Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Schedule your pet's yearly checkup with us. We'll do a thorough checkup, including a dental exam, to make sure your pet is at optimum health. We're committed to your pet's well being every step of the way. (Because we love them too!) Book their appointment today!
• Vaccination
  A cat's air of independence does not mean that it can take care of all its own needs. Cat owners have important responsibilities such as providing food and water, social interaction, and changing the litter box regularly. Remember, cats have only one life, not nine! To prevent life-threatening diseases and enjoy a healthy life, your cat will require regular veterinary medical checkups and vaccinations as well. Ask your veterinarian about the common signs of feline illness.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  In some circumstances, our doctors may refer you to a specialist who has advanced expertise in areas such as internal medicine, neurology or ophthalmology.
• Behavioral Counseling
  Below is a price list for 2017 grooming. Please note that these are general prices and are subject to change due to behavioral problems, excessive matting, etc. If needed, we are able to groom pets under sedation at Hillside Animal Hospital.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Hookworms are small, thread-like parasites of the small intestine where they attach and suck large amounts of blood. These parasites are found in almost all parts of the world, being common in dogs, and occasionally seen in cats. Symptoms are usually diarrhea and weight loss. The parasites can actually Read more
• Comprehensive Examination
  At least once a year, your pet should be seen by one of our doctors for a check-up. This visit is likely to include a full physical exam, routine preventive care (vaccinations, fecal examination, heartworm testing, etc.) and a discussion of any concerns or problems that the doctor may identify. This visit will also give you an opportunity to relay any questions or concerns to the doctor.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals. In particular, they occur when an infected animal passes on bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses to humans through scratches, saliva, feces and urine. Vectors (e.g., organisms like fleas and ticks) can also carry zoonotic diseases Read more
• Behavioral Disorder Treatment
  You will need to take your ferret in to your veterinarian twice a year for a medical checkup and yearly vaccinations. Ferrets require yearly inoculations against canine distemper. They are highly susceptible to canine distemper and it is always fatal. Do not forget to inoculate against this every year! Read more
• Pain Management
  When it comes to pain control, we believe in multi-modal pre-, intra-, and post-operative pain control. This means we try to prevent the pain from occurring from the very begining, preventing the need for high levels of anesthetic during the procedure and providing comfort while healing occurs. This could mean that your pet could receive multiple medications for pain, depending on the situation.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Injury Treatment
• Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
  The Parvovirus is known worldwide and causes disease in many different species of animals. Different strains of virus only infect certain types of animals. For example, the Canine Parvovirus (Parvo) will mainly infect dogs and does not cause disease in cats or humans. Feline Parvovirus, a different strain Read more
• Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
  Rabies is a fatal viral infection that is transmitted primarily through bite wounds. Skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes are the primary carriers. Rabies is also fatal to humans, there has been only one case of a person surviving rabies when treatment was started after clinical signs were present. Puppies Read more

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease is called degenerative joint disease Read more
• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and, rarely, humans, but is common in many dog breeds, particularly Read more
• Diabetes Treatment
  Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a life long disorder of dogs and cats that results when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to meet the animal's needs. Insulin is a hormone needed to transport glucose (blood sugar) into the body's cells. When there is a lack of insulin in the body, blood glucose rises Read more
• Vestibular Disease Treatment
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
  Hypothyroidism is the natural deficiency of thyroid hormone and is the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. This deficiency is produced by several different mechanisms. The most common cause (at least 95% of cases) is immune destruction of the thyroid gland. It can also be caused by natural atrophy Read more
• Epilepsy Treatment
• Knee Problems Treatment
  Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position. Luxating patella is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities of dogs, but it is only occasionally seen in cats. It may affect one or both of the knees. In some cases it moves (luxates) towards the inside Read more
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly. Periodontal Read more

Emergency Care

• Seizure Treatment
  Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the brain Read more
• Wound and Fracture Care
  Leptospirosis is a serious, life-threatening disease caused by a spiral shaped bacteria. Dogs, cats, other animals and even people can be infected through exposure to urine, bite wounds, ingestion of infected flesh, or contact with contaminated soil, water and even bedding. Certain environmental conditions Read more

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  Hillside Animal Hospital offers a variety of dental services and oral surgery. From routine dental cleanings and polishing to surgical tooth extraction, we are knowledgeable and equipped to handle almost any dental situation. We recommend dental evaluations every 6-12 months. Please ask our staff for details.
• Veterinary Surgery
  The mission of Hillside Animal Hospital is to provide leading edge medical and surgical care with exceptional customer service. We at Hillside believe strongly in the human-companion animal bond and strive to enhance that bond through acheiving a long, happy, healthy life for your pet while simultaneously providing compassionate, friendly and knowledgeable customer service. At Hillside Animal Hospital, "We Care For You And Your Pet".
• Declawing
  Our hospital boasts a large, completely stocked state of the art surgery suite that can accomodate two surgeries simultaneously. We have very extensive monitoring equipment that allows us to track each patients blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, carbon dioxide level, blood oxygen concentration, and temperature. Some of the common procedures performed include ovariohysterectomies (spays), castrations (neuters), lumpectomies, declawing, cystotomies, fractured bone repairs (plates, screws, pins and wire), ACL repairs, biopsies of various organs, and foreign body removal among many others.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  Our complete in-house laboratory suite allows our doctors to provide you with results of bloodwork and urine testing within minutes of obtaining the samples. At Hillside, we use state of the art equipment from Idexx laboratories to provide reliable and efficient results. Some exapmles of the testing provided are liver and kidney tests, panacreas tests, comlete blood counts, microscopic urine examination, coagulation profiles, and electrolyte panels, just to name a few. If the doctor determines that a patient may benfit from addtional testing that is not offered by our laboratory, there are several reference laboratories that we utilize and usually receive resulsts within days.
• X-Ray
  Hillside Animal Hospital is proud to introduce our state of the art digital radiography system. This system cuts back on time involved and allows our doctors to view a crisper, more accurate image of your pet. This, in conjunction with our other diagnostics, translates into a more accurate diagnosis and in turn a better treatment plan for your pet.
• Microchipping
  Microchipping is a fast and easy form of permanent identification for your pet. It consists of a very small chip encoded with an identification number which is injected under the skin in a matter of seconds. The number is then registered by the pet owner. The number can be read by a scanner that most veterinary hospitals and shelters have. If a pet is lost or stolen and the pet is scanned, his or her correct owner can be identified. Our hospital uses

General Pet Care

• Boarding
  Standard Dog Boarding includes 3 walks per day, food (we feed Science Diet dry mixed with Alpo canned food), and fresh water all day long. We use Biederlack blankets and quilts and we have toys and treats. Ifyour pet has a special diet, bring their food along and any medications they need.
• Grooming