Services

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:  Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs.  
      
Surgical Services:  Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures. In addition to routine surgical procedures, we offer surgical services by board certified surgical specialists: Dr. Paul Cechner and Dr. Linda Larsen.

Laser Surgery: Using a state of the art CO2 Laser, we are able to perform surgeries with more precision, less pain, less bleeding and less chance of infection.

Laser Therapy: An effective alternate non-surgical therapy for arthritis, acute and chronic pain, back injuries, sprains and strains, swelling and edema, and wound healing.

Acupuncture: Acupuncture is indicated mainly for functional problems such as paralysis, noninfectious inflammation and pain. Commonly treated conditions in pets include: musculoskeletal problems, skin problems, such as lick granulomas and allergies; respiratory problems, such as feline asthma, gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea, and some forms of cancer.

Chiropractic: Chiropractic is indicated for many conditions: neck, back, leg and tail pain; lameness; injuries; behavioral or mood changes; other chronic disorders that do not resolve as expected.

   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.

Stem Cell Therapy: The use of a concentrated form of autologous adipose-derived adult stem cells (fat cells from your pet) to treat traumatic and degenerative diseases in dogs. Current uses include traumatic injuries to bones and ligaments and osteoarthritis of the hip; knee, and elbow. Future uses under investigation include neurologic, heart, kidney, and immune diseases.
    
Internal medicine consults: We offer in-hospital referrals to an internal medicine specialist who performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures and helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
   
Electrocardiography Services:  We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, digital dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent identification: We offer AVID microchip identification.
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets. We also are proud to offer a home delivery pharmacy

Individualized Flea Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Natural and Holistic Therapies: acupuncture and chiropractic treatments along with nutritional counseling, western supplements, Chinese herbal remedies and physical therapy recommendations. The goal of treatment is to provide natural options to improve the health and quality of life of dogs and cats without harmful side effects.
    
Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Boarding:  We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday and between 5:30 and 6:30 on Sundays.

Bathing/Grooming:  Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available as well as grooming.

Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies..