Annual wellness exams
We recommend yearly comprehensive physical exams, internal parasite testing, and appropriate vaccinations. Yearly comprehensive physical exams allow for early detection and identification of potential problems. The yearly exam is the foundation of quality preventive medicine.
Acupuncture
We offer acupuncture as an alternative therapy to traditional Western veterinary medicine. The value of acupuncture can be appreciated particularly in the older patient. Acupuncture is well recognized as an alternative pain relief modality and vitality stimulator. Some conditions that respond favorably to acupuncture are, arthritis, nerve damage, diarrhea, impaction colic and lameness.
Geriatrics
Senior patients need extra care in addition to the annual physical exam and vaccinations. We are equipped to do the blood work, radiographs, ECG, and nutritional counseling needed for senior patients.
Endoscopy
With use of an endoscope we are able to visualize problems your pet might be having in his nasal cavity and upper GI tract and more accurately treat those problems. Some foreign objects can also be removed with an endoscope, eliminating the need for invasive surgery.
Laboratory
We are able to do most of our lab work in house so you will know your pet’s results within the hour. If we have to send out any special tests or cultures to a lab, we generally have results within one to two days.
Pharmacy
We carry a wide variety of medications in our pharmacy. If your pet has a need for a special or compounded medication we will order it for you. Close contact with pharmaceutical representatives keeps us up to date with the most recent advances in pharmaceutical science. We will be happy to fill prescriptions provided a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists.
Radiology
All radiology is done in house and you will have results immediately. Radiographs help to diagnose a wide variety of problems including foreign bodies, cardiovascular disease, and musculo-skeletal disorders.
Advanced Pain Management
We provide advanced pain management for animals post surgery and the most up to date care for patients with severe arthritis. Some of these services include acupuncture, local and regional nerve blocks, epidurals, and the most recent pain relieving medication. In geriatric animals, proper screening tests should be performed prior to treatment to lesson the potential for adverse effects.
Surgery
We perform all routine surgeries such as spays and neuters, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery. We are happy to refer you to a board certified surgeon specialist if your animal needs an in depth surgery. Our surgery suite is equipped with a heated surgery table to maintain your pet’s body temperature during surgery.
Anesthesia
Your animal will be anesthetized with safe up to date anesthetic and will be monitored by a trained licensed veterinary technician. We have the highest quality anesthetic monitoring system to help us ensure your pets health while anesthetized. We continually monitor your pets blood oxygen level, blood pressure, ECG, heart rate, and respiration rate.
Dental Care
Regular dental care is very important for the health of your pet. During a routine dental, we clean the teeth with an ultrasonic scaler to remove tartar buildup. Then, the teeth are polished to create a smooth surface on the tooth to reduce the buildup of tartar in the future. We can also apply Oravet and send an at home care kit of Oravet to slow down the accumulation of tartar so your pet will be able to go longer between dental cleanings. If your pet needs more in depth dental care such as tooth extractions or oral surgery, we are equipped to perform those procedures as well.
Equine Services
Advanced Equine Dentistry
Regular dentistry is very important for the health of your horse. We have some of the most advanced floating equipment available, thus are able to offer the most advanced dentistry in the area. We recommend yearly dental exams on all horses especially horses being ridden regularly. The earlier yearly dentistry is performed the better for it is easier to correct problems earlier in life than later. Some problems may even be corrected if caught early enough. If your horse needs more in depth dental care such as tooth extractions or oral surgery, we are equipped to perform those procedures as well. The following equine dental services provide comfort as well as proper oral function.
1.) Incisor reduction/realignment
2.) Correction of wave mouth, ramps, and beaks
3.) Reduction of overbearing molars
Annual Immunizations
We recommend the following annual immunizations for horses:
* Eastern and Western Encephalitis and Tetanus Toxoid
* Influenza and Rhinovirus
* Rabies
* West Nile Virus
* Strangles (pinnacle Intra-nasal)
The following annual equine immunizations we consider to be optional:
* Equine Protozoa Myeloencephalitis
* Potomac Horse Fever
* Pneumabort-K
Endoscopy
With use of an endoscope we are able to visualize problems your horse might be having in his/her airway, nasal cavity, urinary tract, and upper GI tract and more accurately treat those problems. Some od the diseases include laryngeal paralysis, nasal foreign body/disease, and urinary calculi. Some foreign objects can also be removed with an endoscope, elimination the need for invasive surgery.
Acupuncture
We also offer acupuncture as an alternative to traditional Western medicine. In some cases, acupuncture may be of benefit both diagnostically and therapeutically when Western medicine fails to produce expected results. Some conditions that respond favorably to acupuncture in horses are impaction colic, diarrhea, chronic uveitis, and obscure lameness.
Laboratory
We are able to do most of our lab work in house so you will know your horse's results within the hour. If we need to send out any special tests or cultures to a lab, we generally have results within one to two days.
Pharmacy
We carry a wide variety of medications in our pharmacy. If your horse has a need for a special or compounded medication, we will order it for you. We will be happy to fill prescriptions provided a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists.
Radiology
We routinely perform radiographs on lameness exams, pre-purchase exams, and soft tissue injuries. We are equipped with portable radiograph equipment; however, better diagnostic quality radiographs can usually be produced inside the hospital setting.
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography has become the best and most precise early determination for pregnancy in horses. Also, it is a valuble tool for determining healthy pregnancies and presence of twins. Tendon injuries and healing progress can also be diagnosed and monitored with ultrasound.
Surgery
We perform all routine surgeries such as castrations, patellar ligament stippling or desmotomy, stringhalt correction, and other soft tissue surgery.
Lameness and Prepurchase Exams
Lameness is common in horses and can be difficult to diagnose at times. We perform a variety of exams and services to properly determine the source of the lameness and the proper treatment. Pre-purchase exams can be very important for persons buying a horse. We try to customize each pre-purchase exam to fit the prospective buyer's needs.
