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Laboratory Tests: We have a full in house laboratory that allows us to quickly get results for diagnosis of disease,
monitoring, and wellness care. These tests include bloodwork, urinalysis, heartworm testing, fecal exams, feline leukemia
virus and feline immunodeficiency virus testing, Giardia testing, and analyzing aspirates from masses.
monitoring, and wellness care. These tests include bloodwork, urinalysis, heartworm testing, fecal exams, feline leukemia
virus and feline immunodeficiency virus testing, Giardia testing, and analyzing aspirates from masses.
Wellness Care: We emphasize preventive health care through annual wellness exams, vaccines, and laboratory tests. We
believe that the best way to care for your pet is to detect health problems early through routine testing. We also place resQ
microchips to help pets be reunited with their owners if they get lost or separated from one another.
believe that the best way to care for your pet is to detect health problems early through routine testing. We also place resQ
microchips to help pets be reunited with their owners if they get lost or separated from one another.
X-Ray Service: Our hospital is capable of doing most diagnostic radiography procedures using digital x-ray with results
available in minutes. X-rays are important for orthopedic disease including limping and for a variety of other problems.
Chest x-rays are important for visualizing changes to the lungs or heart when a pet is coughing or has a heart murmur.
Abdominal x-rays help in diagnosing causes for vomiting, diarrhea, and urinary tract problems. Our office does not have an
ultrasound, but the doctors will refer you to an internist, cardiologist, or oncologist if they feel an ultrasound is needed to
ensure your pet is getting the best care possible.
available in minutes. X-rays are important for orthopedic disease including limping and for a variety of other problems.
Chest x-rays are important for visualizing changes to the lungs or heart when a pet is coughing or has a heart murmur.
Abdominal x-rays help in diagnosing causes for vomiting, diarrhea, and urinary tract problems. Our office does not have an
ultrasound, but the doctors will refer you to an internist, cardiologist, or oncologist if they feel an ultrasound is needed to
ensure your pet is getting the best care possible.
Pharmacy: Our pharmacy is stocked with a complete array of veterinary medications, which can be dispensed at the time
of your pet's visit. Prescriptions will be written for items not available at our office. When refilling a prescription, please
call our office in advance to prevent unnecessary waiting.
of your pet's visit. Prescriptions will be written for items not available at our office. When refilling a prescription, please
call our office in advance to prevent unnecessary waiting.
Surgical Capability: Surgeries are performed Monday through Friday in our fully-equipped operating room. We
routinely perform spays, neuters, cat declaws, and growth removals. We also commonly remove bladder stones, remove
foreign bodies from the intestinal tract, and do exploratory surgery. Our doctors do not perform orthopedic surgeries, but
refer to surgical specialists for those procedures.
routinely perform spays, neuters, cat declaws, and growth removals. We also commonly remove bladder stones, remove
foreign bodies from the intestinal tract, and do exploratory surgery. Our doctors do not perform orthopedic surgeries, but
refer to surgical specialists for those procedures.
Anesthesia: Bloodwork is required for all of our patients to detect any underlying problems prior to anesthesia. Our
doctors tailor their anesthetic protocols to each patient's needs to keep your pet as safe and comfortable as possible. All
anesthetized patients are monitored by a licensed veterinary technician using EKG and pulse oximetery. We also require
intravenous fluids throughout the day of the procedure for our patients to ensure that they stay well hydrated and maintain
normal blood pressure while under anesthesia.
doctors tailor their anesthetic protocols to each patient's needs to keep your pet as safe and comfortable as possible. All
anesthetized patients are monitored by a licensed veterinary technician using EKG and pulse oximetery. We also require
intravenous fluids throughout the day of the procedure for our patients to ensure that they stay well hydrated and maintain
normal blood pressure while under anesthesia.
Dentistry: During your pet's annual exam, the doctor may recommend a dental cleaning. Since pets are anesthetized for
dentistry, we require bloodwork prior to the cleaning to ensure they will tolerate the anesthesia. We also require
intravenous fluids throughout the day of the procedure for all of our patients. While anesthetized, tarter is removed with an
ultrasonic scaler, the teeth are polished, and the health of the individual teeth and gums are evaluated. Dentistry is
important to remove the plaque and tarter accumulation on the teeth that contains large numbers of bacteria. These
bacteria create bad breath, cause periodontal disease, and can also spread through the body and produce a variety of health
problems.
If the teeth and gums are healthy, then the cleaning is all that is necessary to prevent gum disease and keep the mouth
healthy. However, if there is severe dental disease present, the doctor may need to extract that tooth or teeth. Pets who
have had teeth extracted do very well at home and do not tend to have any problems eating. They typically feel better once
their disease is addressed since dental disease is a painful condition. The best way to prevent future extractions is to have
routine dental cleanings performed and take care of your pet's teeth at home.
For home care, we recommend brushing your pet's teeth daily with a pet toothpaste. The brushing removes plaque from the
teeth and prevents it from forming tarter. The teeth need to be brushed daily to every-other day to prevent tarter
formation. Hill's t/d prescription diet works like brushing since the kibbles are specially formulated to scrub the teeth while
your pet chews. Oral care products such as CET Chews can also help extend the interval between dental cleanings.
dentistry, we require bloodwork prior to the cleaning to ensure they will tolerate the anesthesia. We also require
intravenous fluids throughout the day of the procedure for all of our patients. While anesthetized, tarter is removed with an
ultrasonic scaler, the teeth are polished, and the health of the individual teeth and gums are evaluated. Dentistry is
important to remove the plaque and tarter accumulation on the teeth that contains large numbers of bacteria. These
bacteria create bad breath, cause periodontal disease, and can also spread through the body and produce a variety of health
problems.
If the teeth and gums are healthy, then the cleaning is all that is necessary to prevent gum disease and keep the mouth
healthy. However, if there is severe dental disease present, the doctor may need to extract that tooth or teeth. Pets who
have had teeth extracted do very well at home and do not tend to have any problems eating. They typically feel better once
their disease is addressed since dental disease is a painful condition. The best way to prevent future extractions is to have
routine dental cleanings performed and take care of your pet's teeth at home.
For home care, we recommend brushing your pet's teeth daily with a pet toothpaste. The brushing removes plaque from the
teeth and prevents it from forming tarter. The teeth need to be brushed daily to every-other day to prevent tarter
formation. Hill's t/d prescription diet works like brushing since the kibbles are specially formulated to scrub the teeth while
your pet chews. Oral care products such as CET Chews can also help extend the interval between dental cleanings.
Prescription Pet Foods: We carry a full line of prescription diets that may be recommended by your veterinarian for
your pet's specific needs. We commonly use these diets for kidney disease, urinary tract disease, obesity, dental disease,
and intestinal problems. These diets are an important part of both managing disease and preventing future health problems.
Please call prior to picking up food to ensure that we have it in stock and ready for you. If we do not carry a specific
product, it can be ordered for your pet.
your pet's specific needs. We commonly use these diets for kidney disease, urinary tract disease, obesity, dental disease,
and intestinal problems. These diets are an important part of both managing disease and preventing future health problems.
Please call prior to picking up food to ensure that we have it in stock and ready for you. If we do not carry a specific
product, it can be ordered for your pet.
Heartworm Prevention: All dogs should be on year round monthly heartworm prevention and have a yearly
heartworm test. Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes, so all dogs are at risk. The worms live in the large blood
vessels of the heart and can be fatal if left untreated. Heartworm prevention also protects your pet from getting
many types of internal parasites. Our office carries Heartgard Plus, Revolution, Advantage Multi, and Interceptor.
Our doctors can help you decide which product is right for your pet.
Cats who go outside should also be on monthly heartworm prevention. Heartworm disease is increasingly
becoming recognized in cats, but once monthly application of Advantage Multi or Revolution will prevent
heartworms and fleas.
heartworm test. Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes, so all dogs are at risk. The worms live in the large blood
vessels of the heart and can be fatal if left untreated. Heartworm prevention also protects your pet from getting
many types of internal parasites. Our office carries Heartgard Plus, Revolution, Advantage Multi, and Interceptor.
Our doctors can help you decide which product is right for your pet.
Cats who go outside should also be on monthly heartworm prevention. Heartworm disease is increasingly
becoming recognized in cats, but once monthly application of Advantage Multi or Revolution will prevent
heartworms and fleas.
Annual Exams: All cats and dogs should have a complete physical exam at least yearly but more frequently as
they age. Annual exams are the best way to catch health problems early when they are easiest to treat. Problems
that are frequently detected include weight loss, weight gain, dental disease, eye problems, heart murmurs,
growths, ear infections, and skin conditions. Many pets show no signs at home of having a problem, and these
issues become more difficult to treat the longer they go unrecognized.
they age. Annual exams are the best way to catch health problems early when they are easiest to treat. Problems
that are frequently detected include weight loss, weight gain, dental disease, eye problems, heart murmurs,
growths, ear infections, and skin conditions. Many pets show no signs at home of having a problem, and these
issues become more difficult to treat the longer they go unrecognized.
Flea Prevention: All dogs should be on monthly flea prevention throughout the summer months. It is much
easier to prevent a problem than to treat a flea infestation. Your pet can get fleas from other pets or from being
outdoors where there are wildlife. We recommend K9 Advantix to prevent fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and biting
flies. We also carry Revolution and Advantage Multi, which are combination heartworm and flea control, and
Program is an oral flea control. Talk to your veterinarian about which product is right for your pet.
Cats who go outdoors should also be on flea prevention during the summer months. Flea collars are unreliable for
preventing fleas due to their location on the body. We recommend applying Advantage, Advantage Multi, or
Revolution monthly for easy, reliable prevention.
easier to prevent a problem than to treat a flea infestation. Your pet can get fleas from other pets or from being
outdoors where there are wildlife. We recommend K9 Advantix to prevent fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and biting
flies. We also carry Revolution and Advantage Multi, which are combination heartworm and flea control, and
Program is an oral flea control. Talk to your veterinarian about which product is right for your pet.
Cats who go outdoors should also be on flea prevention during the summer months. Flea collars are unreliable for
preventing fleas due to their location on the body. We recommend applying Advantage, Advantage Multi, or
Revolution monthly for easy, reliable prevention.
Vaccines: Keeping your pets up to date on their vaccinations is one important component to ensure they stay
healthy and to prevent contagious diseases.
All cats should receive a combo vaccine and yearly rabies vaccine. Outdoor cats should also be vaccinated for
Feline Leukemia Virus. The feline combination vaccine contains Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpes
Virus), Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP). Feline Rhinotracheitis and Caliciviruses cause upper respiratory
infections, eye inflammation, and mouth sores. These infections can progress to bacterial infections and cause
life-long health problems. Feline Panleukopenia causes diarrhea and decreased immune response and can be fatal.
All of these viruses are easily spread between cats or on materials or people that have contacted an infected cat.
Rabies vaccination is not required by law for cats, but we recommend it for all cats since rabies is always fatal to
animals and people. Cats can get it from being bitten by or eating an infected animal. Feline Leukemia Virus causes
cancer in cats. It is spread from cat to cat through saliva such as from bite wounds, so we recommend vaccination
for all outdoor cats.
All dogs should be vaccinated with the Distemper combo vaccine, rabies, and usually Bordatella. The combination
vaccine contains Canine Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus),Parainfluenza, Parvovirus (DAPP), and Leptospirosis
(DHLPP). These diseases create a variety of different health problems, some of which can be fatal. Rabies
vaccination is required by law for licencing of dogs in Michigan. The disease is fatal to pets and humans if
contracted, and skunks and bats are the primary rabies carriers in Michigan. Bordatella is bacteria that is one
component of kennel cough. Infection typically causes a cough, but it can progress to pneumonia. It is easily
spread between dogs, so we recommend it for any dog that is in contact with other dogs through boarding,
grooming, or going to the dog park or pet stores. Vaccines for Corona Virus and Lyme Disease are also available.
healthy and to prevent contagious diseases.
All cats should receive a combo vaccine and yearly rabies vaccine. Outdoor cats should also be vaccinated for
Feline Leukemia Virus. The feline combination vaccine contains Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpes
Virus), Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP). Feline Rhinotracheitis and Caliciviruses cause upper respiratory
infections, eye inflammation, and mouth sores. These infections can progress to bacterial infections and cause
life-long health problems. Feline Panleukopenia causes diarrhea and decreased immune response and can be fatal.
All of these viruses are easily spread between cats or on materials or people that have contacted an infected cat.
Rabies vaccination is not required by law for cats, but we recommend it for all cats since rabies is always fatal to
animals and people. Cats can get it from being bitten by or eating an infected animal. Feline Leukemia Virus causes
cancer in cats. It is spread from cat to cat through saliva such as from bite wounds, so we recommend vaccination
for all outdoor cats.
All dogs should be vaccinated with the Distemper combo vaccine, rabies, and usually Bordatella. The combination
vaccine contains Canine Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus),Parainfluenza, Parvovirus (DAPP), and Leptospirosis
(DHLPP). These diseases create a variety of different health problems, some of which can be fatal. Rabies
vaccination is required by law for licencing of dogs in Michigan. The disease is fatal to pets and humans if
contracted, and skunks and bats are the primary rabies carriers in Michigan. Bordatella is bacteria that is one
component of kennel cough. Infection typically causes a cough, but it can progress to pneumonia. It is easily
spread between dogs, so we recommend it for any dog that is in contact with other dogs through boarding,
grooming, or going to the dog park or pet stores. Vaccines for Corona Virus and Lyme Disease are also available.
Pet Health Screens: We recommend starting yearly screening blood tests at 6-8 years old for dogs and 8-9
years old for cats. For dogs, the pet health screen includes heartworm test, complete blood count, and full
chemistry panel. Feline pet health screens include complete blood count, full chemistry panel, and thyroid
hormone level. The complete blood count evaluates the red and white blood cells for anemia, infection, or other
abnormalities. The chemistry panel evaluates the liver, kidneys, pancreas, protein levels, blood sugar, and
electrolytes. These tests help us detect abnormalities before your pet is showing any signs of illness to allow early
treatment and prevent progression. Common abnormalities detected on the bloodwork include kidney disease,
liver disease, anemia, low protein levels, and electrolyte abnormalities.
years old for cats. For dogs, the pet health screen includes heartworm test, complete blood count, and full
chemistry panel. Feline pet health screens include complete blood count, full chemistry panel, and thyroid
hormone level. The complete blood count evaluates the red and white blood cells for anemia, infection, or other
abnormalities. The chemistry panel evaluates the liver, kidneys, pancreas, protein levels, blood sugar, and
electrolytes. These tests help us detect abnormalities before your pet is showing any signs of illness to allow early
treatment and prevent progression. Common abnormalities detected on the bloodwork include kidney disease,
liver disease, anemia, low protein levels, and electrolyte abnormalities.
Fecal Tests: All cats and dogs need yearly fecal tests to detect internal parasites. Cats and dogs can get internal
parasites outside from other pets, from wildlife, or from hunting behavior. We routinely find parasites in
otherwise healthy pets that have not yet shown any signs of disease. It's important to discover and treat these
infections to keep your pet healthy, limit environmental contamination, and prevent human exposure.
parasites outside from other pets, from wildlife, or from hunting behavior. We routinely find parasites in
otherwise healthy pets that have not yet shown any signs of disease. It's important to discover and treat these
infections to keep your pet healthy, limit environmental contamination, and prevent human exposure.