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Benefits of Ongoing Training
As the kids head back to school, whether online or in-person, they’re likely overjoyed to be learning something new and interacting with friends. Your pets will also enjoy novel activities and busting free from boredom after being cooped up this past summer. Encourage...

Signs Your Pet is in Pain
Unfortunately for pet owners, cats and dogs are incredibly skilled at hiding subtle signs of discomfort and pain, often suffering for weeks, months, or sometimes years without complaint. To help pet owners identify pain in their four-legged friends, the International...

3 Pet Safety Camping Tips
Hit the Trails: Camping Safety for Your Pet As summer fades into fall, The Goodland Pet Hospital knows there’s no better time to get outdoors and enjoy a camping trip with your furry pal. Experience the delight of the changing leaves, a toasty campfire, and a fuzzy...

Keeping Your Pet Safe During Anesthesia
How Monitoring Equipment Keeps Your Pet Safe During Anesthesia Our team at The Goodland Pet Hospital knows many pet owners worry about putting their beloved companion under anesthesia, whether for an elective procedure, or life-saving surgery. However, our entire team...

How to Introduce Your Shelter Cat Into Your Household
It's National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! We at The Goodland Pet Hospital want to share these steps for introducing your shelter cat to your current kitty. Step 1: Create separate resource areas for each cat Your new cat and your current cat should have separate areas...

What to Ask Yourself Before Fostering a Pet
Challenging times can inspire people to look for ways to do good and give back. One way of helping out is by fostering a pet who's waiting to be adopted! Here are some important questions to ask yourself if you're thinking of being a pet foster parent. Can I handle a...

Common Zoonotic Parasites Pet Owners Should Know
Is your pet bugged? We may not know it, but some pets are born with intestinal worms (which are transmitted from their mother while in utero or through milk), and they can pick up parasites in their environment. Intestinal parasites also can affect your adult cat or...

Hairballs: When They Could Be a Sign of a Problem for Your Cat
Hairballs are normal for a cat, but your feline friend shouldn't be hacking up hairballs several times per week. Could your cat's extra hairballs signal an issue? Here's what you need to know. Small piles of vomit mixed with fur are often mistaken for hairballs, so...

COVID-19 and Your Pet: 3 Things to Know
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, you might be worried about how to care for your pet. Here are a few things we want pet owners to know. #1: Rely on reputable sources for current COVID-19 information While you can turn to Facebook for insider information on where...

How to Manage the Mess During Spring Walks With Your Dog
Southern California is finally seeing some rain after a largely dry winter. Around here in Goleta, spring showers might mean flowers later, but for now, they mean muddy lawns and lots of puddles. Here are our tips for managing the mess when walking your dog. Stay off...
Welcome to The Goodland Pet Hospital!
We're open five days a week to serve the pets of Goleta, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Ventura, Carpinteria, and surrounding areas.
For emergencies, please call ahead so we may be prepared for your arrival.
Hours
Mon - Thurs: 8 am – 7 pm
Fri: 8 am – 5 pm
Weekends: Closed
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7126 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117
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Phone: 805-685-4513
Email: info@goodlandvet.com