Services

At Pasternak Veterinary Center, we provide holistic and general pet medicine in West Los Angeles, CA, with an emphasis on treating the whole patient. Our approach combines conventional veterinary care with complementary therapies when appropriate, allowing us to create an individualized plan for your pet’s health and well-being.

Acupuncture for animals has changed life for so many. We have been able to give companions back their dignity as well as mobility in a comfortable way. Even paralyzed companions have walked.

Dr. Pasternak knows general and emergency surgeries like Spleen removals, mass or growth removals, Anal Glands packing or Anal Gland removal, foreign objects can be surgically removed, and most Cancer surgeries. He will examine the patient to determine if orthopedic surgery is required or not, and working with you, he’ll tell you the best method to correct the problem with your companion.

Herbs can be used to support the body in many ways. They can be used to supplement conventional medicines in the treatment of acute disease, or as long term to help strengthen an aging patient.

Dr. Pasternak can diagnosis, manage, and do nonsurgical treatments of diseases with western or eastern treatments. He usually manages conditions typically with diet, exercise and western and eastern medications.

Peptide therapy uses short chains of amino acids — natural compounds that are also produced by the body — to influence and regulate a variety of biological processes. In simple terms, peptides act like tiny “messengers” that tell cells to do certain things, such as heal tissue, reduce inflammation, or boost cellular repair, all without the heavy side effects of many synthetic drugs.

Immunotherapy helps your immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells. Doctor Pasternak uses various modalities. Following his examination of your pet, he will inform you as to the best form of treatment.

Ozone therapy is an alternative medical treatment that might promote the health and well-being of humans and animals alike. Practitioners advocate it as a means of managing a wide array of health issues, from skin ailments to stomach woes to cancer and AIDS and more. Dr. Pasternak must be involved in every aspect of your dog's care.

Digital Radiography: We are fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art digital x-ray equipment. Digital radiography provides the most accurate images, thereby helping to assure a correct diagnosis. Additionally, this equipment operates with the lowest radiation burst possible, minimizing exposure to both your companion and our staff.

While for many people the concept of grooming your pet conjures up notions of brushes and bows, it is, in fact, a vital element to their overall health and wellbeing. Regularly grooming your animal allows any underlying diseases or conditions to be caught early which means earlier and more efficient diagnosis and treatment.

Don't ignore your pet's bad breath! Lack of proper dental hygiene is often the cause of stinky breath, but it may also indicate other, more serious issues with your pet's health. However, we do understand how easy it is to miss as most of the problems that stem from poor hygiene occur where you can't see them - below your pet's gum line.

It would be great to take our companions with us if we were headed out of town, but we can't take them all the time as it's not feasible. We do offer boarding for your companions. No matter what unique needs are required, we will monitor or give medication as needed. In case of an emergency, our veterinary care is available, if necessary.

A Fecal Transplant goes by different names like Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT), poop transplant, or Fecal Bacteria therapies are a few. The Fecal Transplant does a lot more than just replacing the bacteria in the gut. Your dog’s GI Tract is important to his or her immune system.

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