All pets should wear collar tags imprinted with their name and the phone number of their pet parent, but only a microchip provides permanent ID that cannot fall off, be removed, or become impossible to read. We offer microchipping so if your pet becomes lost, they stand the best chance of being found. Scanning a found pet and scanning all new patients is free.
Radiology is an important part of our work being the sight to unveil what’s under the skin which assist in our prognosis of issues. We provide high quality veterinary medical imaging and interpretation of diagnostic images such as MRI scans, CT scans, ultrasound scans, and radiographs to detect injury or disease to help us diagnose…
We provide laser therapy to help care for animals who have had surgery, been injured or suffer from chronic pain. Just like with humans, laser therapy can speed an animal’s recovery many times fold and improve their quality of life. Mobilizing a joint to perform certain types of movements at the end of your range of motion, massaging a muscle to promote proper movement…
Working with the RHSPCA and local prosecutors, Dr. Pettigrew has already testified in cruelty cases. She has finished the Animal Forensic courses and have completed certification in cruelty and forensic medicine in order to help all those defenseless animals who have been abused. A combination of veterinary medicine, veterinary forensics, animal care and the practices used in organized…
We have a full in house lab to run tests with results usually in 10 minutes. We can check liver, kidney and for diabetes as well as infections, anemia, electrolyte imbalances and other diseases. We also do urinanalysis, fecals for intestinal parasites, skin, ear and fecal cytology, feline leukemia, FIV and heart worm tests. We…
No question is too small or silly to ask. Prevention is everything just as it is with us as humans. Our animals friends need to be healthy and happy to start with. Nutrition, behavior counseling, and yearly blood work, urinanalysis, diet assessment, and a general health exam goes a long way in continuing to care for your…
We now have calming music for animals playing in our reception area to calm them when entering the hospital. That is a new concept developed by Dr. Marty Becker. We now use pheromones with diffusers in the exam rooms, on the table covers and ourselves. Also we give lots of treats and have various sedatives…