University Veterinary Hospital

read moreOur Berkeley veterinarian and animal hospital staff provides a broad range of services to meet the ongoing needs of your pet. We have been in Berkeley for 30 years and continue to offer high-quality services and advanced treatment options to protect your pet's health and keep them happy and healthy for a long time. In addition to Berkeley, we also provide care to pets in the surrounding communities of Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Richmond and Emeryville. Finding a trusted and experienced veterinarian is important, whether your pet needs wellness care like vaccinations, dental attention, or spay or neuter surgery.

read moreCongratulations on the decision to welcome a new kitten into your home! Kittens are fun, playful creatures that grow into wonderful, long-term companions for individuals of all ages. Our Berkeley kitten veterinarian is committed to helping your kitten live a long, healthy life. This commitment to high quality wellness care includes pet vaccinations, dietary management, and spay/neuter surgery. Our Berkeley kitten care program will help your kitten grow into a healthy, active cat. Scheduling a wellness appointment is the first important step towards helping your cat live a long, healthy life.

read moreThough we do carry several brands, there are still many more out there such as Revolution, Advantix, Sentinel, Interceptor, etc. We have put a lot of effort into carefully selecting what products to carry to ensure that any patient of ours has appropriate flea, tick, and heartworm protection depending on their lifestyle. For cats, we don't routinely prescribe a heartworm preventative, and tick prevention in this area isn't always needed either. If your cat is indoors only we recommend either Comfortis, Seresto flea collars, or Advantage II.

read moreIf you have recently welcomed a new puppy into your home, congratulations! The first weeks after adopting a puppy are an exciting and busy time. In addition to learning about your puppy's temperament and enjoying his early explorations, this is also an important period for making positive healthy choices on behalf of your new pet. Decisions you make now, including pet vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and dietary management can have a profound effect on your pet's long-term well-being. Our puppy veterinarian at University Veterinary Hospital in Berkeley is here to assist with your puppy care.

read moreGenerally, we recommend your pet to be spayed or neutered once they are four to five months old. At this age, your pet is able to handle anesthesia better and the procedure can be performed easier and smoother to the benefit of your pet's wellness. Both animal surgery procedures consist of removing a pet's reproductive organs. Spaying removes the female pet's uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes while neutering removes the male pet's testicles. Both require anesthesia and a brief animal hospital stay.

read moreDr. Mattu grew up in a farming family with a special love and compassion for animals. He graduated with his Veterinary degree from Punjab Veterinary College in North India and then finished his internship at Iowa State University. To serve his patients better, Dr. Mattu has attended and continues to attend various educational courses to enhance his skills in advance medical modalities like ultrasound, endoscopy, dentistry, Internal Medicine and chronic skin and ear problems. Dr. Mattu believes that all pets have a special place in our lives, providing us with an irreplaceable relationship.

read moreA puppy or kitten is a bundle of energy, curiosity and love. Our Berkeley pet preventative care program will give your new pet a healthy head start for a long, active life. From pet vaccinations to nutrition counseling, our veterinary care team is committed to maintaining your pet's health from the beginning. Following the adoption of your puppy or kitten, we recommend a prompt visit to our animal hospital. Our veterinarian will give your pet a complete physical, deworm your pet and begin the pet vaccination series.

read moreWe highly recommend getting pet insurance as soon as possible after adopting your pet. Many companies will provide you with a free online quote for your pet. Plans can be as low as $10/month depending on the coverage you desire. Some companies specialize more in emergency insurance whereas many companies offer coverage for preventative health care. It is important to get started on insurance early on as most companies won't cover pre-existing conditions.