Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  We recognize that early detection of age-related issues is crucial. That’s why our senior wellness exams include thorough screenings for common conditions such as arthritis, dental problems, and age-related illnesses. With advanced diagnostic tools and a commitment to staying current with the latest in veterinary medicine, we strive to detect and address any potential health issues before they become more serious.
• Vaccination
  Your pet should have a preventative wellness examination on an annual basis. During this exam, the doctor will do a thorough “nose tip to tail tip” exam, discuss any health concerns you have for your pet, administer any necessary vaccinations, and any other diagnostic or medical treatments. On average, pets over six years of age are considered “seniors,” We recommend exams twice a year. As animals age, their health can change rapidly in a short period. By having exams six months apart, your veterinarian can treat any medical concerns more quickly and effectively.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  Annual wellness exams for pets are essential to any preventative health care program. They allow for early detection of many conditions such as heart disease, dental disease, cataracts, diabetes, arthritis, spinal issues, and many others, not to mention the best news any guardian can hear from their veterinarian—that their pet is healthy!
• Nutritional Counseling
  Muddy Creek Animal Hospital carries a full line of prescription diets. Different pets require different diets for both optimal health and performance. Our staff will be happy to help determine which diet is right for your pet.
• Comprehensive Examination
  Examination, veterinarians also need to have an established relationship with their patients. If your pet has never been seen at our office, is overdue for an annual health exam, or experiencing a medical concern, call our office to schedule an appointment today.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Feel free to stop in at any time to discuss a prevention program that we all agree may be best suited for you and your pet. Heartworm disease is a deadly but easily preventable disease. We recommend year-round preventative be given to cats and dogs.
• Pain Management
  At Muddy Creek Animal Hospital, our mission is to provide the best possible care to your pet by treating every animal as if it were our own. Our veterinary team takes an integrative approach to manage your pet’s health through preventative wellness care and advanced comprehensive medical treatments, including acupuncture, laser therapy, ultrasound, pain management, and surgery. Our veterinarians work with you to develop a treatment plan that works for you and your pet, no matter their life stage. We desire to support our clients’ bond with their pets in a friendly and nurturing environment by centering compassion and empathy in everything we do.
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  Canine osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or simply arthritis, is a common condition in dogs that involves the progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage in a joint. Articular cartilage is the smooth, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint, allowing them to move smoothly against each other.
• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  Dr. Haldeman received her Bachelor’s of Biology from the University of Richmond in 1997 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Her special interests are internal medicine, ultrasound, and traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Haldeman became a certified acupuncturist in 2014. She is also a certified member of the Penn Hip Improvement Program for the evaluation of dogs for hip dysplasia. She enjoys competitive sailing and cruising, fishing, knitting, and spending time with her husband, Jeffrey, and her cat, Duncan, aka Gato.
• Diabetes Treatment
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
  At Muddy Creek Animal Hospital, we perform everything from spays and neuters to bladder stone removal, lump removals, and many other procedures. Every patient is closely monitored using state-of-the-art digital monitors that provide real-time EKG, oxygen levels, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature. Our patients also receive pre-anesthesia blood screening to help us make your pet’s surgical procedure as safe and successful as possible.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
• Periodontal Disease Treatment

Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
  These procedures are surgical and do require an animal to undergo anesthesia. The cost includes complete surgical care, including anesthesia, the medical team’s time and expertise, monitoring before, during, and after the procedure, surgical supplies, pain management, and hospitalization. Although the cost to spay or neuter may seem high, it is less expensive than caring for unwanted litters, pregnancy complications, or future health concerns from not having your pet spayed or neutered. Some pet insurance may help cover the cost of these procedures or there are other payment options such as Care Credit, Scratchpay, and All Pet Card.
• Declawing
• Spaying and Neutering
  We recommend every pet be spayed or neutered not only for their health but to also reduce the number of unwanted puppies and kittens. Spaying and neutering are beneficial for your pet’s health as the procedure can lower or entirely prevent the risk of several diseases and types of cancer. Problematic behaviors are often reduced or eliminated after a pet is spayed or neutered such as aggression, spraying, roaming, or crying. If you are unsure what age it is appropriate for your pet to be spayed or neutered, talk with one of our doctors. They can give you a recommendation based on your pet’s breed, age, and current health status.
• Veterinary Euthanasia
• Cropping

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  Diagnostic laboratory, radiology, ultrasound, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, surgery, and more. To learn more about the services we offer, visit the Services page. We are glad you have chosen us to care for your pet and offer the most advanced veterinary services to help ensure your pet has a long and
• X-Ray
• Microchipping
  Countless beloved pets are lost or stolen every year. As a result, we strongly encourage that all pets be identifiable via microchip and registered within a national database to increase the number of lost pets reunited with their guardian(s).

General Pet Care

• Grooming
• Senior Pet Care
  Our dedicated team of veterinary experts tailors wellness plans specifically designed to address the unique needs of senior pets.

Specialty

• Bird Vet
• Exotic Animal Vet
• Small Animal Vet
• Reptile Vet