Van Crest Animal Hospital

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Anal glands are sacs on the inside of your pet’s rectum. They produce an excretion with a scent that marks their feces. They are normally expressed as your pet passes feces, but they can become clogged and need to be manually expressed on occasion.

Ear cleaning is a simple procedure where we use a pet-approved ear cleaning solution and paper towel to clean your pet’s ears. Our staff is highly trained in the anatomy of your pet’s ear to appropriately and safely clean without damaging the ear canal or ear drum.

Some dogs have a lot of fur in the ear canal. This fur traps wax and debris, which can cause irritation and ear infections. We can quickly pluck out the fur, helping reduce the chance of infection.

We offer nail trims, making sure to cut the nails as short as possible without damaging the quick (the blood supply to the nail). Regular nail trims improve nail health. They also allow us to check the nails and paws for any potential problems.

At Van Crest Animal Hospital, we can give your pet’s teeth a good and thorough brushing. We recommend brushing your pet’s teeth regularly to help reduce plaque accumulation and fight against dental disease. We are happy to teach you how to brush your pet’s teeth at home.

Does your pet frequently get food or feces stuck in their fur? We offer sanitary clips of the face, feet, and rear. This is the pain-free clipping of the fur around the face or rear, shortening the fur to keep the areas clean and free of debris.

Kennel

We practice the highest standards of care and cleanliness for patients staying with us. We know that it takes a great deal of trust to leave your pet with someone else, so we want to assure you that we are professional, highly trained, and most of all, we love pets.

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Our comprehensive wellness exams are thorough exams of your pet from head to tail. We make sure their vaccines are up-to-date so they are protected from potentially deadly diseases. We also recommend running annual blood work. This allows us to keep an eye on your pet’s organ function.

A microchip is a very small device placed under your pet’s skin. Each microchip has its own unique number that can be scanned at a shelter or veterinary facility. The number is attached to your contact information, so if your pet is brought in you can be contacted about your found pet!

We are able to provide the necessary health certificate for your pet. To obtain a health certificate, we must examine your pet and make sure they are up-to-date on the required vaccines or any necessary blood work based on your destination.

If your pet is showing signs of pain, like lethargy, crying when touched, limping, or reluctance to eat, please schedule an evaluation. We can diagnose the cause of pain and help them feel more comfortable. We offer different types of pain management, including medications that can be given at home.

Vaccines are special proteins that prime the immune system to fight off specific infections. They work in two ways. The first is to reduce the severity of such diseases should they strike. The second is to prevent infection completely.

We recommend regular dental cleanings for your pet, as well as at-home dental care such as brushing your pet’s teeth to help keep their teeth healthy. Bad breath, abnormal or excessive drooling, difficulty or pain when chewing, or red or bleeding gums are all signs of dental disease.

Our veterinarians recommend that you set up your pet’s first visit with us soon after adoption. It’s important to get your new pet set up with a good parasite and vaccination program as well as a thorough examination to assure your puppy or kitten is healthy and prepared to stay that way.

Routine wellness blood work and other routine diagnostic testing are important for senior pets because these tests allow us to evaluate how your pet’s health is either responding to current management strategies or changing with age.

We perform these procedures in a clean and sterile environment. Our highly trained staff will monitor your pet’s vital signs throughout the entire procedure, making sure they are safe and stable. They will be sent home with appropriate pain medications, allowing them to heal comfortably.

Just like people, pets can get sick or injure themselves. Unlike people, they can be very good at hiding an illness until it becomes severe. If your pet is showing signs of illness, such as lethargy, changes in personality, unexplained weight loss, or respiratory signs, please call us immediately.

Pet allergies are a common problem, but symptoms associated with animal allergies can also be an indication of more serious pet health conditions. When necessary, our veterinary staff will perform blood work and other tests, such as food trials, to determine the cause of your pet’s discomfort.

Cytology is the microscopic examination of cell samples. It is often used to diagnose growths or masses, assess bodily fluids or any abnormal fluids that may accumulate, such as around the heart or lungs. A biopsy is the surgical removal of a tissue sample from the suspected lesion or growth.

The comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment is a same-day outpatient procedure. Your pet will be placed under general anesthesia with a protected airway. Once your pet is asleep, your veterinarian will perform a complete oral health assessment.

As your pet ages, checking their blood work becomes even more important. They are more prone to issues such as kidney or liver disease, which can become very serious very quickly. We recommend blood work for your senior pet at least twice a year.

Using just a few drops of blood, we are able to screen your pet for four potential infections using a test called a 4DX. This test takes only a few minutes and can show the presence of heartworms, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis.

We recommend a number of oral and topical parasite preventatives. These preventatives protect your pet from internal parasites such as heartworm, roundworms, and tapeworms, as well as repelling ticks and fleas. Ask one of our veterinarians about which type of preventative is right for your pet.

We are proud to offer orthopedic surgical procedures for injuries and conditions to the musculoskeletal system of your pet’s body. We utilize state-of-the-art tools and monitoring equipment to enhance our orthopedic surgery capabilities.

Parasitic analysis includes the examination of your pet’s blood or feces for signs of parasites. Most parasites shed their ova (eggs) inside your pet’s intestinal tract, meaning they can be found in your pet’s feces. Fecal analysis allows us to find these eggs and diagnose a parasitic infection.

Imaging with X-rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Our digital machine delivers images in seconds. Our veterinarians can review these pictures and electronically send them to radiologists if needed.

If your pet is showing signs of an ear infection, bring them to Van Crest Animal Hospital for prompt diagnosis and effective treatment. Your pet will be required to have an ear cytology to determine the type of ear infection they have.

We perform many types of soft tissue surgeries at our hospital. Soft tissue surgeries are those that are not associated with bone. These surgeries can provide many benefits to pets. Probably the most common soft tissue surgery performed on pets is the removal of masses or lumps.

Ultrasound is an incredible, non-invasive diagnostic tool that uses a probe that emits high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of what is inside your pet’s body in real-time. This allows us to examine blood flow, intestinal health, organ size, and organ function, or even find bladder stones.

Urinalysis is a type of test that checks for levels of specific chemicals within your pet’s urine. Abnormal levels of certain chemicals can be a sign of illnesses. Urinalysis screens for imbalances that can be an indication of kidney disease and infections, bacterial infections, and more.

Vomiting and diarrhea can quickly get out of control, causing severe dehydration in pets. They can also be symptoms of an underlying illness or problem. If your pet is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, please give us a call to schedule an appointment.

Wellness blood work includes comprehensive chemistry panels as well as complete blood cell counts. This testing examines the size and quantity of the various blood cell types and gives us information on electrolytes and organ function. The information that is provided gives us baseline levels.