- Dental CareDr. Ronald Busack majored in microbiology and is a 1981 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated Cum Laude from his class and has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Busack is a member of the Society of Phi Zeta which is a veterinary honor society. He is certified through the US Department of Agriculture as an animal health inspector. He is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society, the Parma Chamber of Commerce, and The Great Lakes Search and Rescue Society Board of Advisors. Dr. Busack’s special interests are veterinary dentistry and Internal Medicine. He is a 20 year member of the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife have 2 cairn terriers, Dexter and Lexi, who keep them quite busy. He enjoys golfing, Ohio State sports, and mentoring young people interested in veterinary medicine.
- VaccinationVaccinations provide significant protection against common contagious diseases. Our vaccination requirements take into account the needs of each of our guests to provide the safest possible environment. All vaccinations must be given 10 days prior to a pet staying with us for grooming or Boarding. Vaccination titers are accepted with documentation from your veterinarian and a copy of the lab report. Special consideration will be given to those guests who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons, as long as a written document from your veterinarian is provided.
- Veterinary OphthalmologyOcular pressures are a measurement of pressures inside the eye. This is a screening test for glaucoma. Glaucoma is a painful, blinding, progressive disease of the eye. Glaucoma may be a primary disease or may be a sign of another serious problem in the eye, including cataracts or cancer. If glaucoma can be detected and treated early, there is a better chance that we can save your dog’s vision and keep his eye from becoming very painful.
- Nutritional CounselingNo. Diet, exercise and heredity have much more influence on the weight and attitude of your pet than does this surgery. Your pet's metabolism will decrease by 25%, so diet changes must be made to ensure weight gain does not occur after the surgery.
- Comprehensive ExaminationThe physical exam is the most important aspect of your pet's veterinary visit. Many people bring their pet to the vet's for vaccines, illness or medication. Above and beyond all of these things, the examination is the most important reason to bring your pet in.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlRoundworms (ascarids) are the most common intestinal parasite of dogs and cats. Pets become infected by swallowing roundworm eggs or larvae (immature worms) found in contaminated soil or feces or by eating infected rodents, birds, and certain insects. Puppies and kittens are commonly infected by the mother while still in the uterus, even if the mother has been wormed herself. Swallowed larvae travel through the body to the intestine, where they develop into mature worms. There, adult females deposit eggs, which pass with the stool and develop into infective larvae.
- Pain Management
- Vomiting TreatmentThyroid Testing: The thyroid gland produces a hormone that regulates most of the bodies systems. Pets lacking in thyroid hormone can eat little yet become obese, and are unable to lose weight even with dieting. These patients often have dry, flaky skin or frequent skin & ear infections. They may seem tired all the time and lack energy. Some animals can develop tumors of the thyroid gland, which are very small and difficult to detect. These patients will make excess thyroid hormone causing them to eat a lot and lose weight. They can have intermittent or persistent vomiting and diarrhea. Many will develop concurrent heart and kidney disease. A blood test to check how much thyroid hormone is present in your pet's blood stream, allows us to determine if the thyroid gland is working normally.
- Diarrhea TreatmentIntestinal parasites are extremely common and threaten your pet's health. Large numbers can cause intestinal blockage, bloody diarrhea and even premature death in young or weakened pets. Certain types can also infest you and your family. Protecting your pet and the people you love from intestinal parasites can be as easy as routine fecal testing. Zoonotic parasites can be transferred from animals to humans, and can affect you and your pet’s health in the following ways...
- Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
- Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
- Leptospirosis TreatmentLeptospirosis - Lepto is a bacterial infection of the kidneys which is transmitted in the urine, and is becoming more and more common in the Cleveland area. This disease is found not only in dogs, but also wildlife, such as deer, raccoons, skunks, and mice. Your dog can pass it on to other dogs and even humans! In both your pet and you, it may cause serious liver and kidney damage. The first time the vaccine is given, it must be boosted again 2-4 weeks later. The vaccine is then boosted once per year.
- Parvovirus Infection TreatmentParvovirus is a disease of widespread distribution, which may cause severe dehydrating bloody vomiting, and diarrhea in dogs of varying ages. Parvovirus infection is especially dangerous in puppies and is often fatal. Half of young dogs with parvovirus die in spite of the best medical care.
- Feline Retro Virus TreatmentLeukemia - The FeLV vaccine (Feline Leukemia Virus) is given to kittens regardless of indoor/outdoor status because of its high level of fatality while they’re young. Following the first year, it is continued in cats who go outdoors or who interact with any cat that goes outdoors. Feline leukemia is highly contagious from one cat to another and can be contracted through blood, saliva, mating, and feces. After the first vaccine, it is boosted 3-4 weeks later. It is then boosted once per year.
- Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment
- Thyroid Disease TreatmentOther important lab work that may be recommended or required includes urinalyses, thyroid testing, ECG, radiographs (x-rays), biopsies, cytologies and/or cultures.
- Heart Disease TreatmentElectrocardiogram (ECG): The ECG helps us evaluate the heart with a simple painless test. The ECG is used to evaluate the heart for arrhythmia's (abnormal heartbeats). Changes in blood electrolytes and numerous heart medications can alter the ECG.
- Kidney Disease TreatmentAdenovirus Type 2 causes Infectious Hepatitis and respiratory infection, respectively. Hepatitis may cause severe liver/kidney damage or death. Adenovirus Type 2 is an important factor in Canine pneumonia and bronchitis.
- Cancer TreatmentDeclawing can be a very controversial and personal decision. We recommend declawing if you are concerned about small children handling your cat, if someone in your household has clotting problems, an immune system disease (chemotherapy, AIDS, etc.), or other illness where scratches may be a serious health risk. Once a cat has been declawed, they MUST be 100% indoors. Even cats that are let outside only "while supervised" can get away quickly, or other outdoor cats may approach them and start a fight. If you are going to declaw a cat, it goes hand in hand with 100% indoors.
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Poisoning Treatment
- Veterinary SurgeryDr. Jacquelyn Chorba received her Bachelors degree in biology at Bowling Green State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then studied at The Ohio State University where she received her DVM. During her time at OSU, she worked in their anatomy lab. In the summer of 2009, she was selected to travel to Thailand with a group of students to study both small and exotic animal medicine. After receiving her DVM, Jacquie accepted a position as an associate veterinarian at a mixed animal practice in Fremont, Ohio. After 2.5 years, she decided to relocate back closer to home. As a native of North Olmsted, Dr Chorba is excited to be back home again and working in the Greater Cleveland area. In her free time, she enjoys running, traveling, spending time outdoors, and snuggling with her cat, Maisy. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery and preventative medicine. She is currently a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association.
- DeclawingScratching is normal and provides many benefits to cats—it stretches their muscles, leaves a scent and a visual mark, and grooms their nail beds. Cats are going to scratch. The key to successful management is to target the scratching at acceptable items in prominent locations. These scratching structures should be sturdy, either horizontal or vertical (depending on what your kitten likes), and made from materials that your kitten favors. To find out what your kitten prefers, you can offer a variety of choices or mimic the shape and materials of unacceptable targets. You also must make unacceptable targets unavailable or aversive (e.g. place double-stick tape or Sticky Paws ( www.stickypaws.com ) on them, or aluminum foil or sandpaper). Trim your kitten’s front nails weekly to keep its nails blunt (another good thing, starting this early will make them easier to trim as an adult cat, just be sure to offer treats and make it a positive experience). For difficult cases, consider soft rubber nail caps that are applied monthly (Soft Paws – www.softpaws.com ) or declawing.
- Spaying and NeuteringThere are many common misconceptions concerning spaying and neutering. We will explain the facts of this health procedure and help you make this important decision.
- Laboratory ServicesComplete Blood Count (CBC): The blood test shows how the immune system and bone marrow function. A CBC can be divided into red blood cells and white blood cells. The red cells can reveal anemia, blood parasites, iron deficiencies, lead poisoning; immune mediated disease (lupus), and more. The white blood count can reveal infections, leukemia, stress, parasites, and numerous other conditions. The fluid portion, (protein fraction), can be altered by cancer, liver, kidney, and intestinal diseases. The platelet count helps assess the ability of the blood to clot if injury occurs or during surgery.
- X-Ray
- Dental RadiologyWe have 7 exam rooms that are equipped with computers that are capable of showing digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays, client records, and all information needed to care for the pet with the client present. We have 2 mechanical lift tables so that large breed dogs can be examined without ever having to be picked up and we have a central treatment area that allows us to handle any medical, surgical or dental case, or emergency.
- BoardingOur clinic will have the most modern medical and surgical equipment of any practice in Ohio. We have a 13,300 square foot veterinary facility with 7 exam rooms, staff lounge, modern dental and surgical suites and premium boarding and grooming. The outside property will have a manicured landscape and be kept spotless. We will provide in house training on a weekly basis for all staff. We will offer in our training room, bi-monthly seminars for clients and twice a week puppy classes. Training will involve bringing in speakers, power point presentation by our staff and doctors, employed dog trainers, and using internet based training classes. We will maintain a strong membership and exceed all protocols established by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). We will provide a fun and intellectually stimulating environment that both challenges and rewards the staff daily. We will appreciate and respect the individual team members who collectively allow us to provide excellent medical care, a relaxing stay in our resort, and a comforting grooming experience for every patient.
- Grooming