat cells are use to treat osteoarthritis in dogs and cats.
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03/15/09 - ProBNP Cardiac Screening Test - Simple blood test, ProBNP screening, offers early detection of heart disease in dogs and cats.
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02/10/09 - Volunteerism Abroad for Pets
Anacapa’s Tracy Darling, RVT, VTS volunteered her time to help treat 285 pets in conjunction with the Humane Society of the Grand Bahamas.
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01/20/09 - Peanut Butter Recall and Pet Products
The FDA recalls a number of pet products affected by the recent peanut butter recall.
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