Cleared by the FDA for therapeutic use, cold laser therapy is a safe, non-invasive therapy used to treat conditions involving pain and inflammation. It has no negative side-effects. The only preparation needed for the procedure is protective eyewear for the operator and the patient. Cold lasers are often used as a complement to other treatments.
We provide comprehensive wellness exams for dogs and cats. We recommend administering this exam annually to develop a detailed medical history for your pet and to screen your pet for any signs of illness or disease. This preventative measure helps detect conditions and diseases early in their development, which improves the prognosis and reduces the
We offer services for the examination, maintanence, and treatment of your pet's teeth, gums, and mouth. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, periodontal disease (i.e., gum disease) is the most common health problem that veterinarians find in pets. By the age of two, it's estimated that about 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some form
Microchips for pets are safe, permanent, and affordable. Because collars and tags can be torn or taken off, microchips are the only way to ensure that your pet will be quickly identified if they become lost. Each chip has a unique identification number that links your pet to your contact information, which can later be
Routine vaccinations protect our pets from deadly infectious diseases by stimulating their immune system to fight off viruses. There are different types of vaccines available. Core vaccines are given to all pets, while other vaccines may be administered to a pet depending on their level of contact with sources of infectious disease. We recommend that both
Fleas and ticks are not only uncomfortable for pets--they cause serious health problems too. We offer a variety of options for flea and tick treatment and prevention.
Heartworms are deadly parasitic worms transferred by mosquitoes that can infect the hearts and lungs of dogs and cats. Heartworm prevention should typically start around 6 to 8 weeks of age and be administered monthly to pets for the rest of their lives. We recommend testing dogs semiannually for heartworms. Although heartworms can be treated in
Deworming is a procedure where pets are administered a drug that expels intestinal parasites from their bodies. Puppies and kittens are most susceptible to intestinal parasites, so they need to be dewormed more frequently, while adult dogs and cats need to be dewormed about twice a year.
Diabetes is a disease where sugar cannot enter the body's cells due to an insensitivity to the pancreatic hormone insulin or deficiency of insulin (Type I and Type II, respectively). This results in too much sugar in the body's bloodstream, while cells are deprived of their source of chemical energy. We are equipped with monitoring systems
Dermatology in veterinary medicine is concerned with the health of the fur, claws, and skin of an animal. Dermatological diseases can be caused by allergies, parasites, infections, hormonal imbalances, and sometimes autoimmune disorders and may include symptoms such as itchiness, excessive dander, loss of fur, bumps, lumps, inflammation, and redness of the skin. We have
