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Acupuncture can treat a wide range of ailments, a few that may be beneficial to your pets include:

• Pain relief – There are certain acupuncture points that will stimulate the release of opioid-like factors to relieve pain for 24-48 hours. Therefore, acupuncture can be performed in conjunction or in place of having to give your pet a pain medication after an injury or surgery. This is a great alternative to pets that are hard to pill, or pets that have unwanted side effects to pain medications.
• Kidney disease – There are specific acupuncture points that when electrostimulated, assist in treating kidney disease. This is done by neuromodulating the spinal nerves that supply the kidneys. These points are recommended for any pet with decreased kidney function and have been scientifically proven to work. Additional acupuncture points can also be used to assist in treating various clinical signs that pets with kidney disease may experience (i.e vomiting, nausea, decreased appetite).
• Epilepsy – Acupuncture has been scientifically proven to control seizures when performed on a regular basis.
• Gastrointestinal disease – Acupuncture works in controlling the symptoms of  various acute and chronic GI diseases.
• Intervertebral Disc disease – Acupuncture can be used to prevent your pet from needing back surgery or to speed up the recovery process after back surgery. Colorado State University actually recommends and sees a higher prognosis and return to full function with acupuncture + medical management vs. back surgery in pets presenting with the inability to move their back legs.
• Skin issues – Acupuncture is used to increase the immune systems defense system to assist in healing. Example of skin issues that would benefit from acupuncture include lick granuloma, wounds, otitis externa (ear infections), allergies, lacerations and skin infections.
• Muscle tension, strains or sprains – Acupuncture can help with primary muscle strains as well as compensatory pain; such as tense neck muscles due to a shift in weight from hip pain.
• Chronic bronchitis – Acupuncture is used to neuromodulate the spinal nerves that supply the lungs. Treatment also includes treating neck and chest muscle pain and tension that may occur when pets with chronic respiratory issues that are excessively using those muscles to assist in breathing.
• Wellness – Acupuncture can be used in a healthy pet to keep them well balanced and to offer extra immune support.

Listen to Episode 007 of the Pet Talk Podcast to hear directly from Dr. Dewey about acupuncture!

Are you going on a vacation? A business trip? Are you moving into a new home? Whatever the reason, when you need to board your loved ones, you need to have the peace of mind that they are receiving the best care possible. Our boarding facility features large, comfortable dog runs with no drains for improved cleanliness and sanitation. Our cat boarding area is in a separate area from the dogs and features a play/exercise area and roomy cat condos. Our boarding facility is veterinarian supervised, and our staff of friendly, caring animal caretakers, and Registered Veterinary Technicians are trained to handle anything your companions need. The following are just a few of the routine services provided:

• A complimentary boarding check-in exam with a technician.
• Brand new luxury cat condos and dog runs.
• Plenty of blankets and bedding.
• All dogs receive multiple walks per day. *Alicia Pet Care Center is closed for business on Sundays, but Animal Caretakers spend a total of approximately 12 hours with the dogs and cats on Sundays. If issues are noted, supervisors or doctors will be notified.
• A healthy diet program to ensure proper weight management of your loved ones.
• We use Purina EN Diet – A bland, easily digestible food.
• An entire staff dedicated to the health and safety of your companions.
• Lots of love and attention.

Our focus is to provide the most comfortable and safe environment for your companions. We require all of our guests to be current on their vaccines. Cats must have received an FVRCP vaccine within the last three years and a Rabies vaccine within the last year. Dogs must have received a DHP and Rabies vaccine within the last three years and a Bordetella vaccine within the last six months. In the event that your cat or dog may need to be vaccinated during their stay, a comprehensive physical exam may be required at an additional charge.

Specials & Discounts

• Family members of the same species sharing the same condo/run will receive a 50% discount off of the second animal.
• Pets boarding over two weeks will receive a 10% discount off of boarding charges.
• Medication – Fees for administering medication vary depending on the number of medications and the amount of time needed to administer them.
• Bedding and Toys – We have plenty of blankets and bedding to keep your pets comfortable during their stay with us. As we cannot guarantee the return of or condition of personal bedding and/or toys, we discourage you from bringing it. Treats are acceptable.
• Special Diets – There will be an additional charge for feeding prescription diets provided by the hospital.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Times:

• Monday – Friday: Drop Off By 6pm Pick-Up By Noon
• Saturday: Drop-Off By 2pm Pick-Up By Noon
• Sunday: No Drop-Offs or Pick-Ups
  (Animals picked up later than Noon Mon-Fri will be charged for an additional day)

Learn more about our Cat Condos and Dog Runs by clicking here.

Increasingly, our clients have become aware that it is important to have their pet’s teeth examined and cleaned on a regular basis, just like their own teeth. We offer a complimentary dental evaluation with one of our trained Registered Veterinary Technicians Monday through Saturday for existing patients who are current on their physical exam. Our dental services include complete teeth cleaning with an ultrasonic scaler, polishing, full mouth digital x-rays, tooth extractions, and minor oral surgery. We offer our dental services Monday through Friday by appointment only.

APCC provides emergency services for dogs and cats during normal business hours. Our doctors and support staff are highly trained in emergency medicine.

Business hours are Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday 7am-3pm. We are located at 25800 Jeronimo Rd., Ste 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

Be sure to add us as a contact in your phone. We appreciate a warning call if you are able before your arrival at (949) 768-1313.

For after-hour emergencies, please call:

Rise Pet Health
(949) 787-7473
24721 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills, CA 92653
www.risepethealth.com

Healing Hearts
(949) 409-0333
23501 Avenida De La Carlota d, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
www.healingheartsemergencyah.com/

Animal Urgent Care Center
(949) 364-6228
28085 Hillcrest Mission Viejo, CA 92692
www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/california/mission-viejo/animal-urgent-care-soc

VCA Orange County Veterinary Care Specialists
(949) 654-8950
3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
www.vcahospitals.com/orange-county-veterinary-specialists

Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group
(949) 653-9300
2965 Edinger Avenue Tustin, CA 92780
www.avsg.net

Pacific Care
(949) 653-2846
2572 White Road, Irvine, CA 92614
www.pacificcarevets.com/

Central Orange County Emergency Care Animal Hospital
(949) 216-3989
3720 Campus Dr Suite D, Newport Beach, CA 92660
www.orangecountyemergencyvet.com/

Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group Orange County
(949) 334-5819
31896 Plaza Dr Suite C-1, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.vmsg-oc.com/site/home

BluePearl Pet Hospital
(949) 833-9020
1371 Reynolds Avenue Irvine, CA 92614
www.bluepearlvet.com/hospital/irvine-ca/

• Pain relief – Their are certain acupuncture points that will stimulate the release of opioid like factors to relieve pain for 24-48 hours. Therefore, acupuncture can be performed in conjunction or in place of having to give your pet a pain medication after an injury or surgery. This is a great alternative to pets that are hard to pill or pets that have unwanted side effects to pain medications.
• Kidney disease – There are specific acupuncture points; when electrostimulated, assist in treating kidney disease. This is done by neuromodulating the spinal nerves that supply the kidneys. These points are recommended for any pet with decreased kidney function and have been scientifically proven to work! Additional acupuncture points can also be used to assist in treating various clinical signs that pets with kidney disease may experience (i.e vomiting, nausea, decreased appetite).
• Epilepsy – Acupuncture has been scientifically proven to control seizures when performed on a regular basis.
• Gastrointestinal disease – Acupuncture works in controlling the symptoms of  various acute and chronic GI diseases.
• Intervertebral Disc disease – Acupuncture can be used to prevent your pet from needing back surgery or to speed up the recovery process after back surgery. Colorado State University actually recommends andsees a higher prognosis and return to full function with acupuncture + medical management vs. back surgery in pets presenting with the inability to move their back legs.
• Skin issues – Acupuncture is used to increase the immune systems defense system to assist in healing. Example of skin issues that would benefit from acupuncture include lick granuloma, wounds, otits externa (ear infections), allergies, lacerations and skin infections.
• Muscle tension, strains or sprains – Acupuncture can help with primary muscle strains as well as compensatory pain; such as tense neck muscles due to a shift in weight from hip pain.
• Chronic bronchitis – Acupuncture is used to neuromodulate the spinal nerves that supply the lungs. Treatment also includes treating neck and chest muscle pain and tension that may occur when pets with chronic respiratory issues that are excessively using those muscles to assist in breathing.
• Wellness – Acupuncture can be used in a healthy pet to keep them well balanced and to offer extra immune support.

We use the safest available anesthetics which provide that extra margin of safety in our patients. All anesthetized animals will have an IV catheter placed for fluids during the procedure and will be monitored with an E.K.G., pulse oxymeter, blood pressure, end-tidal CO2 and temperature. In addition, our trained surgical Registered Veterinary Technicians monitor the patient’s vital signs every 2 to 5 minutes depending on the risk factor of the patient. We only use Sevoflurane anesthesia, which is currently the safest available gas anesthetic.

For more information about anesthesia and surgical after care watch our video by clicking here.

Are you going on a vacation? A business trip? Are you moving into a new home? Whatever the reason, when you need to board your loved ones, you need to have the peace of mind that they are receiving the best care possible. Our boarding facility features large, comfortable dog runs with no drains for improved cleanliness and sanitation. Our cat boarding area is in a separate area from the dogs and features a play/exercise area and roomy cat condos. Our boarding facility is veterinarian supervised, and our staff of friendly, caring animal caretakers, and Registered Veterinary Technicians are trained to handle anything your companions need. The following are just a few of the routine services provided:

• A complimentary boarding check-in exam with a technician.
• Brand new luxury cat condos and dog runs.
• Plenty of blankets and bedding.
• All dogs receive an average of 6-7 walks per day. On Sundays, dogs receive 4-5 walks. *Alicia Pet Care Center is closed for business on Sundays. Animal Caretakers spend a total of approximately 12 hours with the dogs and cats on Sundays. If issues are noted, supervisors or doctors will be notified.
• A healthy diet program to ensure proper weight management of your loved ones.
• We use Purina EN Diet – A bland, easily digestible food.
• An entire staff dedicated to the health and safety of your companions.
• Lots of love and attention.

Our focus is to provide the most comfortable and safe environment for your companions. We require all of our guests to be current on their vaccines. Cats must have received an FVRCP vaccine within the last three years and a Rabies vaccine within the last year. Dogs must have received a DHP and Rabies vaccine within the last three years and a Bordetella vaccine within the last six months. In the event that your cat or dog may need to be vaccinated during their stay, a comprehensive physical exam may be required at an additional charge.

Specials & Discounts

• Family members of the same species sharing the same condo/run will receive a 50% discount off of the second animal.
• Pets boarding over two weeks will receive a 10% discount off of boarding charges.
• Medication – Fees for administering medication vary depending on the number of medications and the amount of time needed to administer them.
• Bedding and Toys – We have plenty of blankets and bedding to keep your pets comfortable during their stay with us. As we cannot guarantee the return of or condition of personal bedding and/or toys, we discourage you from bringing it. Treats are acceptable.
• Special Diets – There will be an additional charge for feeding prescription diets provided by the hospital.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Times:

• Monday – Friday: Drop Off By 6pm Pick-Up By Noon
• Saturday: Drop-Off By 2pm Pick-Up By Noon
• Sunday: No Drop-Offs or Pick-Ups
  (Animals picked up later than Noon Mon-Fri will be charged for an additional day)

Learn more about our Cat Condos and Dog Runs by clicking here.

Download, Print, Fill-out and bring in this Boarding Release Form. Please visit our forms page if you need to download a Rich Text Format (RTF) version of the Boarding Release Form.

Behavioral Counseling: If you have trouble with your pet barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging or housebreaking, we can provide helpful advice on correcting the problem. Our veterinarians have received training which allows them to interpret sometimes confusing pet behaviors such as aggression towards dogs or people, fear-based issues and inappropriate elimination. We have several natural solutions available and, if needed, multiple prescription products to modify behaviors. We have a close working relationship with several excellent trainers and veterinary behaviorists that can help in more challenging cases.

We continue to offer the convience of curbside service. We are ready to greet you at your car, take your pet inside for service, and check you out while you listen to your favorite podcast in your vehicle. Just let us know your wishes and we will do everything in our power to make things happen in the best way for everyone involved. This also applies to picking up medicine, pet food or supplies.

Increasingly, our clients have become aware that it is important to have their pet’s teeth examined and cleaned on a regular basis, just like their own teeth. We offer a complimentary dental evaluation with one of our trained Registered Veterinary Technicians Monday through Saturday. Our dental services include complete teeth cleaning with an ultrasonic scaler, polishing, full mouth digital x-rays, tooth extractions, and minor oral surgery. We offer our dental services Monday through Friday by appointment only.

X-rays: With our state-of-the-art digital x-ray system we have the ability to diagnose many problems quickly and with green technology. Our doctors are highly trained at reading x-rays for all conditions so an immediate diagnosis is likely. Radiological consults are available through an outside specialist on more challenging cases and can be accomplished quickly with electronic transmission of the digital x-ray image via computer.

Ultrasound: Sonograms can be obtained anytime with our high-end ultrasound machine. Our doctors have had specialized training in this testing method which is extremely detailed and safe for all patients. Echocardiograms can be scheduled with a visiting veterinary cardiologist for patients suspected of having heart disease.

APCC provides emergency services for dogs and cats during normal business hours. Our doctors and support staff are highly trained in emergency medicine.

Business hours are Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday 7am-3pm. We are located at 25800 Jeronimo Rd., Ste 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

Be sure to add us as a contact in your phone. We appreciate a warning call if you are able before your arrival at (949) 768-1313.

For after-hour emergencies, please call:

Rise Pet Health
(949) 787-7473
24721 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills, CA 92653
www.risepethealth.com

Healing Hearts
(949) 409-0333
23501 Avenida De La Carlota d, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
www.healingheartsemergencyah.com/

Animal Urgent Care Center
(949) 364-6228
28085 Hillcrest Mission Viejo, CA 92692
www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/california/mission-viejo/animal-urgent-care-soc

VCA Orange County Veterinary Care Specialists
(949) 654-8950
3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
www.vcahospitals.com/orange-county-veterinary-specialists

Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group
(949) 653-9300
2965 Edinger Avenue Tustin, CA 92780
www.avsg.net

Pacific Care
(949) 653-2846
2572 White Road, Irvine, CA 92614
www.pacificcarevets.com/

Central Orange County Emergency Care Animal Hospital
(949) 216-3989
3720 Campus Dr Suite D, Newport Beach, CA 92660
www.orangecountyemergencyvet.com/

Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group Orange County
(949) 334-5819
31896 Plaza Dr Suite C-1, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.vmsg-oc.com/site/home

BluePearl Pet Hospital
(949) 833-9020
1371 Reynolds Avenue Irvine, CA 92614
www.bluepearlvet.com/hospital/irvine-ca/

APCC offers standard grooming services such as nail trimming, ear cleaning, and anal gland expressions.

Hydrosurge baths: Routine and medicated baths for dogs ONLY are available Monday through Saturday. Our bathing services include a pedicure, anal gland expression, and a surface ear cleaning.

Hydrosurge bathing is a state-of-the-art professional bathing system that massages as it cleans. Through a hand held massage sprayer it combines shampoo and water that penetrates through the coat leaving it thoroughly clean and at the same time gently massaging our furry friends. It provides for healthier skin and removes loose hair, dead skin, fleas and other debris.

All our bathing dogs are brushed prior to their bath to eliminate any mats. They also receive a complimentary pedicure, anal gland expression and surface ear cleaning. After bathing, the drying process begins with a hand held drier, and then our furry friend is placed in a cage drier, where they can relax and enjoy a nice breeze blowing over them. They are brushed out for a second time and then again prior to going home.

Our bathing service is offered only to our canine friends, Monday through Saturday. So why not take advantage of this unique bathing system and treat your “baby” to a spa day!

APCC offers a variety of healthcare programs for adult, pediatric, and geriatric pet care. Services include annual examinations, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care programs, and nutritional counseling.

Patients with medical conditions requiring hospitalization for iv fluids, injections, or specialized testing can be housed on-site and every need can be attended to. Our doctors have received intensive training in the treatment of critical patients and have passed on that knowledge to the support staff. In the event that specialized care is required, specialists in every field are available for phone or e-mail consultation.

We offer acupuncture, cold laser therapy, vascular therapy, and supplements.

Our complete in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, and parasite testing. In addition to our in-house laboratory, we have a full-service reference laboratory that picks up specimens two times daily. Virtually any test possible can be performed on a daily basis.

Certain conditions allow for or require the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Laparoscopy allows for small incisions to enter the body via a camera, which significantly decreases pain and speeds healing. Common procedures include spays, cryptorchid testicle removal, liver biopsies, prophylactic gastropexy and more. We are proud to offer this cutting edge service to our clients

K-SERIES LASER/CLASS IV LASER THERAPY

What is it?

Advanced pain relief that is a non surgical, drug free treatment option. Laser Therapy or “photobiomodulation” is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red or near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. FDA clearance occurred in 2002.

What to expect:

There is no sedation or restraint required. Improvement can be seen after one visit, but most patients require several treatments (3 to 8) for the greatest benefit. Treatments last 2 to 8 minutes and are cumulative in nature. The length and frequency of treatments depends on your pet’s condition. There is little to no sensation during treatment and very few side effects have ever been reported (occasionally some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated for a few days, as the healing response is more active after treatment).

Laser Therapeutic Effects:

During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved.

Cellular Effect of Laser Therapy:

During Laser Therapy the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level, and metabolic activity increases within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. This initiates the increased production of cellular energy that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects, increasing cellular function and health.

What conditions can Laser Therapy help with?

• Osteoarthritis
• Joint pain tendinopathies
• Edema and congestion
• Ligament sprains
• Muscle strains
• Puncture wounds
• Post-traumatic injury
• Post-surgical pain (including dental)
• Neck and back pain
• Hip dysplasia
• Burns
• Chronic wounds
• Rehabilitation
• Post-orthopedic surgical recovery
• Chronic ear infections and skin infections
• Speeds recovery of ear infections and lick granulomas
• Speeds recovery of large wounds that must heal by second intention

Proper nutrition is vital to the health of your animal companion at every age level. Let us discuss your pet’s nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance, performance, and as an aid in the treatment of some diseases. Pet nutrition is complicated and there are many pitfalls to avoid that we can help you navigate. Our staff can help make sense of confusing information that you may have found online or through conversations. If you are looking for the best nutrition for your pet, Just Food For Dogs human-grade ingredients made in a human-grade kitchen provides an excellent choice for the discriminating pet owner. We are proud to offer a full line of Just Food For Dogs in our lobby.

Alicia Pet Care Center’s partnership with Vetsource® means you can order quality prescription medications, food and health care products sourced directly from the manufacturer and have them shipped right to your front door.

Their AutoShip feature may allow you to schedule regular deliveries of some of your pet’s medications and food at your convenience. And with RemindMe, single doses of your pet’s flea, tick and heartworm preventatives arrive once a month when you need them — with no shipping charges!

For many medications, your pet’s prescription must be valid and current, as well as your pet’s annual exam.

Click here to visit our online pharmacy!

The most important step towards ensuring a good quality of life for your furry companion is an annual physical exam. Our examinations include a complete physical on your pet from nose to tail and everywhere in between. We operate on an appointment basis, but we also provide drop-off services for those with busy schedules. 

We can help you navigate the path to wellness through routine screening and education.

In certain cases where specialized knowledge or equipment is needed, we have working relationships with numerous veterinary specialists for consultations and referrals.

Our hospital has three state-of-the-art operating rooms and equipment for the performance of a wide range of surgical procedures. We pride ourselves on our detail and safety oriented approach to anesthesia and intra-operative surgical support. The doctors at Alicia Pet Care Center perform surgery by appointment Monday through Friday.

For pet health info on anesthesia and surgical aftercare, watch our info video by clicking here.