Veterinary Primary Care Visits
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Annual Exams
Make sure that your dog receives an annual physical exam in order to identify problems early and maintain physical wellness. Our exams are performed using low stress and fear free handling techniques to provide your dog with a comfortable experience.
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Vaccines
We offer all of the core vaccinations that every dog should receive according to AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) including rabies and DAPP (distemper, adenovirus-2, parvovirus, parainfluenza). We also offer Leptospirosis (Lepto) , Bordetella (kennel cough) and Lyme vaccines.
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Heartworm Testing
Heartworm disease is a serious, potentially fatal disease caused by worms, transmitted by mosquitos, that live in the dog’s heart, lungs and associated blood vessels causing lung disease and heart failure. An annual blood test is the only way to confirm that your pet is heartworm free and does not require medical attention as the early stages are often asymptomatic.
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Medications
We can prescribe medications, or provide refills for existing documented prescriptions, for disease prevention or the treatment of minor illnesses/injuries. We can also prescribe medications for addressing various behavior problems as part of your dog’s behavior modification program.
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Fecal Exams
Annual fecal exams are recommended to detect intestinal parasites in your dog. These may include worms (hookworms, roundworms and whipworms), as well as microscopic parasites (Giardia and Coccidia). In addition to causing GI disturbances in your dog, some of these parasites can also be infectious to your human family members. As such, a fecal exam is required to attend puppy classes at our center.
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Skin and Ear Infections
Common conditions such as allergies, ear infections, hot spots, fleas and mites can all be addressed during your dog’s wellness visit. We will obtain an ear swab or skin scrape as needed and perform the necessary cytology evaluation required to prescribe the appropriate medications. Lumps and bumps can also be evaluated via fine needle aspirate.
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Urinary Tract Infections
If you suspect that your dog may have a urinary tract infection we can perform a urinalysis with sedimentation to determine if bacteria, crystals or inflammation are present. Medications can then be prescribed to help resolve symptoms and provide comfort while your pet waits to have an appointment for further diagnostics to determine the underlying cause elsewhere.
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Chronic Pain and Minor Injuries
Dogs that are limping or have minor injuries such as small wounds can be seen and prescribed medications to provide relief. We do not treat serious injuries, such as suspected fractures, anything requiring x-rays or wounds requiring suturing.
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Laser Therapy
Laser treatment can be used in conjunction with or in place of medication to manage pain, inflammation, and aid wound healing. It can be beneficial for treating ear infections, arthritis, disc disease, hot spots, lick granulomas and hip dysplasia. It can also be used to facilitate recovery post operatively. If your dog is not an established patient, they will need to have a wellness visit prior to receiving laser treatment.
Every element is considered when designing our wellness visits. It all begins with the dog’s perspective.
What do they smell?
What do the taste?
What do they see?
What do they hear?
What do they feel?
We designed a space and experience to meet the dog’s needs and minimize fear, anxiety and stress during their veterinary visits.
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Auditory Considerations
No noisy waiting room! Instead your dog will come directly into a private room with a selection of soft music playing that has been scientifically formulated to reduce anxiety in dogs.
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Visual Considerations
No white coats here! Uniforms of all types are common triggers for fear, anxiety and stress in dogs so we have purposely elected to skip them. We also take great care to approach your dogs in non-threatening ways.
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Olfactory Considerations
Your dog will enter a room that has been thoroughly cleaned of all stress pheromones from the previous patient and instead smells of warm treats and calming pheromones.
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Tactile Considerations
Non-slip surfaces throughout the building reduce stress and provide safe footing. Soft floor mats and furniture covers create a home-like experience.
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Taste Considerations
We ask that you bring your dog hungry so that they can receive lots of tiny treats throughout their visit. Food is very effective at reducing stress and helps the pet have a more enjoyable experience.
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Additional Considerations
The entire exam space is designed to look and feel more like a living room than a medical space complete with toys and fresh water for your dog to enjoy.