| Anesthesia |
The highest quality anesthetics available
(Propofol, Isoflurane, Sevoflurane and Versed) are used on our
patients. All patients receive a thorough pre-anesthetic physical exam
the day of anesthesia, and, if required, receive pre-anesthetic blood
tests that are performed in our clinical laboratory.
During
anesthesia several monitors are used to track our patients' vital
signs. An EKG records electrical activity of the heart, a
Pulse-Oximeter monitors oxygen content of the blood and heart rate and
an Apnea Monitor tracks respiration rate. Fluids are administered via
specialized IV pumps in order to maintain blood pressure and
circulation, and warm air blankets ( Bair Huggers ) keep our patients
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| Behavior Counseling |
We're dedicated to the special
relationship that exists between pets and their humans. Sometimes,
however, that relationship is strained by bad behavior exhibited by
your cat or dog. Our doctors offer behavior counseling to help overcome
some of the worst behavior problems like urinating outside of the box,
biting and separation anxiety.
Focusing on the overall health of
your pet is the first step in working with behavior problems.
Addressing both the physical and behavioral health of your pet is
critical in your pet's overall well-being and identifying the cause of
the bad behavior.
If physical problems are contributing
factors to the behavior problems they can be identified and treated
appropriately. Sometimes the use of medication for the treatment of
particular behavior problems will be prescribed when appropriate. |
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| Clinical Laboratory Department |
Our in-house laboratory runs at all
hours. Tests can be performed within minutes after a pet is admitted to
the hospital - saving valuable time in emergency situations. Routine
pre-anesthetic blood tests can also be performed the same day as
scheduled or emergency surgery.
Blood, urine, and fecal tests are also ran in this department in order to diagnose and monitor many conditions such as:
- Bacterial, viral and fungal infections
- Hormonal imbalances, such as diabetes
- Blood disorders, such as anemia
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
- Urinary and digestive disorders
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| Dentistry |
Proper dental care helps pets maintain
more than a nice smile and fresh breath. Dogs and cats suffer the same
dental and periodontal diseases we do, often to a more serious extent.
By age 4, most dogs and cats have periodontal disease.
Our
digital dental radiograph ('x-ray') unit has significantly improved our
ability to identify fractured and abscessed teeth and the presence of
tooth-root disease - allowing earlier and easier (and less costly)
treatments. We perform complete dental cleanings for approximately
1,000 pets annually. |
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| Diagnostic Radiography and Ultrasound |
| Radiographs |
In an emergency, x-rays can provide
life-saving information within minutes of the time you and your pet
arrive at the hospital. This is an invaluable aid that is utilized
daily ? helping to diagnose a variety of conditions such as:
- Broken bones
- Cardiopulmonary diseases (heart failure, pneumonia, asthma)
- Bladder and kidney stones
- Back injuries ('slipped disks')
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Accurate count of puppies or kittens before they're born!
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| Ultrasound |
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The use of ultrasound allows us to
diagnose various cardiac and abdominal conditions non- invasively ,
with minimal patient stress and discomfort. Many times ultrasound will
reveal fluid, masses, enlarged organs, and other abnormalities that are
not evident on plain radiographs. Ultrasound is often used to guide
aspiration of fluid for analysis and for taking biopsies of organs such
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| Laparoscopy and Endoscopy |
| With the use of fiberoptics we can
visualize internal organs with a clarity that allows us to perform
biopsies and determine the cause of a pet's illness without the use of
invasive procedures like exploratory surgery. These procedures allow a
diagnosis to be reached faster, with less patient discomfort, and more
rapid patient recovery, than ever before. These are the same pieces of
equipment you would find in a human critical care facility. The era of
minimally-invasive surgical procedures for veterinary patients has
arrived. |
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| Oncology and Chemotherapy |
| One of the most heartbreaking diagnoses a
pet owner can receive is that their pet has cancer. Our doctors have
special interests in Oncology and Chemotherapy, which enables us to
guide your decisions about treatment options and quality-of-life
issues. Fortunately, the adverse effects of chemotherapy are less
severe and better tolerated in dogs and cats than in people. With the
full range of chemotherapeutic options available to our veterinary
patients, we can offer them the best in critical care at this time in
their lives. |
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| Routine and Complex Surgeries |
| With two surgery suites fully equipped
with state-of-the art anesthetics and monitoring equipment, surgeries
are performed daily by our staff veterinarians. Occasionally,
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons with advanced training will perform
unusual or complex surgeries when needed. |
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- Fracture repairs
- Exploratory abdominal surgery
- Stomach and intestinal surgery to remove foreign objects or tumors
- Surgeries of the liver, kidneys, and spleen
- Removal of bladder stones
- Repair of torn knee ligaments
- Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat surgery
- Spays and neuters
- Caesarian sections
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