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Our Services

Here is an outline of the various services we can provide for your pets.
Click on any link to see more about that service or the part of the hospital in which it is performed.

Preventive Medicine
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Well-patient care

  • Yearly physical exam for all species of pets

  • Individualized vaccination program based on your pet's specific needs

  • Yearly testing for intestinal parasites, Heartworm, Lyme Disease, and Ehrlichia canis

  • Parasite control (Heartworm, Fleas and Ticks, Intestinal Parasites)

  • Screening for breed-specific medical conditions

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Semi-Annual Senior Wellness Exam including baseline blood profile and urinalysis

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Pet-selection and behavioral counseling, to ensure a long happy relationship between pet and family

Oral Health Care

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 Dental Prophylaxis

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Periodontal Procedures

Diagnostic Procedures

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In-house Laboratory Testing, including blood profiles, urine. fecal exams, skin scrapings and cytology

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Specialized tests are sent to the premier laboratory facilities in the U.S.

  • Thyroid Profiles to Michigan State University

  • Gastrointestinal Studies to Texas A&M University

  • Allergy Testing to Spectrum Laboratories

bullet Medical Imaging, including Radiography (X-rays), Ultrasound and Echocardiography.
bullet Exploratory Surgery and Biopsy
 
Treatment and Hospitalization
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Expert care of pets with medical problems

  • Out-patient,  in-patient or critical care

  • IV fluids

  • Oxygen therapy

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Convenient on-site Pharmacy for your pet's medication needs

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Order special diets and chronic medications on-line or by phone from (prescription required), delivered to your home or office. Automatic reminder service so you never run out!

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Many medications can be compounded in specific flavors or dosage forms for ease of administration - delivered right to your home!

  • Flavored chews

  • Flavored liquids

  • Capsules (for low doses; eliminates splitting of pills)

  • Transdermal gel (ideal for cats who just won't cooperate)

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Full line of Prescription Diets (Hill's, IVD, Purina, Waltham, etc.) for nutritional support of many conditions

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Medical Grooming

  • birds - beaks, nails and wings
     
  • clipping of matted coats
     
  • medicated baths
     
  • routine grooming for animals who require sedation
Soft Tissue Surgery
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Routine and special surgical procedures

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The most current anesthetic drugs and protocols for maximum patient safety

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Continuous patient monitoring (Heart rate, Respiration, Temperature, Electrocardiogram, Pulse Oximetry)

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Individual nursing care from admission to discharge

Behavior and Training
bullet Gentle, positive reinforcement techniques
bullet Puppy classes
bullet Private behavioral consultations
bullet More to come!
Client Education
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Lending library of educational books and videos

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Fun and educational tours for small groups of students, scouts, or clubs

 

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Last modified: May 04, 2008