Your pets exam will be tailored to their age, health and your concerns. All
exams are performed by the doctor. Preventative health measures are
discussed as well as behavior issues. Our appointments are generally
alloted 30 minutes to make sure we have enough time to cover everything
necessary for a thorough exam and consultation.
Puppy and kitten exams will cover disease prevention, neutering surgery
information, parasite prevention, behavior, house training and any other
questions/concerns you may have. Vaccinations are usually started at this
time. Vaccination programs are individualized to your pets needs.
Yearly exams are recommended for all pets. Your pet ages between 5 and
7 years for every calender year that passes.
Routine health screenings available include
Intestinal parasite detection
Heartworm testing (both dog and cat)
Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis disease and Ehrlichia disease testing
Feline leukemia and feline aids testing
Skin parasite testing (fleas, ticks, mites, lice)
Ear cytology
Urinalysis
As your pet ages we recommend more detailed health screenings
including blood chemistries and blood counts to monitor body organ
function and twice a year examinations. This is to help in the early
detection of diseases that we commonly see with advancing age in our
pets or anything else we may detect at the time of exam and with advanced
diagnostics.
Presurgical exams are performed to increase the safety of your pet under
anesthesia. Heart and lung function is assessed. Organ testing may be
indicated to ensure the body organs that will be processing the anesthetic
drugs are functioning normally.
Behavior exams include extensive history taking, evaluation of the behavior
and determination if there is an underlying organic cause to the problem.
Recommendations for changes in the household, training techniques,
behaver modifying medications, and other environmental changes are
made.
Breeding exams include semen collection and analysis. Hormone testing,
heat detection and pregnancy diagnosis.
Referrals for very advanced care are usually made to the closest facilities
available. Many of our patients go to Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialists.
You can click on their name to visit their website and see the hospital.
exams are performed by the doctor. Preventative health measures are
discussed as well as behavior issues. Our appointments are generally
alloted 30 minutes to make sure we have enough time to cover everything
necessary for a thorough exam and consultation.
Puppy and kitten exams will cover disease prevention, neutering surgery
information, parasite prevention, behavior, house training and any other
questions/concerns you may have. Vaccinations are usually started at this
time. Vaccination programs are individualized to your pets needs.
Yearly exams are recommended for all pets. Your pet ages between 5 and
7 years for every calender year that passes.
Routine health screenings available include
Intestinal parasite detection
Heartworm testing (both dog and cat)
Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis disease and Ehrlichia disease testing
Feline leukemia and feline aids testing
Skin parasite testing (fleas, ticks, mites, lice)
Ear cytology
Urinalysis
As your pet ages we recommend more detailed health screenings
including blood chemistries and blood counts to monitor body organ
function and twice a year examinations. This is to help in the early
detection of diseases that we commonly see with advancing age in our
pets or anything else we may detect at the time of exam and with advanced
diagnostics.
Presurgical exams are performed to increase the safety of your pet under
anesthesia. Heart and lung function is assessed. Organ testing may be
indicated to ensure the body organs that will be processing the anesthetic
drugs are functioning normally.
Behavior exams include extensive history taking, evaluation of the behavior
and determination if there is an underlying organic cause to the problem.
Recommendations for changes in the household, training techniques,
behaver modifying medications, and other environmental changes are
made.
Breeding exams include semen collection and analysis. Hormone testing,
heat detection and pregnancy diagnosis.
Referrals for very advanced care are usually made to the closest facilities
available. Many of our patients go to Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialists.
You can click on their name to visit their website and see the hospital.
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