- Dental CareA proper diet, dental cleansing treats, tooth brushing, and periodic cleaning by your veterinarian are all good preventive measures to ensure good dental health. A dental cleaning procedure can be scheduled where your cat’s teeth are thoroughly examined, ultrasonically cleaned and polished and other oral care can be performed under general anesthesia.
- VaccinationYour dog will need vaccinations to prevent and to ensure proper long-term protection against various viral illnesses. The following is our recommendation of vaccines for your dog...
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Behavioral Counseling
- Nutritional CounselingA well balanced diet is essential to good health and growth, and is an important preventive measure itself in the health of your dog. Table food, cat food, and generic diets are unacceptable diets for your dog as they are not properly balanced for your dog’s nutritional needs and may lead to metabolic or nutritional deficiencies. Poor hair coat, poor weight gain, excess weight gain (obesity), susceptibility to disease, and general weakness are all symptoms of a poor diet.
- Comprehensive ExaminationOne of the most important choices you can make to keep your dog healthy is to provide preventive care. Your veterinarian can help in many ways, beginning with a thorough physical examination. A relatively young, healthy dog should be seen at least once annually; an older dog or one with chronic problems will need to be examined more frequently. Although recent advances in veterinary medicine offers your pet the highest quality health care ever, the best advice is to prevent disease from occurring in the first place.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlHeartworm disease: Canine heartworm disease is a serious threat in nearly every state, southwest Michigan being no exception. Briefly stated, mosquitoes transmit the larvae to your dog, which then mature into adult worms that live in the heart. Severely infected dogs may die from heartworm disease. Cats, and rarely people have been infected. Some facts about heartworm disease...
- Behavioral Disorder TreatmentFVR-CP: CCommonly known as the “distemper” vaccination, this vaccine is actually a 3-way vaccination against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (feline Herpes virus), Calici-virus, and Panleukopenia (feline distemper). We recommend this vaccine for all cats, usually beginning at 8-9 weeks of age with a second dose or booster given 3-4 weeks later. The vaccine is then boostered annually.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea TreatmentCanine parvovirus is the most important fatal disease of puppies today. It is a widespread and highly contagious virus that commonly causes vomiting, depression, bloody diarrhea, dehydration and death. It may rarely strike susceptible adult dogs but is most often seen during puppyhood. Vaccination at appropriate intervals is very protective. There is no specific treatment for this virus, only supportive care, so early prevention is imperative.
- Skin Condition and Allergy TreatmentDuring your pet’s examination, the doctor will check for common conditions such as internal or external parasites, skin disorders, disorders of the eyes, ears, or teeth, and heart conditions. Your doctor will advise you on care for any detected problems in your pet, and counsel you on vaccinations, surgical alteration, and behavioral issues. Take this time to ask any questions you may have about your pet’s health care.
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentFeline viral rhinotracheitis is a widespread respiratory disease caused by a herpes virus. It is most severe in kittens and causes signs of nasal and ocular discharge. It is very contagious to cats and infection can result in chronic or recurrent infections throughout life. Ocular problems throughout life may include painful squinting, corneal ulcerations, and corneal lesions that affect vision.
- Injury Treatment
- Leptospirosis TreatmentLeptospira: This bacterium is found in several strains and is responsible for infections of the liver and kidneys. Leptospirosis is more commonly encountered recently as some vaccination protocols have not included Lepto protection in recent years. Infection is primarily via oral exposure to water contaminated by animal carriers (other dogs, wildlife including mice, rats). Infection with Leptospira is frequently fatal as detection is often late in the course of the disease. This disease is
- Parvovirus Infection TreatmentDAP: Commonly known as the “distemper” vaccination, this vaccine is actually a multivalent vaccination against canine distemper, adenovirus, and canine parvovirus. This vaccine is begun at 6-8 weeks of age for puppies and boostered at 3-4 week intervals until the puppy is around 17 weeks old. The vaccine is then boostered annually.
- Hip Dysplasia Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment
- Kidney Disease TreatmentLyme disease: A tick-borne disease caused by a spirochete bacterium, Lyme disease can cause arthritis, weight loss, lethargy, fever, kidney disease, and cardiac disease affecting dogs, cattle, horses and humans. While the disease was first noted in the Northeast, it has spread throughout the Midwest including Michigan, and the western states. The deer tick is the carrying vector so areas with heavy deer populations tend to be endemic for Lyme disease. Mice and birds, including wild turkeys, are considered the main reservoirs for the bacteria. Since Lyme disease incidence in pets is on the rise in Michigan along with the rise in the deer tick population carrying the disease, it is prudent to vaccinate for Lyme disease. Initially a 2-shot series is given after 12 weeks, and then it is boostered annually.
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentPets have teeth, too. That may seem obvious, but approximately 80% of adult cats have neglected dental problems which may include dental tartar, gingivitis, periodontal disease, loose or infected teeth, cavities, and pain! Bad breath is a common sign of dental disease which should prompt a dental examination by your veterinarian. Prevention of dental disease, just like other diseases, is the key to preserving your cat’s dental health as advanced dental disease may necessitate extraction of teeth. Advanced dental disease may lead to infection of the bloodstream, heart, kidneys, and liver and can shorten your cat’s life.
- Veterinary Surgery
- DeclawingWe recommend that neutering be done in the age range of 4-5 months. This provides the optimum size and age for a safe and easy procedure and rapid recovery. If desired, surgical declawing procedures may be done at the same time as neutering so the number of anesthetic procedures is minimized.
- Spaying and NeuteringSurgical sterilization, or neutering, of your dog is a responsible decision for any dog owner. It is important to reduce the soaring pet population, reduce the number of homeless pets, and protect your pet’s health. Male dogs are surgically castrated, while female dogs are surgically spayed (ovariohysterectomy). Consider the following facts...
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Cropping
- Laboratory ServicesFeline Leukemia (FeLV): This is a form of cancer caused by a contagious virus. It is spread from cat to cat through close contact and is frequently fatal. Infection also suppresses the immune system, allowing for various other illnesses to occur. Clinical signs of feline leukemia infection are extremely variable, but commonly include: weakness, weight loss, anemia, and secondary infections. Some cats infected with this virus become asymptomatic carriers for 2-3 years before becoming clinically ill. Testing for feline leukemia requires a simple blood test and
- Microchipping
- Boarding
- House Calls
- Exotic Animal Vet
- Small Animal Vet