Pacific Coast Veterinary Specialists

Pacific Coast Veterinary Specialists Specialty hospital for dogs & cats. Internal medicine, surgery & advanced diagnostics - Calabasas CA
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Book online appointments at pcvs.vet or call 818-514-9464

08/25/2026

Apparently we have true artists on staff here at PCVS! 🤩 Absolutely in love with this bandage art done on Gretzky, who recently had a mass removed by Dr. Tallant. Shoutout to our technicians Gaby and Sandra for always going above and beyond for our patients, while also bringing joy to their humans too.

08/19/2026

POV: Getting ready for a blood draw but the saxophones start playing and you can just tell that it won’t be an easy one.

08/13/2026

Ever wonder what the inside of a dog’s airway looks like? This is a bronchoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that allows us to directly visualize the airway and diagnose chronic airway diseases, investigate recurring pneumonias, and remove foreign bodies.

If your pet has been experiencing chronic coughing, breathing difficulties, or recurring respiratory infections that are not responding to treatment, give us a call or visit our website. 📲

08/07/2026

Here is Carter’s stone removal, and Dr. Bisignano doing his thing.

Using a flexible ureteroscope and laser lithotripsy, we carefully fragmented the urethral stone. The remaining fragments were then flushed back into the bladder and removed through a percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCL). Depending on the size and location of the stones, we also use cystoscopy and specialized retrieval baskets to safely and efficiently clear the urinary tract while minimizing trauma.

Every patient is different, which is why we tailor our approach using the full range of endourologic techniques available to us. Combining advanced technology with minimally invasive procedures allows us to treat even complex stone cases while reducing discomfort, avoiding more invasive surgery whenever possible, and getting pets back to feeling like themselves faster.

Stone free and back to being the sweet, gentle boy he is. 🫶

Everyone meet Carter. And the stone that was lodged in his urethra. This sweet, gentle boy came to us in pain and discom...
08/06/2026

Everyone meet Carter. And the stone that was lodged in his urethra. This sweet, gentle boy came to us in pain and discomfort but was not completely obstructed, which meant it was time for another PCCL procedure here at PCVS.

Reel coming soon of Dr. Bisignano doing his thing. 🫣

08/03/2026

The follow up to that X-ray we posted. From one large bladder stone to a stone free bladder, without surgery.

Using a cystoscopic approach, Dr. Bisignano advanced a small camera into the bladder and used a laser to precisely fragment the stone into smaller pieces. The fragments were then removed through the scope using basket retrieval, no surgical incision required.

For the right patients, laser lithotripsy means less discomfort, faster recovery, and an excellent outcome. Also pretty darn cool to watch being done.

THIS is what advanced endourology looks like.🙂‍↔️

07/17/2026

Not all bladder stones require traditional surgery!

This is Dr. Bisignano performing a Percutaneous Cystolithotomy (PCCL) combined with laser lithotripsy. PCCL removes bladder stones through a small incision, and when stones are too large, laser lithotripsy breaks them down first. In some patients, laser lithotripsy alone can get the job done without any incision at all.

Removing the stones is just the beginning. Once analyzed, we build a prevention plan to help keep them from coming back.

Every case is different, and Dr. Bisignano evaluates each patient individually to find the safest, most effective approach.

07/15/2026

WHATS IN THE BOX?!
Pranking our poor, sweet doctors is THE best team bonding activity 😈

07/06/2026

Last week we shared a post about foxtail prevention. The very next day, we had the cutest pup on our schedule for sudden, violent sneezing episodes.

After a normal CT scan, Dr. Lottati performed a rhinoscopy and pulled out a very, very long foxtail.

Foxtails are no joke, folks. Check out our last post for tips on prevention and what signs to watch for. 🙂‍↔️

Our team will be celebrating responsibly, avoiding fireworks, and pretending our pets are not judging our hot dog consum...
07/03/2026

Our team will be celebrating responsibly, avoiding fireworks, and pretending our pets are not judging our hot dog consumption. 🌭👀

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! A friendly reminder to keep your pets indoors, secure, and away from fireworks. They are not fans of freedom booms.

We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6th. 🐾

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5789 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA
91302

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