Deepa Sharma, DVM, MVSc
Veterinarian
Dr. Deepa Sharma is an experienced veterinarian in Santa Rosa, CA, bringing over 20 years of compassionate care for dogs and cats to Lakeside Pet Hospital. She joined Lakeside Pet Hospital in December 2025. She has a diverse background in small animal practice, including shelter medicine and veterinary research, and has practiced across a wide variety of clinical settings in the United States and Canada. This broad experience allows her to provide thoughtful, well-rounded, and compassionate care. Dr. Sharma is known for her gentle manner, strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and dedication to building lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Dr. Sharma earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2005, holds a Master’s degree in Veterinary Pathology (Toxicology), and completed her ECFVG certification in the United States. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and dentistry.
Outside of work, Dr. Sharma enjoys walking, traveling, photography, reading, spending time in nature, and being with her family. She is a proud mother of two and values forming long-term, trusting relationships with both pets and their people.
Articles by Dr. Sharma
- Why Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water?
- My Dog Ate a Mushroom: What to Do, and Why Sonoma County Yards Are Riskier Than Most
- Why Is My Dog Panting So Much? Normal vs. Concerning Panting
- Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? Is It Normal?
- Why Is My Dog Shaking? Common Causes and When to Worry
- How Much Should My Dog or Cat Eat? A Vet-Approved Portion Guide
- Why Is My Cat Hiding More Than Usual? A Vet's Guide to When It Signals Illness
- Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box?
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Pet: What a Santa Rosa Vet Wants You to Know
- Your Pet Won’t Stop Itching? Santa Rosa Pollen May Be the Cause
- Puppy's First Vet Visit: The Sonoma County Edition
- Dog Safety: Myths vs Facts for Santa Rosa Pet Owners
- Emergency Pet Care in Santa Rosa: Signs Your Pet Needs Immediate Veterinary Attention
- How to Calm an Anxious Pet Before a Vet Visit - Vet Approved Tips
- Is Raw Dog Food Safe? What Vets Actually Recommend
- Why Professional Dental Cleaning Is Essential for Your Pet
- Your Dog Limps at Home but Walks Fine at the Vet. Here’s Why.
- Your Senior Pet Has Years of Vet Visits. Do They Have a Baseline?
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