Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Pets are monitored closely during the procedure to minimize risk. Many pet owners find their pets tolerate brushing at home, and many products are now available to continue good oral health after a good dental scaling and polishing.
• Vaccination
  Recommendations vary depending on the age, breed, and health status of the dog or cat, the potential for them to be exposed to the disease, the type of vaccine, whether they are used for breeding, and the geographic area where you live or may visit.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Behavioral Counseling
  We offer a wide range of services to meet your pet’s individual needs, including wellness care, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, parasite prevention, microchipping, senior pet care, nutritional counseling, and behavioral counseling.
• Nutritional Counseling
  A pet’s nutritional needs change as they enter different stages of their lives. The best way to make sure your pet’s needs are being met is to develop a diet made specifically for them and their lifestyle. At Big Bend Animal Hospital, we offer nutritional counseling to answer any questions you may have about your pet’s diet.
• Comprehensive Examination
  Our radiology department has an in-house x-ray machine that allows us to quickly diagnose problems not found by physical examination or blood testing.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Your Pet Needs Protect your pet and your family from flea and tick infestations and serious – or even fatal – infectious diseases that can be transmitted by them. Fleas and ticks are easy to prevent, and our team at Big Bend Animal Hospital can help. All of our products are medically approved, safe, and guaranteed to help protect your family. We serve clients and their pets throughout Ruskin, Sun City, Appollo Beach, and the surrounding areas.
• Behavioral Disorder Treatment
• Pain Management
  Laser therapy is a quick non-invasive, non-painful, non-radiation treatment for pets who suffer from a variety of medical conditions. It works by using light waves known as photons to increase endorphin release which helps with pain relief. It also increases blood flow and helps with lymphatic drainage.
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  Laser therapy can take as little as 5 minutes to complete. Owners typically start seeing results after three to five treatments. In the beginning treatments are frequent. For most conditions it is recommended that the patient is treated three times in the first week, two times a week for two additional weeks, and then once a month for maintenance.

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
• Diabetes Treatment
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
  The doctor and staff here at Big Bend Animal Hospital want your pet to live a long, healthy, and happy life. Many health issues may occur in our aging pets. Dental issues, thyroid disease, kidney problems, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis are just some of the common health concerns we often see in senior pets. The sooner we can detect these the earlier we can intervene.
• Heart Disease Treatment
  If your pet is exhibiting any unusual behavior or troublesome symptoms, we encourage you to discuss the matter with our veterinary radiologists in Riverview. We can assess your pet’s condition and administer an x-ray if necessary to help us diagnose the issue.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  Nutrition plays a critical role in the overall health and well-being of your pet. Your pet’s nutritional needs change with age and activity level. Specially formulated diets can assist in the management of various medical conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, and heart disease. Work closely with your veterinarian to find the right food and the right intake amount for your pet. Every pet is unique and the goal is to find what works best for each individual pet.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Veterinary Surgery
  At Big Bend Animal Hospital, we provide a range of veterinary surgical services for your pet including a dog neuter in Brandon. Our veterinarians perform soft-tissue surgery on a routine basis. Whether your pet’s surgery was a planned spay or neuter or an unexpected emergency, our veterinary team is well equipped to provide your pet with reliable and effective surgical care.
• Declawing
• Spaying and Neutering
  Spay and neutering surgery can be behaviorally and medically beneficial for your pet. In addition, if you spay or neuter your pet, you’ll avoid unwanted puppies and help control pet overpopulation.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  At Big Bend Animal Hospital, we care deeply about every one of our pet patients and offer extensive services to ensure we are as thorough as possible when assessing and diagnosing any problems they may be experiencing. Our diagnostic services include everything from digital x-rays to ultrasounds to laboratory testing. We offer years of experience and treat each of our patients as we would want our own pets to be treated.
• X-Ray
  Our experienced veterinarians perform routine and advanced surgeries with the utmost care and precision to ensure your pet’s safety and comfort. We also offer in-house diagnostic services, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory testing, to quickly diagnose any health issues your pet may be experiencing.
• Microchipping
  Microchips provide the best form of identification for dogs and cats. Every year, lost pets are reunited with their families because of microchips.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
• Grooming
  Do you find it difficult to give your pet a bath at home? Is your pet’s coat starting to become overgrown or matted? Does he or she have a skin condition? At Big Bend Animal Hospital, we offer a full range of grooming and bathing services for cats and dogs. Our highly trained, experienced, and certified groomers strive to help your pet look their best so they can feel their best, too!
• Senior Pet Care
  Regular pet wellness exams are the key to keeping your senior pet healthy. All pet exams at Big Bend Animal Hospital include a thorough physical evaluation of your pet. Our veterinarians and staff will provide you with valuable information about keeping your senior pet healthy. Changes in diet and lifestyle, as well as physical therapy for chronic conditions such as arthritis, can help improve your pet’s quality of life. We look forward to helping you and your best friend enjoy many more years together.