Preventive Care

• Dental Care
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• Vaccination
  Basic vaccines include the feline "distemper" combination vaccine (feline panleukopenia virus, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus) and the rabies vaccine. The combination vaccine is started at 8-10 weeks of age, and given every 3-4 weeks until at least 14 weeks of age. The rabies virus vaccine is given once at over 12 weeks of age. Optional vaccines for kittens include the feline leukemia vaccine (FeLV) which is recommended for all indoor/outdoor and outdoor only cats, and for any cats who live with FeLV + housemates or housemates who go outside. The FeLV vaccine is started after 9 weeks of age and given one booster 3-4 weeks after the first dose. After the final booster vaccines, kitten vaccinations are good for 1 year.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Meat, poultry, and fish, the staples of many human diets, also appeal to dogs. Beef, liver, lamb, chicken, turkey, shrimp, and fish are high in protein, which your dog needs for a sleek coat, healthy weight, and strong muscles and immune system. Although these foods are good for your dog, offer small samples to prevent weight gain or gastrointestinal issues. Serve these foods after cooking to prevent bacterial or salmonella infections.
• Comprehensive Examination
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Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  As part of our well care program we recommend a yearly fecal check for all dogs and indoor/outdoor cats, to determine if they have become infected with intestinal parasites over the past year. This is especially important if there are any young children in the home, as children can also become infected with these parasites if the pet is not properly treated.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  Unfortunately, some dogs are allergic to meat, poultry, or fish. Symptoms of food allergies include vomiting, diarrhea, gas, itchy skin, hives, or swelling in the eyelids, lips, or ears.
• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
  We now invite you and your pets into our hospital. We ask, however, that if you are sick (respiratory disease) or clients who have potentially been exposed or who have tested positive for COVID-19 to not bring their pets to the clinic. Please make other arrangements for the pet to be brought in.
• Injury Treatment
• Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
  Basic vaccines include the canine "distemper" combination vaccine (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus), Lyme disease vaccine (for this geographic area), and rabies vaccine. The distemper combination vaccine is started at 8-9 weeks of age and given every 3-4 weeks until at least 14 weeks of age. The Lyme disease vaccine is started after 9 weeks of age and given one booster 3-4 weeks after the first dose. The rabies virus vaccine is given once at over 12 weeks of age (we recommend this vaccine to be given by itself once all other vaccine boosters are completed, usually around 4-5 months of age). Optional vaccines include the leptospirosis vaccine (for dogs who live in wooded areas or enjoy hunting or hiking), and bordatella vaccine (usually required by boarding facilities and some training classes).
• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
• Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
  This disease happens when plaque on the teeth hardens into grayish-brown tartar. Tartar increases your pet's risk for periodontal disease by inflaming and irritating the gums. Periodontal disease may be mild initially, but can progress to a painful bacterial infection if your cat doesn't visit the veterinary office for a dental cleaning.
• Ear Infection Treatment
  It's never too early to think about a grooming routine for your new puppy. Grooming keeps your pet feeling and looking its best and can reduce the risk of skin and ear infections. Not sure where to start? These tips will help you keep your puppy clean and comfortable.
• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
  As mentioned previously, urine within a sperm sample will kill the sperm. It is important to have a stud dog urinate before any breeding or collection to avoid contamination due to a full bladder. Also, urinary tract infections and prostate problems can result in a decrease in the tone of the sphincter muscle which contracts during ejaculation to prevent the mixing of urine and semen. If the sphincter muscle tone is poor, urine can mix with the ejaculate and kill the sperm. Urinary tract and prostate infections can usually be treated with antibiotics, although severe or recurrent infections may require weeks to months of treatment. It is important to obtain one or more bacterial culture and sensitivity reports, and to work with a qualified veterinarian.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Thyroid Disease Treatment
  Excessive shedding can be a symptom of an underlying health problem, like an allergy, infection, immune disease, or kidney, liver, or thyroid problem. Some dogs lose more hair than usual if they're stressed or are experiencing side effects from medications. If you notice a dramatic increase in shedding, it's time to schedule a visit with the veterinarian.
• Heart Disease Treatment
  Older pets, like older people, are more likely to develop health problems. Arthritis, heart disease, cancer, dental problems, and cognitive issues (like dementia) are the most common health conditions in older dogs, according to DVM360.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  Take Your Pet to the Veterinarian. Your pet's veterinarian can provide emergency care if your pet's temperature doesn't drop or its condition doesn't improve in 10 - 15 minutes. Once at the veterinary office or hospital, your pet will receive intravenous fluids and other treatments, such as oxygen or medications to stabilize blood pressure. Your veterinarian may also draw blood, which will be used to determine if the liver or kidney damage occurred as a result of the heatstroke.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Cavities aren't common in cats, but felines can develop periodontal (gum) disease. Most pets have some degree of periodontal disease by the time they're 3, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care
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Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
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• Spaying and Neutering

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  That being said, we are more than happy to provide genetic counseling and breeding management advice to breeders as well as advice on how to manage a kennel or cattery for the health and well being of your animals. As dogs and cats are distinct breeds, each breed has its positive and negative genetic attributes. At DRAH we will discuss with you any genetic disease your breed may be prone to produce, and to provide genetic testing (including DNA tests, blood tests, x-rays, etc.). We will discuss how to manage your breeding program to reduce the risk of producing genetic diseases and how to deal with them when they do occur. Ovulation timing, pregnancy monitoring including ultrasound and x-ray, scheduled and emergency c-sections, and many other services are offered at DRAH for the breeder. Please visit the "Reproductive Center" page for more information on specific subjects. We look forward to assisting you in your breeding endeavors.
• X-Ray
  We are also dedicated to environmental awareness and make every effort to decrease our "carbon footprint". As such, we are a "paperless" practice, utilizing computer technology to maintain and store records, laboratory reports, etc. with daily backup for safety as well as enhanced programming to ensure security and privacy of confidential records. Our x-ray technology is based on computer digital radiography to eliminate the need for x-ray film, darkroom chemicals, and processing machinery. We are committed to recycling any waste paper that is generated, as well as aluminum, tin, and other recyclable materials. In addition, we are exploring the viability of solar panels for electrical energy and other energy saving techniques for our hospital.
• Microchipping
  At this time, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends yearly heartworm testing (for dogs) as well as appropriate vaccinations for the age and species of pet. We do offer vaccine titers in place of routine vaccinations for those clients who prefer this form of vaccine monitoring for their pet. Our vaccine recommendations are tailored to the needs of your pet. We are not, and never will be, a "one size fits all" facility. We also offer tick-borne disease testing, microchipping, nutritional counseling, and full laboratory services when appropriate.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
• Grooming
• Senior Pet Care
  Arthritis could make it difficult for your pet to manage stairs while missing teeth could mean that your pet may not be able to eat dry food easily. Even if your new pet is in perfect healthy now, it might develop an age-related health issue in the future. You'll need to consider this possibility and decide if you're willing to manage health issues before adopting a senior pet.