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Annual Examinations/Preventive Health Care
We feel strongly that every pet should be examined at least once a year. Since pets age much faster than humans, an annual exam is even more important. Every exam includes a dental checkup to be sure your pet's teeth and gums stay healthy. As your pet grows older, we may suggest bloodwork to screen for kidney, liver and thyroid diseases.
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Weight check/Nutrition Counseling
We weigh every pet at every exam -- weight loss can
signal the start of many diseases. Weight gain
or obesity is no healthier for our pets than it
is for us. Purina recently concluded a 15 year
study that showed healthy-weight dogs lived an
average of 2 ½ years longer than their overweight
littermates. If your pet is obese we can give you
advice on how to improve his diet. For the treatment
of obesity in dogs, we offer Slendrol, a safe and
effective weight-loss prescription medicine. Slendrol
is a liquid medication that is given orally once
a day. It reduces appetite, so dogs eat less and
lose weight – safely.
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Eye exams and screenings
The eyes are checked at every visit, and if necessary screened for glaucoma with our state-of-art Tonopen.
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General surgery
Dr. Niebojeski and Dr. Aylward are both experienced
surgeons. They routinely perform surgeries such
a spaying, neutering, declawing, mastectomy, cyst
and tumor removal, cystotomy, and others. Dr. Aylward
has a specialized interest in Veterinary Dentistry
and is skilled in more advanced dental procedures
and surgery. When a case requires more specialized
care or equipment, such as orthopedic or neurological
surgeries, we have several facilities where we
routinely refer cases.
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Anesthesia
We use both injectable and gas anesthesia protocols, depending on the patient and the surgery. While under anesthesia, all pets have their temperature, blood pressure, heart and respiratory rates constantly monitored, and are connected to a pulse oximeter to monitor their blood oxygenation levels.
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Radiographs and ultrasound
We have an on-site Xray machine and automatic processor that can give us results within 5 minutes. When an ultrasound is necessary, we call in a mobile specialist who comes to our practice. This gives us the benefits of state-of-the-art equipment, as well as consultation with an internal medicine specialist regarding the patient's case.
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Dental cleanings/extractions
Good dental health is important to the overall health of your pet. Infection in the mouth can cause pain, and can spread infection to other organs, such as the heart, kidneys and liver. A clean and healthy mouth has been shown to add 2-4 years to your pet's life. We sedate your pet and clean his mouth with an ultrasonic scaler, polish the teeth, apply fluoride, and then coat with Oravet, a new product that provides a slippery surface to each tooth, making it much harder for plaque to stick in the future.
Our Digital Dental X-ray machine allows us to take state-of-the-art digital x-rays of your pet's teeth, therefore allowing us to perform a superior oral exam. The added information the x-rays provide can aid in deciding whether a tooth can be saved or is causing pain and needs extraction. We will also give you advice on at-home care to keep those teeth shiny.
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On-site laboratory
We are able to run most blood tests in house within an hour, in situations that require a rapid response. We can also do pre-surgical blood work on the day of surgery, for the most accurate information. Routine work can be sent to a large veterinary laboratory capable of running a wide variety of tests.
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Pharmacy
We stock a full supply of medications intended to
keep your pet healthy. Our staff also understands
the proper use of everything we sell. If you have
trouble remembering your dog's once-a-month heartworm
medications, we can offer suggestions or alternatives.
If you want to know the best and safest products
for keeping your pets flea and tick-free, we have
the answers -- sound advice from trained staff,
that you can't get at the grocery or discount store.
Online ordering and home delivery service is available
thorough our website.
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Home Delivery
Service
You can order many products online through our hospital
website and have them delivered right to your home.
Our prices are competitive with other online prescription
services. By ordering your medication through our
website, you eliminate the risk of receiving a counterfeit
product, or incorrect dose – problems often
encountered when ordering from other generic internet
retailers. All orders are approved by one of our
doctors. Some products available include, heartworm
preventative, Frontline and other flea and tick preventatives,
Hill’s pet food, thyroid medications, arthritis
medications, skin and ear care products, allergy
medications, and much more!
Click on the “Home Delivery” icon on
the bottom of our homepage to order online and arrange
for your home delivery.
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Vaccinations
Our doctors consider each patient individually. We will discuss your pet's lifestyle and habits, and recommend a vaccine plan that we think best. For many diseases, we are now recommending revaccination every three years, instead of the old idea that everything was given every year. We will be happy to discuss these new ideas and recommendations with you at your annual visit.
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Microchip Pet Identification
This is a permanent identification system and is a quick, simple, and affordable way to protect your pet from getting lost. A tiny microchip with your pet's personal identification number is injected under the animal's skin. Your pet's ID number, along with your contact information, is entered into an international database. If your pet is found and is taken to a clinic or shelter, they can be scanned and ultimately returned to you.
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