Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable
Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and Kelpe believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and preventi ...
View ArticleAt Santa Margarita Animal Care Center we do much more than care for pets who are ill or injured. Our mission is to provide services and products needed to keep your pet healthy and happy during it's lifetime. We pledge to do it in a caring and gentle manner.

Santa Margarita Animal Care is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees.
Santa Margarita Animal Care offers the Rancho Santa Margarita animal community emergency veterinary services as well as medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. With an in-house pharmacy and access to specialists, our facility offers a one stop for your pet's health and medical care.
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We are open for appointments and emergencies during normal business hours seven days a week.
Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and Kelpe believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and preventi ...
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There are ways to know when your pet is experiencing pain. Together you and Dr. Kelpe will identify and help your pet resolve any pain that may be present. Your pet’s response to pain will help ...
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As pets have become more important to their owners, what the pets are fed has become more important as well. Most pet owners are concerned about the quality and nutrition level of the food they a ...
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Pet owners keeping reptiles in captivity as household pets sometimes find that their pet may have a nutritional deficiency. Metabolic bone disease is "the most common nutritional deficiency affec ...
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Officials at the American Kennel Club have been paying particular attention to stolen dog reports made by owners about dogs stolen from cars, yard and homes. Santa Margarita Animal Care knows tha ...
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Keeping your cat active can help it burn calories and use muscles, tendons and ligaments that may often be seen catnapping. Burning calories is important for your cat. The more your cat moves and ...
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