- Dental CareAlta View Animal Hospital also offers anesthesia-free dental cleaning options for select patients with early stages of dental disease as an adjunct to our comprehensive anesthetic dental services. Please call our office for more information-
- VaccinationI understand that if my pet enters the Pet Resort with fleas or ticks that it will be treated at my expense. All vaccinations must be current within 1 year and Bordetella within 6 months. In case of emergency or illness I authorize the veterinarian to treat my pet using our veterinarian and I am responsible for all charges. If medications are necessary for treatment I give my permission to administer such medications.
- Veterinary OphthalmologyEyes & Vision- Cataract formation in the lenses of the eye occurs steadily throughout the life of dogs and cats the age of a pet can be guessed quite accurately by the degree of cloudiness of its lenses. Cataracts occur more rapidly in pets with diabetes. Very heavily clouded lenses block your pet’s vision. When place your pet in a dark room and shine a light into its eyes, both pupils should contract fully and in equal amounts. I become most worried when there is a marked difference in the response of one eye over the other.
- Behavioral CounselingBesides vaccinations, spaying and neutering your pet is one of the best things that you can do for them! When you spay and neuter your pets, you give them a better chance at a happy life! They often live longer because they are less likely to run away, get in fights, or get hit by cars. They are less likely to get certain types of cancers. Females are less likely to get pyometras and other deadly diseases. Males are less likely to spray and have other behavioral problems!
- Nutritional CounselingDiet- The main objectives in the feeding an older dog should be to maintain health and optimum body weight, slow or prevent the development of chronic disease, and minimize or improve clinical signs of diseases that may already be present. Older dogs have been shown to progressively put on body fat in spite of consuming fewer calories. This change in body composition is inevitable and may be aggravated by either reduced energy expenditure or a change in metabolic rate. Either way, it is important to feed a diet with a lower caloric density to avoid weight gain, but with a normal protein level to help maintain muscle mass.
- Comprehensive ExaminationScheduling regular veterinary examinations is one of the most important steps pet owners can take to keep their pets in tip-top shape. When dogs and cats enter the senior years, these health examinations are more important than ever.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlHere at Alta View Animal Hospital, our veterinarians thoroughly examine every pet that comes in for a regular annual examination. Coming in regularly also ensures your pets get the vaccinations along with any other preventative care, such as heartworm prevention or deworming, they need.
- Pain ManagementPain management is also introduce before and after surgery. Please contact our veterinarians if you have any question about surgical procedures offered at Alta View Animal Hospital.
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Arthritis TreatmentSenior care, which starts with the regular veterinary exam, is needed to catch and delay the onset or progress of disease and for the early detection of problems such as organ failure and osteoarthritis.
- Hip Dysplasia TreatmentJoints- Arthritis is common in the larger breeds of older dogs. But it also occurs in cats and smaller dogs. Joint problems late in life probably have their origins in puppy and kitten hood. Overly fast growth do too rich and abundant a diet when these pets are young places stresses on bone and cartilage that often do not appear until the pet is much older. When pups grow too rapidly, their muscle mass soon outstrips the power of their joints and ligaments to function normally. Loose, arthritis-prone joints result. But in other pets, the tendency to arthritis seems to be primarily genetic. Some signs of joint pain in older dogs and cats are slowness and reluctance to get up. Thick calluses develop on the elbows of heavy dogs.
- Diabetes Treatment
- Thyroid Disease TreatmentWe have just installed a new complete IDEXX Labs in house diagnostic systems. We can perform Complete Blood counts, chemistry levels, thyroid test and other exams in matter of minutes. We can do these tests for an emergency patient or as a pre-surgical work-up.
- Knee Problems TreatmentJoint injuries are also very common in pets, especially in large, athletic breeds, and in overweight dogs. Orthopedic surgery can greatly improve your dog’s quality of life. Orthopedic surgery in animals can include reconstructive surgery required due to an accident or illness, or the correction of a congenital malformation. Here in Alta View we are fully equipped to perform any orthopedic surgery. We also offer in-hospital referral with Dr. Ron Pumphrey, a veterinary surgeon. Common surgeries performed by Dr. Pumphery include facture repair, TPLO (to correct torn cruciate ligaments), and patellar luxation correction.
- Heart Disease TreatmentWe perform electrocardiograms and all pets. This help us diagnose heart conditions and monitor anesthetized patients. We also consult with board certified cardiologist when we deal with heart disease patients.
- Kidney Disease TreatmentKidneys- kidney failure is one of most common problems in all pets is an increase in the amount of water they drinks and a corresponding increase in the amount they urinate. Kidneys are composed of tiny filters called glomeruli. Some glomeruli cease working as time goes by and the pet’s body adjusts by drinking more water and making the glomeruli that still remain, work all the harder. As the kidneys loose glomeruli they become smaller, firmer, and lumpier. Weakened kidneys are the most common old age-related problem in cats and one of the most common in dogs. Here at Alta View Animal Hospital we can ascertain the condition of your pet’s kidneys by running tests on the blood and urine
- Wound and Fracture CareAnimals occasionally suffer lacerations from bite wounds, being struck with objects or accidentally running into branches, etc. These wounds may need surgery to close the area and prevent infection. feel free to contact one of our veterinarians if you have any questions about our surgical procedures.
- Veterinary SurgeryAny surgery not concerning the bone is considered a soft tissue surgery. Our doctors at Alta View Animal Hospital regularly perform soft tissue surgeries on our patients to alleviate pain or prevent life threatening medical conditions. The most common type of soft tissue surgeries are spay, neuter and the removal of a lump/mass from an animal. Many of these lumps are benign (not cancerous) however early detection and removal provide the best outcome for your pet if they are malignant (cancerous).
- Spaying and NeuteringOur low-cost spay and neuter program promotes the need for breeding control and to reduce the overpopulation of pets. By assisting in population control, we hope to decrease the number of abandonment as well as mass killing by pounds and shelters every year. By advocating spay and neuter program to our local organizations such as Copper’s Dream Rescue and Pound Puppy Rescue we hope to reduce the number of stray animals in the community.
- Laboratory ServicesIt is recommended that healthy senior dogs and cats visit the veterinarian every six months for a complete exam and laboratory testing. Keep in mind that every year for a dog or cat is equivalent to 5–7 human years.
- X-RayThe M-38 Digital Navigator is a Digital Radiography system based on CCD detector for Veterinary Hospital use. The M-38 is designed to provide customers with the high performance DR equipment at affordable price. performance DR equipment at affordable price. Flat panel detectors. Furthermore the M-38 provides high quality images for all diagnostic purposes.
- Dental Radiology
- BoardingWe happily offer boarding services here at Alta View Animal Hospital. We do our best to run a high-quality boarding service. It is our goal to make sure our patients receive the highest quality care and cleanliness while they are here.
- Senior Pet CareDownload our senior care checklist; keep track of these signs and call us immediately, before they become serious – Click Here To Download. Also download Common Medical Conditions in Senior Pets to learn more.