Our pets get stressed too! Schedule a consultation with your veterinarian to discuss what triggers your pets anxiety and build a treatment plan together which may include environmental modifications, pheromone therapy, calming supplements, or medication. Whether your pet has issues with anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, or sleep, mental well being is an important element of your pet's overall health.

Certain breeds are more predisposed to skin problems than others. Your veterinarian is prepared to help you and your pet on the journey to healthy glowing skin! We routinely treat allergies, flea and tick infections to ringworm and hair loss issues. Together we will get your fur baby back to looking and feeling their best.

Diagnostic testing such as bloodwork should be done annually to help establish a healthy baseline and to monitor for health problems such as dehydration to hormone imbalances to cancer. We use routine blood tests, urinalysis, fecal testing, blood parasite screening tests, and cytology to help diagnosis pet health problems. We also offer advanced imaging in hospital from x-rays to ultrasounds to get a closer look at any underlying health issues.

Although it is the hardest part of being a veterinarian, we always approach end of life decisions with the same empathy, dignity, and care that we bring to prolonging their lives. We will work alongside you to do what is best for best friend's quality of life and end of life care.

After adopting your new kitten, make an appointment to establish care with your local veterinarian. Your vet will be able to guide you about an ideal vaccination schedule, necessary external parasite prevention, as well as other essential practices to keep your new kitten happy and healthy.

Our facility is equipped with therapeutic laser technology to alleviate inflammation and pain, promoting accelerated healing. Beneficial for pets recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or dealing with wounds, this non-invasive treatment offers targeted relief and improved mobility.

Microchipping can provide peace of mind for those of us with pets who are prone to escaping or getting lost. If your pet gets lost and is found, when the microchip is scanned, it will provide the rescuers with your name, address, and phone number so you can be reunited with your beloved lost pet.

Your veterinarian can provide guidance to implement any diet or life style changes to improve your pets health, weight, and treat certain dietary responsive health conditions. Whether its creating a new meal feeding schedule, trying a new food, or adjusting daily caloric intake, you and your veterinarian can come up with the best diet plan for your pet. These dietary changes may be combined with life style changes such as exercise, physical therapy, and vitamins or supplements which may help improve longevity.

When the unexpected happens, you want someone you trust in your corner. Our veterinarians are competent in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets and can assist in early detection. Your vet can also help you navigate the risks and benefits of specialty care such as chemotherapy and radiation.

Comprehensive oral health is vital for pets quality of life and to help prevent tooth loss and other serious infections and complications. Annual dental cleanings under anesthesia are recommended so your vet can examine your pets teeth and gums closely and utilize dental radiography to look for pathology under the gum line. Routine dental work can hep prevent disease, tooth decay, pain, and bone loss. If necessary, your veterinarian perform any medically necessary oral surgery such as tooth extractions.

Our on site pharmacy guarantees that we can treat your pet quickly and appropriately at your visit. Your veterinarian will recommend the most optimal medications and supplements to ensure your pet's health and wellbeing. When needed, we partner with online pharmacies and compounding pharmacies to deliver prescriptions to your door.

Start your pup off on the right paw to prevent health issues later in life. Your veterinarian will implement an individualized vaccination schedule, recommend appropriate external parasite prevention, can guide you on spaying or neutering, and more.

As your pets grow into their golden years, it becomes more important to stay on top of routine physical exams, bloodwork, diet, and exercise. Ideally, your pet will come in for a check up every 6 months. Sometimes, more frequent visits are indicated for certain chronic disease conditions. Always discuss with your veterinarian any changes in appetite, behavior, energy level, or mobility. Managing arthritis is essential in most pets as they age, talk to your veterinarian about your options for management such as laser therapy, anti-inflammatories, pain medications, and joint supplements.

Choosing to spay or neuter your pet can help keep them healthy, can prevent certain cancers, and can help prevent unwanted offspring! With the abundance of pets needing homes in shelters, spay or neutering can help reduce our pet overpopulation problem and can indirectly help shelters pets get adopted. Spaying and neutering involves the removal of the reproductive organs. Both are routine procedures and your vet will ensure your pet stays healthy and safe throughout the whole process from pre-op to post-op!

Our hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art surgery suites and our veterinarians are trained to perform routine and advanced surgeries, all while using the safest and most up-to-date anesthetic protocols, keeping our patients comfortable during the pre-and post-recovery time. We can help with everything from routine spay and neuter to mass removals and biopsies and more.

Domestic and International Health Certificates are federal documents stating your pet is safe to travel, indicating no threat of disease or risk. Check with your destination for entry requirements and check the USDA pet travel website and come see us to ensure smooth sailing.

Vaccinations are critical in the fight against disease. Your veterinarian can advise you about core vaccines, including rabies, parvovirus, hepatitis, bordetella, canine influenza, distemper (panleukopenia in cats), feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, chlamydia, and leukemia. Depending on your pet’s breed, age, and lifestyle, we recommend tailored vaccination protocols.

Semi-annual checkups are the cornerstone of gold standard pet care. Our best friends can’t tell us what hurts, so a veterinarian can diagnose problems early on before they become larger problems. During the exam, we will perform a nose-to-tail examination, closely inspecting skin, ears, nose, and other sensitive areas. We’ll discuss your pet’s lifestyle, diet, and other key factors that drive healthy day-to-day life and recommend additional treatments such as vaccinations, heartworm, or tick and flea prevention.

Pets get colds, too and if their coughing persists, come see us. It could be bordetella (kennel cough), which presents with a dry cough, occasionally followed by dry heaving or vomiting.

It’s very contagious, but there is a preventative vaccine and your pet can be medicated if it occurs.

Superficial lacerations may heal by themselves, but if the cut is deep or won’t stop bleeding, come see us, as it may require stitches or antibiotics to stave off infection.

Ear infections are very common in pets and can worsen without medication.

The infected ears often look red and puffy and may develop a smell or black or yellowish discharge. You might also notice frequent head shaking or ear scratching.

Eye infections can cause discomfort, redness, or sensitivity to light. Common causes of eye infections are viruses, bacteria, fungal spores, irritants, or allergens, such as smoke or shampoo.

Eye infections require immediate treatment to avoid complications, and any medication placed in the eye should be reviewed by your veterinarian.

You may occasionally see growths appear on your pet, which can be alarming. Watch the growth to see if the shape, color, or size changes and if the pet’s behavior has changed. Growths can appear for many reasons such as infections, allergic reactions, fat, tumors, cysts, warts, or abscesses, and your veterinarian can guide you on the appropriate treatment. Some may be surgically removed or biopsied to determine the severity and if further treatment is necessary.

If your pet is limping, bring them in as soon as possible. Limping indicates pain, and the sooner we are able to identify the reason, the better the prognosis, and the quicker the recovery. 

Reasons for limping can include things as simple as a broken toenail to others as serious as ACL tears or fractures. It is important for your veterinarian to perform a full physical exam to help get your furry friend back to full health.

We all know pets sometimes eat something they shouldn’t. Occasionally they snag something you were really looking forward to… These tummy troubles can be minor or severe.

Persistent or bloody diarrhea or vomiting is a cause for urgent concern and will likely need urgent attention, especially if in combination with dull hair, weight loss, fatigue, or a swollen belly.

Itching can often be a reaction to environmental or food allergies, and your veterinarian can test for allergies to keep your pet comfortable and safe in the future. 

Scratching can also be a harbinger of fleas or ticks, which can spread to humans. Ask your veterinarian about the best options to protect your pet and your family. 

Pets can be mischievous and may sometimes ingest toxic substances! Signs can include changes in urination, diarrhea, skin or gum discoloration, tremors or shaking, changed heartbeat, panting, reduced appetite, and collapse.

Identify the poison, if you can, and confer with your veterinarian about how best to treat the toxic ingestion within your pet’s system.

Your pet may also get rashes, which may look alarming and uncomfortable, but they are quite common. Rashes can be anything from a simple bacterial skin infection to a more serious underlying condition.

Consult us about new or persistent rashes on your pet.

Scooting is your dog's attempt to alleviate irritation on the glands around their anus. Dogs have two sacs, called anal glands, on either side of their rear end, which are typically emptied by regular bowel movements but can clog, causing discomfort, infection, and bad smells for you. Your veterinarian and their team will express the gland to get things back to normal.

If you notice changes in your pet’s peeing habits or accidental / inappropriate urination in the house – often a significant change in volume or frequency, discoloration or smell – your pet may be suffering from a urinary tract infection, cystitis, urinary stones, or enlarged prostate. 

Urinary issues can quickly become serious in pets, so visit your veterinarian for urinalysis and treatment.