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A Vet for the Animal People.

Your partner for anything pet parenthood throws your way. Get Primary Care, Urgent Care, 24/7 Virtual Care, and Pharmacy all in one place.

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What to expect

Care that does more for your pet. And you.

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Book a visit when you need it.

See what’s available near you and book same-day or next-day visits right from the modernanimal app. No phone tag.

  1. Great care from really great people.

    Our team starts by listening, asks questions, and brings you along every step of the way in your pet's care.

  2. A care plan with clear pricing.

    You’ll always see the cost of care upfront so you can choose what’s right for your pet, your budget, and your peace of mind.

  3. Care that keeps caring at home

    Our team checks in, adjusts care if needed, and stays connected to make sure your pet gets better, not just seen.

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Member stories

Trusted by more than 100,000 families.

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  • A woman holding a small red-brown dog on a sofa against a blue wall
  • A woman in a striped sweater beside a golden retriever on a sofa
  • A teenager beside a tan and white dog on a sofa
  • A white dog beside a woman in glasses on a sofa
  • Lindsey on a sofa with Archer, a gray and white dog

The scores behind the stories

Three review sites, three ratings, one waiting room full of wagging tails.

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Locations

Find us in your neighborhood.

Our clinics are conveniently located and designed to feel just like home to you, your pet, and our team.

You’ll know you’re in the right place when your dog runs to the front door instead of across the parking lot.

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Texas

  • 2015 Aldrich St.
    Austin, TX 78723
  • 1100 S. Lamar Blvd, Suite 1105
    Austin, TX 78704
  • 5301 W Lovers Ln
    Dallas, TX 75209, USA
  • 5290 Belt Line Rd. Suite 134
    Dallas, TX 75254
  • 6465 E Mockingbird Ln
    Dallas, TX 75214, USA
  • 238 W 19th St.
    Houston, TX 77008
  • 6027 Kirby Dr
    Houston, TX 77005

Southern California

  • 16437 Ventura Blvd.
    Encino, CA 91436
  • 6463 Pacific Coast Hwy
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • 4850 Hollywood Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • 2828 Santa Monica Blvd
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • 359 S La Brea Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
  • 1901 Westwood Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • 12775 Millennium Dr Suite 115
    Playa Vista, CA 90094
  • 8122 Beverly Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • 12157 Ventura Blvd
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • 10023 Jefferson Blvd
    Culver City, CA 90232
  • 616 E Colorado Blvd
    Pasadena, CA 91101
  • 301 W Olympic Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • 224 W Colorado St
    Glendale, CA 91204
  • 1108 N Sepulveda Blvd
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • 10028 Adams Ave.
    Huntington Beach, CA 92646
  • 462 E 17th St. Suite B
    Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Northern California, Colorado and Arizona

  • 215 Alma St
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • 401 Divisadero St.
    San Francisco, CA 94117
  • 760 Hearst Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94710
  • 1650 Pacific Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • 1360 Mt Diablo Blvd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • 3370 E 1st Ave.
    Denver, CO 80206
  • 4290 E Indian School Rd, Ste #117
    Phoenix, AZ 85018

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Services

From checkups to late night throw ups.

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Plans and pricing

A plan for every kind of pet parent.

Whether you have a dog that eats a lot of socks or a cat that just pops by once a year, we’ve got you covered.

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Why Pet Dental Cleanings Require Anesthesia: What Every Owner Should Know

Monitoring throughout the day. Every pet having a dental cleaning at modernanimal has a dedicated anesthetist monitoring their vital signs through the procedure and recovery. The cleaning also includes an IV catheter and fluids, pre-anesthetic medications, and anesthetic monitoring.

What to Expect When Your Pet Gets a Dental Cleaning at modernanimal

Why Pet Dental Cleanings Require Anesthesia

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Toy safety

Are Your Dog's Toys Actually Safe?

Walk into any pet store and the toy aisle is overwhelming. Rubber toys, tennis balls, rope toys, bones, chews, squeakers. They all look harmless enough, and most of them are marketed as safe and fun for dogs. The framework our vets use is simple: fetch or not fetch.

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Mouth care

A Guide to Brushing Your Dog's Teeth (Even If You're Not Doing It Every Day)

Here's something most dog owners know but don't always act on: their dog's teeth need regular brushing. And here's something most vets know but don't always say out loud: almost nobody is doing it every single day, and that's okay. The goal of this post isn't to make you feel guilty about your dog's dental routine. It's to give you practical, realistic guidance that actually fits into your life, because some brushing is dramatically better than none, and getting started is easier than most people think.

Dr. Storm, lead doctor at modernanimal in Manhattan Beach, demonstrates the technique with her own dog Rosie, and the approach is about as low-pressure as it gets. No wrestling your dog's mouth open. No expensive equipment. Just a toothbrush, some dog-safe toothpaste, and a dog that's relaxed and in a good mood.

Step three: lift the lip, don't open the mouth

This is the key insight that makes dog tooth brushing much more manageable than most people expect. You do not need to open your dog's mouth. The outer surfaces of the teeth, which are the surfaces most prone to tartar buildup, are fully accessible by simply lifting the lip.

Use your non-dominant hand to gently lift the upper lip on one side of the mouth, exposing the teeth and gum line. Keep the motion gentle and calm. Most dogs tolerate lip lifting much better than they tolerate having their mouth held open, and because you're not restraining the jaw, the dog feels less trapped and is more likely to stay relaxed.

How often do you actually need to brush your dog's teeth?

It's also true that most people don't manage it every day, and that's not a reason to give up entirely. Brushing three to four times a week provides meaningful benefit. Even once or twice a week is better than not brushing at all. The key is consistency over time rather than perfection in any given week. A sustainable routine you can actually stick to is worth more than an ideal routine you abandon after a month.

Dr. Storm puts it plainly: she has kids, she runs a clinic, and she doesn't brush Rosie's teeth every single day. What she does is keep it realistic, do it when she can, and not let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

  • You don't need to open your dog's mouth to brush their teeth. Simply lifting the lip and scrubbing along the outer surfaces of the teeth is effective and much easier for most dogs to tolerate.
  • Brushing every day is the ideal, but any brushing is better than none. Even a few times a week makes a meaningful difference in your dog's oral health over time.
  • Use toothpaste formulated specifically for dogs. Human toothpaste contains ingredients that are toxic to dogs and should never be used.

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How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat

modernanimal exam rooms use feline pheromone diffusers and low stress handling techniques to help cats feel more comfortable from the moment they arrive.

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Carrier prep at home

Carrier preparation is one of the most impactful things you can do before the visit. A cat that is comfortable in their carrier arrives at the clinic in a much better state than one that was forced into it at the last minute.

A few things that help:

  • Leave the carrier out for a few days before the appointment. Let your cat explore it on their own terms and associate it with something familiar rather than something that only appears before a stressful event.
  • Add soft bedding inside. Familiar smells and a comfortable surface make a difference.
  • Use pheromone wipes or sprays inside the carrier. These are available at most pet stores and help create a calming environment during the ride.

On our side of the door

Every modernanimal team member is trained in low stress handling techniques for cats. That means thoughtful, calm interactions designed to keep your cat as comfortable as possible throughout the visit.

If your cat is due for a wellness exam or any other care, book through the modernanimal app. And if you want to talk through how to best prepare your cat before coming in, our team is available anytime through 24/7 Virtual Care.

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What the vets get asked most

Straight answers on toys, microchips and rainy-day boredom, written by the modernanimal care team.

How do I know if a toy is too hard for my dog?
Run the thumbnail test: dig a nail into the toy. If the surface stays rigid, the toy is too hard for safe chewing. Our vets also offer a simpler rule of thumb: if you wouldn't gnaw on it yourself for fear of cracking a tooth, it doesn't belong in your dog's mouth. Hardness is the leading cause of tooth fractures in dogs from toy-related injuries.
Are tennis balls safe for dogs?
Tennis balls are safe for fetch but not for chewing. The outer fuzz acts like sandpaper on tooth enamel during sustained chewing, and the fibers can separate and be inhaled or swallowed. If your dog loves to carry a tennis ball around without aggressive chewing, the risk is lower. If your dog is a dedicated chewer who works on the ball rather than just retrieving it, a different toy is a safer choice.
Are bone marrow toys safe for dogs?
It depends on the specific product. Many hard bone marrow toys are too rigid to be safe for sustained chewing and can cause tooth fractures. Our vets recommend running any bone-style toy through the bite test before it goes to your dog, and rejecting it if it won't yield under firm pressure. Softer, more flexible bone-style toys that pass the bite test are a safer option for dogs that love to chew.
How do I choose the right size toy for my dog?
Pick one that is too big to disappear whole into your dog's mouth. For aggressive chewers, err on the larger side. As toys wear down through use, retire them before they reach a size that could be swallowed. When in doubt, go bigger rather than smaller, particularly for large or powerful chewers.
Can a microchip track my pet's location?
No. Standard pet microchips are passive devices with no GPS capability and no battery. They do not emit a signal and cannot track a pet's location in real time. They can only be detected when a scanner is passed directly over the chip at close range. GPS tracking devices for pets exist as separate collar-attached products and serve a different purpose. A microchip provides permanent identification. A GPS tracker provides real-time location data. Both can be valuable, but they are entirely separate technologies.
Does microchipping hurt my pet?
Most pets tolerate microchipping very well. The injection feels similar to a standard vaccine, and the reaction from most animals is minimal. Some pets don't react at all. The procedure takes only a few seconds, requires no anesthesia or sedation, and has no recovery period. There is no wound care required afterward, and your pet can resume normal activity immediately.
My pet is indoor only. Do they still need a microchip?
Yes. Indoor-only pets escape more often than owners anticipate, typically through open doors, windows, or gaps created during moments of distraction or unusual household activity. Fireworks, storms, and other fear-inducing situations can trigger escape behavior in even the calmest animals. A microchip is the most reliable permanent form of identification available and is recommended for all pets regardless of lifestyle.
How long does a microchip last?
A properly implanted microchip is designed to last the lifetime of the animal. There is no battery to replace and no component that degrades over time under normal circumstances. The biocompatible casing integrates with surrounding tissue and keeps the chip in place. Your vet will scan the chip at routine wellness visits to confirm it remains readable, which is a good ongoing check that everything is functioning as expected.
How can I exercise my dog when it's too hot to go outside?
Combine a short walk in the early morning, when the pavement has cooled, with indoor enrichment for the rest of the day. Indoors, focus on nose work, food puzzles, training games, and safe physical play like tug or an indoor obstacle course. Watch your footing on slick floors, go easy on high-impact jumping, and keep sessions short for flat-faced breeds, who can overheat even inside.
Do puzzle toys really tire dogs out?
Yes. Problem-solving and foraging engage a dog's mind and tap into natural instincts, and that mental work is genuinely tiring. Many owners find that twenty minutes with a puzzle feeder or a snuffle mat settles their dog more thoroughly than a long walk, which makes these tools especially valuable when the heat limits outdoor time.

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