Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  All of our doctors have a special interest in dentistry. We realize the importance a good dental care program in equine health management. We keep up to date on the newest techniques for corrective and maintenance dentistry, while investing in the best available equipment.
• Vaccination
  We will continue to see non-routine appointments at ALL locations. Non-routine appointments include ill patient visits for any reason – vomiting, diarrhea, sore ear or eye, skin issue, etc. This also includes puppy and kitten vaccinations, as well as adult animals in need of a Rabies vaccine. As always, we will continue to see urgent care and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  Ophthalmology: if unable to directly visualize the back of the eye (ex. due to glaucoma, trauma, or constricted pupil), ultrasound can be used to determine if the retina is attached and help provide a prognosis for vision.
• Behavioral Counseling
• Nutritional Counseling
• Comprehensive Examination
  A comprehensive physical examination, a complete history, and radiographs of the knee and hips aid your veterinarian in diagnosing a cruciate ligament rupture. Sudden onset of lameness that is worse after exercise or resting, a toe-touching stance at rest, or even complete reluctance to use the injured leg, can be classic signs of cruciate injury. Patients with a cruciate ligament rupture show discomfort when the joint is manipulated and exhibit laxity between the tibia and femur which is known as “cranial drawer motion” and is diagnostic for injury. This manipulation of the joint often requires sedation due to the muscular resistance of the patient.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  For puppy class, puppies need the first DHPP booster, a negative intestinal parasite test (ITP), and Bordetella.
• Pain Management
  The entire process from blood collection to treatment injection takes less than one hour and is completed on the farm. In studies, this new regenerative treatment has provided up to one year of pain relief from a single treatment (A. Bertone, Am J Vet Res 2014; 75:141-151).
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
• Injury Treatment
• Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

• Ear Infection Treatment
  Physical Exam and Ear Swabs – WHY? It is important to have an exam by the doctor and perform diagnostics (i.e. Ear Swabs) to determine the cause of the ear infection. The doctor must evaluate the ear drum to verify it is intact before prescribing ear medication, as...
• Anal Gland Infection Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  The canine knee (stifle) joint is a hinge joint that is anatomically similar to the human knee. Like human athletes, this joint is often involved in injuries causing lameness in the dog and cat. The stifle is composed of ligaments which help stabilize the joint, and menisci which cushion the bones that form the knee (the femur and tibia). The cranial cruciate ligament prevents backward motion of the femur and forward motion of the tibia when there is weight placed upon the hind limb. Injury to this ligament is one of the most common orthopedic conditions and occurs commonly in active dogs who run and jump. Injury occurs when the cruciate ligament tears either partially or fully. These patients experience inflammation of the joint, pain, and instability within the joint. Left untreated, the chronic inflammation of the joint can lead to degenerative osteoarthritis, and progressive lameness.
• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
• Diabetes Treatment
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
• Knee Problems Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
  The FDA is currently researching a potential link between grain free dog food and development of heart disease. Grain-free food may lack taurine, an essential ingredient for your dog's heart health. Grain-free dog foods are high in carbohydrates, such as peas,...
• Kidney Disease Treatment
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Routine oral examinations include checking for calculus formation, gingivitis, bleeding, foul odor, discolored teeth, and fractured teeth. Staging your pet’s periodontal disease helps us better determine which dental treatment is best for your pet.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care
  Digital radiographs (x-rays) can be taken at our clinic, or on-farm, using a mobile unit. These images are available immediately and can be used to diagnose bone fractures, septic arthritis, or presence of urinary stones in smaller animals.

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
• Veterinary Surgery
  A traditional spay is an open abdominal surgery through one large incision. A ligament, called the ovarian suspensory ligament, is torn to release the ovary so that it can be removed from the abdomen and the blood vessels are “tied off” (ligated). This ligament tearing causes the majority of post-operative pain and leads to bruising within the abdomen.
• Declawing
• Spaying and Neutering
  Originally from Colombia, Doctor Galvis grew up in a city called Manizales located in the high altitude coffee region of the Colombian Andes. She followed her dream to help animals in need and attended Veterinary School. After graduating, she moved to the US to be with her husband Ryan. While studying for her veterinary equivalency exams to practice medicine in the U.S., Dr. Galvis worked at clinics in Madison including the Humane Society, a spay and neuter clinic, and a general practice clinic as a veterinary technician. Before joining Lodi Veterinary Care, Dr. Galvis completed a one-year internship focused in emergency and critical care at one of the local emergency clinics. Dr. Galvis lives at her home in Madison with her husband and her baby daughter Lucia, they have a big goofy dog named Rigo (Rigoberto). They enjoy spending time together doing outdoor activities including hiking and camping and they also enjoy traveling every time they can.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  Our in-house laboratory allows us to obtain and share your results as quickly as possible. This ensures the best possible care for your animals. A veterinarian is also available to answer any questions you may have. In addition, our fast-growing milk quality laboratory is fully equipped to meet the specific needs of your dairy and maximize your profitability. Each culture result report includes information on how to interpret the results, as well as, the best treatment plans available.
• X-Ray

General Pet Care

• Boarding
  Dayboard: A great daycare alternative for those pets who need care and attention during the day, but may not enjoy socializing with friends. This service includes personalized kennel space with bedding, water, and a free treat. Each pet will have scheduled potty breaks throughout the day and receive an individual walk or cuddle time with a team member. This is separate from our regular daycare with playgroup and overnight boarding services.
• Senior Pet Care
• Dog Training
  All classes are six week sessions and each class is one hour in length. Training classes are held in our large, indoor play area at our Lodi hospital. This area features a specialized rubberized flooring for safe training and play, as well as, additional acoustical measures for noise control. Smaller class sizes promote eective training and individualized time. Our instructors is passionate and highly skilled in dog obedience training.

Specialty

• Equine Vet
  Are you enthusiastic about equine health and eager to join a dynamic veterinary team? Look no further! Lodi Veterinary Hospital, located 30 minutes outside of Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a talented Associate Equine Veterinarian to join our team.