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Preventive Health Care The best way to treat medical problems is to prevent them. During your office visit, appropriate preventative health care and products for your pet will be discussed. Be sure to schedule yearly check-ups for your pet along with regular vaccinations and bi-annual screenings for intestinal parasites. Vaccinations A full check-up along with yearly vaccinations is important to your pet’s health. We administer all routine vaccinations for your cat or dog. For dogs we administer Canine Distemper, Parainfuenza, Canine Parvovirus, Coronavirus, Rabies (required by law), Bordetella (Kennel cough), 4 Way Leptospirosis, and Lyme. For cats we administer Feline Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Caliclvirus, Chlamydia, Rabies (required by law), Feline Leukemia, Feline Pneumonia (FIP), and Kennel cough. Due to the heavy tick infestation in our area we place a large emphasis on the lyme vaccine. On-site Laboratory Our on-site laboratory allows us to do a wide variety of blood testing in house. If more extensive lab work is needed, it may be sent to an outside laboratory. Also, since the incidences of positive results for tickborne diseases are on a sharp increase in our area, we now test for Heartworm, Ehrlichia, and Lyme disease with a three in one test. General Surgery Surgery is performed using the most current and safest anesthetics available. If an invasive procedure is required, it will be handled and monitored by a skilled team using the best equipment and instrumentation. Prior to surgery, a thorough exam will be given, and pre-anesthetic blood work will be done at the owner’s request or Doctor’s discretion to ensure maximum patient safety. Vital signs are monitored throughout the surgery. Pain management is administered during and after the procedure and can also be sent home upon Dr. recommendation or owner request. Some of the surgical services that we offer at our hospital include:
Dental Care Cleaning and polishing teeth promotes healthy teeth and gums and has a positive effect on a pet’s overall health. Proper dental care not only prevents bad breath and periodontal disease, but also prevents infection spreading through the blood stream to your pet’s liver, kidneys, and heart. We provide routine cleaning and any necessary extractions at our clinic. Senior Pet Care and Geriatric Evaluations Great strides have been made in addressing the needs of older pets. We are equipped with knowledge, products and diagnostic tools to identify age related problems and formulate realistic strategies to allow pets to live longer and richer lives. Please consult us if you have any questions regarding your senior pet. Pharmacy If your pet needs a prescription our pharmacy is fully equipped to fill it. We stock an extensive drug inventory. Medications can be conveniently dispensed before leaving the clinic. Some of the supplies that we offer include:
Prescription Diets and Nutrition Counseling It has been our experience that certain physical problems with our pets stem form the types of food they eat. We can prescribe special diets to help treat many conditions and diseases. We stock a very extensive range of Prescription Diets form Hills and Iams. We are happy to place special orders to assure that your pet is able to get the diet that is recommended. Some of the conditions that these diets help manage include:
Radiology Radiographs are essential for diagnosing certain medical problems, and are performed routinely, with pets being either awake or anesthetized. Our in-house x-ray machine and automatic processor provide immediate internal information to aid in making a diagnosis. Micro chipping We provide Avid microchip implant technology that registers your pet and reduces its chances of being lost. A microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is implanted beneath a pet’s skin between the shoulder blades, and stays there for the pet’s entire life. This procedure is as easy and painless as a vaccination. Each microchip has a unique number. This number, as well as information about the pet and its owner is added to a worldwide pet registry. Most veterinarians and animal shelters have electronic scanners for detecting and reading these chips. When a missing pet is found, the chip is scanned and the registry contacts the owner.
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