If left untreated, dental disease can not only be painful and inhibit proper nutrition, but it can also lead to serious systemic issues that may threaten your pet’s overall health before symptoms are noticeable. For these reasons, we strongly consider dental care an important piece of your dog’s or cat’s preventive health-care program.
Vaccination
For your convenience, ‘drop-off’ appointments are available. A ‘drop off’ means you can drop your pet off with us in the morning to stay for a check-up while you’re at work. The doctors can examine and treat the patient in between appointments. Once the doctor is done, they will give you a call to go over the diagnosis and to give you discharge instructions. For the safety of all animals in our care, we require that all vaccinations be up to date.
Nutritional Counseling
Nutritional Counseling Proper nutrition along with fresh, clean water is an essential ingredient for your pet's overall good health. As your pet's caregiver, nutrition is the most significant health [...]
Comprehensive Examination
We offer annual physical exams, wellness care and husbandry consultations. Our trained staff can guide you with the proper care and nutrition of your rabbit.
A: We recommend testing your dog annually for intestinal parasites, heartworm disease, and Lyme disease. Parasites can be detected through analysis of a fresh stool sample usually brought to the clinic the day of your dog’s annual exam. A simple blood test performed in the exam room can determine if your dog has been exposed to the organisms causing Heartworm and Lyme Disease.
Pain Management
A: Anything that causes pain in people can be expected to cause pain in animals. Pets may not show the same symptoms of pain as people do; they usually don’t whine or cry, but you can be sure they feel it. Pain medications needed will depend on the surgery performed. Major procedures require more pain relief than things like minor lacerations. For dogs, we may recommend an oral anti-inflammatory the day after surgery and several days after to lessen the risk of discomfort and swelling. We use newer medications, which are less likely to cause stomach upset and can be given even on the morning of surgery.
Vomiting Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
A: Allergies in dogs are becoming a more common and serious problem. A dog can develop allergies to many things we are allergic to including pollens, molds, dust, and grasses. Dogs may also become allergic to the food they eat. Allergies usually manifest as skin problems in your dog. Excessive scratching and licking various parts of the body, chronic ear infections, and poor skin conditions are common clinical signs. Allergies can be tested for if necessary, however, most are managed medically with antihistamines, specialized diets, and topical therapies. A specific treatment plan is usually tailored to your dog’s specific needs.
A: The best time to spay or neuter your cat is around six months of age. Studies suggest that when a cat is sterilized at this age, many reproductive organ-related health problems such as uterine, ovarian, and mammary infections and cancers, testicular disease, prostatic disease, and cancer can be prevented. Another advantage is that by spaying and neutering your cat, you will decrease his or her tendency to roam and look for a mate or get into fights, thus reducing the risks of contracting contagious diseases, like feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, as well as catfights or other traumatic injuries.
A: Annual bloodwork will help screen for preventable and/or treatable conditions before they become problematic. As your cat ages, he or she is more likely to have heart, kidney, and thyroid problems. A quick blood sample can determine if these and other organs are working properly.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
A: Brushing your dog’s teeth can significantly decrease the development of plaque and tartar on the teeth that may eventually cause gingivitis and periodontal disease. Remember to use only canine toothpaste when brushing. Poor dental hygiene is commonly seen in our clinic and can lead to more serious infections and health problems if not controlled. Without brushing, many dogs will eventually need to have their teeth professionally scaled and cleaned to avoid tooth decay, loss, and systemic illness.
Should we find any issues, such as evidence of gum or tooth erosion, gingivitis, or excessive plaque buildup, we will discuss this with you and offer treatment options for your pet. We are experienced dental practitioners and are capable of offering a number of dental procedures and oral surgeries.
Veterinary Surgery
If you have questions about our surgical services please take a look at our FAQs or Contact Us for more information.
Spaying and Neutering
A: Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also, a pre-anesthetic blood screen is required prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.
Before your pet undergoes any surgical procedure, a thorough examination takes place. This exam includes a pre-surgical blood screen, which, along with your pet’s anesthetic history, breed, preexisting conditions, and age, will be used to determine a unique anesthesia protocol. These tests have the added benefit of establishing a baseline for the comparison of future blood tests, should your pet require any.
To learn more about our medical boarding services, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. We’d be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you might have.
Grooming
Ward personnel are responsible for animal handling, bathing and grooming, cleaning, feeding, laundry, waste disposal, general hospital maintenance.