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What to Expect on Blood Donation Day

Upon arrival, our client service representative will register you and your pet in our medical record system. Then a registered technician will meet with you, …

Terms & Conditions

We aim to educate our clients on our expectations, policies, and processes. We encourage clients to also read our Client Preparation Guide. Timely Services We make …

Urine Testing

Testing your pet’s urine can provide information about the kidneys, bladder, liver, pancreas, and other organs. Testing may be repeated in intervals (days or weeks) …

Euthanasia

The decision to euthanize a pet is hard; however, knowing available options can prevent further distress on both you and your pet. Talk to your …

Blood Transfusions for Cats & Dogs

Blood Transfusions for Dogs Collected blood is stored as whole blood or used immediately after collection as fresh whole blood. Whole blood can be stored …

Surgical Procedures

Our specialists and veterinarians will review available options with the patient’s family and make recommendations based upon each patient’s individual needs. Our goal is a …

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO)

Following cranial (or anterior) cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in the stifle (knee) joint of dogs, the stifle becomes unstable with weight-bearing, allowing the tibia to …

Patellar Luxation

The patella is a small bone at the front of the stifle (knee joint). A luxation, or dislocation, is when the patella slips out of …

Fracture Treatment

Treatment and outlook depends on the fracture type – some are straightforward and others complex, necessitating considerable orthopedic instrumentation, implants, and expertise. With correct planning …

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) inside the stifle (knee) joint stabilizes the stifle during weight-bearing and prevents the tibia from moving forwards relative to the …

Pain Management

Pain can be categorized in many ways, depending on where and why it is occurring. As a general rule, think of how you would feel.  …

CBC/Blood Chemistries

CBC Complete Blood Count (CBC) evaluates hydration status, anemia, infection, blood clotting ability, immune system, some bleeding disorders, or other unseen abnormalities. Testing is essential …