# Lakeside Pet Hospital

> Lakeside Pet Hospital is a family-owned, full-service small-animal veterinary hospital for dogs and cats in Santa Rosa, California (Sonoma County), located in the Lakeside Shopping Center at 4331 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405.

- Phone: (707) 539-3393
- Email: info@lakesidepethospital.com
- Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sun Closed
- Emergencies: emergency care during business hours; outside hours, go to the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
- Book online: https://lakesidepethospital.com/booking-appointment/
- Areas served: Santa Rosa, Rincon Valley, Bennett Valley, Oakmont, Fountaingrove, Kenwood, Glen Ellen, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Sebastopol, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sonoma County
- Species: dogs and cats

## Services
- [Veterinary Dentistry](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/veterinary-dentistry/): Professional dental cleanings and oral exams for dogs and cats in Santa Rosa. Bad breath or tartar? Book with Lakeside Pet Hospital on Montgomery Dr.
- [Spay & Neuter Services](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/spay-neuter-services/): Safe spay and neuter surgery for puppies, kittens and adult pets in Santa Rosa, with pre-op exams, monitoring and clear aftercare. Call (707) 539-3393.
- [Emergency and Critical Care](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/emergency-vet-santa-rosa/): Pet emergency in Santa Rosa? Call Lakeside Pet Hospital at (707) 539-3393, Mon–Sat 9–6, so we can be ready when you arrive. Urgent care for dogs and cats.
- [Preventative Pet Care](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/preventative-pet-care/): Vaccines, parasite and heartworm prevention, microchips and lab screening for dogs and cats in Santa Rosa. A personal plan for every life stage.
- [Pet Wellness Care](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/pet-wellness-services/): Head-to-tail wellness exams for dogs and cats in Santa Rosa, plus USDA travel health certificates. Family-owned Lakeside Pet Hospital, Montgomery Dr.
- [Pet Surgery](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/surgical-care-services/): Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery for dogs and cats in Santa Rosa, with pre-anesthetic bloodwork, careful monitoring and detailed recovery instructions.
- [Puppies and Kittens](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/puppies-and-kittens/): New puppy or kitten? Vaccines, deworming, growth checks and nutrition advice in Santa Rosa. See our puppy and kitten packages and book a first visit.
- [In-House Digital Radiology & Pet Imaging](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/in-house-veterinary-radiology-pet-imaging1/): On-site digital X-ray and ultrasound for dogs and cats in Santa Rosa to find bladder stones, blockages, tumors and heart or lung problems quickly.
- [Geriatric Pet Care](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/geriatric-pet-care/): Care for aging dogs and cats in Santa Rosa: senior bloodwork, arthritis and pain management, dental care and nutrition to keep them comfortable.
- [Nutritional Counseling](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/nutritional-counseling/): Vet-guided diet plans for dogs and cats in Santa Rosa: weight loss, prescription diets and nutrition for kidney, skin and digestive conditions.
- [Pharmacy](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/pharmacy/): Get your pet's medications, preventives and prescription diets on-site at Lakeside Pet Hospital in Santa Rosa, so treatment can start right away.
- [In-House Lab](https://lakesidepethospital.com/services/in-house-lab/): Our in-house lab runs bloodwork, urinalysis and fecal tests during your visit, so we can diagnose and start treating your dog or cat sooner.

## Veterinarians and team
- [Harshdeep Dogra, DVM, MVSc, MS](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/dr-harshdeep-dogra/): Veterinarian
- [Deepa Sharma, DVM, MVSc](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/dr-deepa-sharma/): Veterinarian
- [Deborah Crippen, DVM](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/dr-deborah-crippen/): Veterinarian
- [Poonam Dadhwal, PhD, DVM](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/dr-poonam-dadhwal/): Veterinarian
- [Sara Tindall](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/sara-tindall/): Practice Manager
- [Janet](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/janet/): Receptionist
- [Marilyn Engstrom](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/marilyn-engstrom/): Veterinary Assistant
- [Donovan](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/donovan/): Veterinary Assistant
- [Simran](https://lakesidepethospital.com/team/simran/): Veterinary Assistant

## Areas we serve
- [All areas we serve](https://lakesidepethospital.com/areas-we-serve/)
- [Rincon Valley](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-rincon-valley-santa-rosa/): About five minutes from most of Rincon Valley, with trail-season care for dogs who hike Hood Mountain, Spring Lake and Annadel.
- [Bennett Valley](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-bennett-valley-santa-rosa/): A short drive up Summerfield Road, with care for oak-country risks like wild mushrooms, ticks and foxtails.
- [Oakmont](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-oakmont-santa-rosa/): About 10 minutes down Highway 12, with unhurried senior pet care, dental care and easy parking right outside.
- [Fountaingrove](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-fountaingrove-santa-rosa/): 10 to 15 minutes from the Fountaingrove hills, with care for wildlife, smoke and trail risks in the hills.
- [Spring Lake & Skyhawk](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-spring-lake-skyhawk-santa-rosa/): Just minutes from Spring Lake, Howarth Park and Skyhawk, so you're almost home before you've left the parking lot.
- [Kenwood & Glen Ellen](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-kenwood-glen-ellen-ca/): A straight drive up Highway 12, with care for wine-country risks like grapes, rattlesnakes and wildfire smoke.
- [Rohnert Park](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-rohnert-park-ca/): About 20 minutes up Highway 101, with puppy and kitten care, spay and neuter, and dog park vaccine advice.
- [Cotati](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-cotati-ca/): About 20 to 25 minutes up Highway 101, with care for field and wetland risks like foxtails, ticks and leptospirosis.
- [Penngrove](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-penngrove-ca/): About 25 minutes up Highway 101, with care for country dogs and barn cats, from rat bait to ticks and leptospirosis.
- [Petaluma](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-petaluma-ca/): About 30 minutes up Highway 101, often for planned dental cleanings and surgery with one easy morning drop-off.
- [Sebastopol](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-sebastopol-ca/): About 25 minutes straight across Highway 12, with care for west county risks like ticks, compost and fallen fruit.
- [Windsor](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-windsor-ca/): About 20 to 25 minutes down Highway 101, with care for trail, river and wildfire-season risks.
- [Healdsburg](https://lakesidepethospital.com/veterinarian-healdsburg-ca/): About 30 minutes down Highway 101, with care for river, vineyard and trail risks, and planned dental and surgery days.

## Pet care articles (written by our veterinarians)
- [Why Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water?](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/why-is-my-cat-drinking-so-much-water/): Is your cat drinking more water lately? Learn how much is normal, the medical causes vets check first, how to measure intake at home, and when to call.
- [My Dog Ate a Mushroom: What to Do, and Why Sonoma County Yards Are Riskier Than Most](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/my-dog-ate-a-mushroom/): Your dog ate a mushroom? Call before symptoms start. A Santa Rosa vet on the death cap risk under Sonoma County oaks and the deceptive recovery that follows.
- [Why Is My Dog Panting So Much? Normal vs. Concerning Panting](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/why-is-my-dog-panting-so-much/): Dog panting too much? Learn what's normal, how to count sleeping breaths at home, and which signs mean your dog needs a vet right away.
- [Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? Is It Normal?](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/why-does-my-dog-eat-grass/): For most dogs, eating grass is normal, not a sign of an upset stomach. A Santa Rosa vet explains the causes, foxtail and lawn chemical risks, and when to call.
- [Why Is My Dog Shaking? Common Causes and When to Worry](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/why-is-my-dog-shaking/): Why is your dog shaking? A Santa Rosa vet explains the harmless causes, the medical red flags, and why sudden tremors can signal poisoning and an emergency.
- [How Much Should My Dog or Cat Eat? A Vet-Approved Portion Guide](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/how-much-should-my-pet-eat/): A vet's portion guide for dogs and cats: how much to feed by weight, why the bag misleads, body condition scoring, and safe weight-loss tips.
- [Why Is My Cat Hiding More Than Usual? A Vet's Guide to When It Signals Illness](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/cat-hiding-more-than-usual/): A vet explains why cats hide more than usual, the emergency signs never to ignore, the pain and illness hiding can signal, and when it is simply stress.
- [Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box?](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/why-is-my-cat-not-using-the-litter-box/): Why has your cat stopped using the litter box? A Santa Rosa veterinarian breaks down the medical and behavioral causes, plus when it becomes a true emergency.
- [Wildfire Smoke and Your Pet: What a Santa Rosa Vet Wants You to Know](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/wildfire-smoke-pets-santa-rosa/): A Santa Rosa vet on how wildfire smoke harms dogs and cats, which pets are most at risk, the signs that need emergency care, and the delayed danger owners miss.
- [Your Pet Won’t Stop Itching? Santa Rosa Pollen May Be the Cause](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/your-pet-wont-stop-itching-santa-rosa-pollen-may-be-the-cause/): Is your pet constantly itching? Learn the signs of pet allergies, common Santa Rosa pollen triggers, and simple at-home tips from Lakeside Pet Hospital.
- [Puppy's First Vet Visit: The Sonoma County Edition](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/puppy-first-vet-visit-sonoma-county/): A Santa Rosa vet on your puppy's first visit in Sonoma County: vaccine timing, leptospirosis, foxtails, microchipping, and what to bring.
- [Dog Safety: Myths vs Facts for Santa Rosa Pet Owners](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/dog-safety-myths-vs-facts-for-santa-rosa-pet-owners/): Learn the truth about common dog safety myths in Santa Rosa. Discover vet-approved tips on foxtails, ticks, heat risks, rattlesnakes, and when to seek care.
- [Emergency Pet Care in Santa Rosa: Signs Your Pet Needs Immediate Veterinary Attention](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/emergency-pet-care-in-santa-rosa-signs-your-pet-needs-immediate-veterinary-attention/): Learn the warning signs of a pet emergency and when to seek immediate veterinary care. Lakeside Pet Hospital provides trusted emergency pet care in Santa Rosa.
- [How to Calm an Anxious Pet Before a Vet Visit - Vet Approved Tips](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/how-to-calm-an-anxious-pet-before-a-vet-visit-vet-approved-tips/): Help your anxious dog or cat enjoy stress-free vet visits with expert tips from Lakeside Pet Hospital in Santa Rosa. Learn how to prepare your pet today.
- [Is Raw Dog Food Safe? What Vets Actually Recommend](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/is-raw-dog-food-safe-what-vets-actually-recommend/): Is raw dog food safe? What research shows about raw diets, bacterial contamination, antibiotic-resistant E. coli, and what veterinarians recommend.
- [Why Professional Dental Cleaning Is Essential for Your Pet](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/why-professional-dental-cleaning-is-essential-for-your-pet/): Why professional dental cleanings matter for dogs and cats, from preventing dental disease and protecting organs to fresher breath and less hidden pain.
- [Your Dog Limps at Home but Walks Fine at the Vet. Here’s Why.](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/your-dog-limps-at-home-but-walks-fine-at-the-vet-heres-why/): Why does your dog limp at home but walk normally at the vet? A Santa Rosa vet explains how adrenaline masks pain and how to show your vet what you see.
- [Your Senior Pet Has Years of Vet Visits. Do They Have a Baseline?](https://lakesidepethospital.com/blog/your-senior-pet-has-years-of-vet-visits-do-they-have-a-baseline/): Years of vet visits don't always mean your senior pet has a bloodwork baseline. A Santa Rosa vet explains what a senior panel checks and why trends matter.

## Key pages
- [About](https://lakesidepethospital.com/about-lakeside-pet-hospital/)
- [FAQs](https://lakesidepethospital.com/faqs/)
- [Special offers](https://lakesidepethospital.com/special-offers/)
- [Payment options](https://lakesidepethospital.com/payment-option/)
- [Contact](https://lakesidepethospital.com/contact-a-vet-in-santa-rosa/)

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