Medicine
Malibu Coast Animal Hospital has in-house laboratory equipment to instantly evaluate your pet’s metabolic status and diagnose a variety of medical conditions. We are able to do pre-anesthetic testing as well as monitor our critical hospitalized patients quickly and accurately. We also keep blood products on hand for transfusions in case of hematological emergencies.

Digital Radiograpy
Malibu Coast Animal Hospital has digital radiography capabilities that help to limit the amount of radiation exposure to both our staff and your pets. It also allows for images to be e-mailed to specialists for referral purposes and instant communication. It is on the cutting edge of imaging for both human and veterinary medicine.

Ultrasound
In-house ultrasonography capabilities allow us to provide on the spot diagnostics in cases of cardiac disease, trauma, liver disease, bladder problems, etc. Images are obtained then stored in our digital archive for future reference and review.

Surgery
Dr. DePerno performed a surgical internship with the specialists of California Animal Hospital, Department of Surgery (now the Animal Surgical and Emergency Center- ASEC). All of our doctors perform a wide range of surgical procedures, including elective spays and neuters, mass removals, and exploratory and emergency surgeries. CO2 Laser Surgery Available for certain elective procedures, surgery with our CO2 Laser equipment allows for less discomfort and faster recovery. All of our doctors have been trained in the use of CO2 Laser. Dr. Newell has been performing laser surgeries for the last 5 years.

Endoscopy
Malibu Coast Animal Hospital has a variety of both rigid and flexible endoscopes that allow our doctors to explore areas inside the body with a minimally invasive technique. Intestinal biopsy, nasal exploratory, otoscopy, and arthroscopy are just a few examples of the use of endoscopic examinations in veterinary medicine.

Orthopedics
Dr. Graulich is certified to perform the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in dogs. The procedure was invented by the late Dr. Barclay Slocum. We have achieved exceptional results with this procedure and our clients are pleased to see their pets return to normal function in a timely fashion. For more information on the technique, please visit the website Slocum Enterprises.

Laparoscopy
Our facility is equipped to perform laparscopic procedures including ovariectomies, exploratory surgery/biopsies, prophylactic gastropexy, and pericardial windows. Laparoscopy is a less-invasive alternative to open abdominal/thoracic surgery and results in less post-operative discomfort and a more timely recovery than traditional approaches.

Oncology
We are equipped with a variety of chemotherapeutic medications, which in addition to diet and alternative therapies, allow us to comprehensively and compassionately treat your ailing pet. We work with the individual client and patient, and when necessary, oncological specialists to determine the best course of treatment for your pet.

Dermatology
Our doctors perform intradermal skin testing for the diagnosis and management of allergic skin disease in our canine and feline patients. This procedure gives a specific diagnosis of allergens causing problems, then the ability to formulate desensitization injections to treat the skin disease.

Dental Care
Dental hygiene is extremely important in our canine and feline patients. We provide a wide range of dental services including prophylactic cleaning, radiographs, extractions, and oral hygiene friendly treats and diets. Anesthesia-Free teeth-cleanings are also available on Thursdays and Sundays.

House Calls
House calls are made, when possible, to provide additional comfort to ailing or immobile pets.


Vaccination Clinic
We offer low cost vaccines on a walk-in basis seven days a week.

Grooming
Medicated baths and specialty clips can be done in our facility with your pet’s safety in mind. Specialized grooming tubs with walk-up access eliminate the need to lift your pet, which may result in discomfort or fear. Non-slip surfaces and our deep standing tub make bathing large dogs a safe and pleasant experience. We offer quite a few options in our baths; hypo-allergenic, oatmeal, medicated, and flea shampoos and conditioners. All dogs and cats receive a nail trim, ear cleaning, and thorough brushing out. We think you’ll find that our groomers are the most loved members of our staff, by the dogs, that is.

Boarding
Whether you are planning to hit Europe for the summer or are having you allergic mother-in-law over for the weekend, we are happy to keep your dog or cat (and even your bird, iguana, or mouse) for anywhere from one night to several months. Beds, toys, meals, and cat-litter boxes are all provided by the hospital.Our boarding facilities were designed with your pet’s best interests in mind. Large cages with lambs-wool bedding provide a comfortable place to lounge when not out walking or playing in our landscaped exercise area. For our feline friends, we have kitty condos with multi-level areas to hide and play. They can see and talk to the neighboring cats, and have constant contact with our staff, who are happy to provide them with back massages, neck tickles, and toys. There is also room to expand those spaces in both the dog and the cat wards to accommodate house-mates upon request. In addition to our regular boarding services, dogs have the option of attending day-camp at Canine Connection, located behind our clinic. Their staff will check your dog out from us in the morning for nine hours of fun and frolicking, jumping, playing, chasing, and water play with a large group of well-socialized and good-natured friends. At the end of the day, when those dogs are returned to us, they typically tuck right in with a peaceful look of exhaustion on their face.

Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine
Rick Sugarman is a human acupuncturist who practices under the supervision of our veterinarians. He has had wonderful results in managing chornic pain, treating internal disease, and working with our cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
Dr. DePerno just completed a West Coast Seminar in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Herbology with the Chi Institute. She is interested in incorporating alternative therapies into our practice as a complementary therapy to traditional western medicine.

Emergency Services
Our doctors are available to their patients twenty-four hours a day through our hospital’s answering service. The hospital is staffed 24 hours to continually monitor our hospitalized patients.