Our Services
Yearly examinations of your pet by a veterinarian are more important than you
might think. Because we see our pets on a daily basis the subtle changes that
might be occurring as a result of illness or disease might not be recognized.
However, these signs and symptoms can be easily detected by a doctor upon
physical examination of your pet. These visits allow you to be proactive with
your pet’s health by preventing problems that may arise instead of dealing with
treatment when there is already a problem. Not to mention that a yearly
examination for a dog or cat is equivalent to a human receiving a check-up every
4 years! Annual exams are also a convenient time to update vaccinations and to
address any concerns regarding your pet’s health such as diet, parasite
prevention or dental care.
Did you know that up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats that do not receive
proper dental care will develop signs of dental disease by the age of three!
Without proper dental care, your pet will most likely suffer from bad breath,
inflamed gums, missing, loose or broken teeth, and all of the pain and
discomfort such problems can cause. Dental disease can also lead to systemic
health problems such as heart and kidney disease. The good news is that dental
disease is easily prevented by regular dental examinations, home care, and
dental cleanings.
There is a wide range of both internal and external parasites that can affect
not only your pet, but you and your family as well. When focusing on
preventative medicine for your pet, parasite control should be among your top
priorities. Unfortunately, this area is often overlooked and many pets suffer
from illness that can easily be prevented. A simple flea not only causes
discomfort for both animal and human hosts, but can spread tapeworms as well.
Other intestinal parasites can be transmitted to your pet from other animals or
even from an infected environment. The good news is that there are products
available to keep your pets free of disease by simply administering a monthly
dose!
Making the big decision to adopt a puppy or kitten deserves some research.
What is a proper diet? What vaccinations are needed? How will you prevent
illness? What training programs are indicated? Do you need pet insurance? Should
you spay or neuter? What if the new family member develops health problems? Are
you really prepared to care for a cat with feline leukemia virus or a dog with
separation anxiety? Where do you find the answers? The best all-around source of
information for pets and their care is your veterinarian. He or she will help
you narrow your choices to a few breeds, personality types and an age group to
fit your life style. Your veterinarian will also help you to organize a supply
list - things you will need before the pet enters your household. An example of
good planning would be to provide one litter pan for each cat in the household,
plus one extra litter pan. Consult your veterinarian about the proper diet for
your new pet. Get off to the right start. Make your veterinarian a member of
your pet care team.
As your pet ages, nutritional needs and physical abilities change. Subtle,
sometimes undetected, changes begin to occur. Your aging pet may become more
susceptible to cancer, kidney disease, heart problems, pancreatic disease, and
hormonal imbalances such as thyroid conditions or diabetes. Dental disease may
occur and predispose your pet to a host of other problems. Arthritic conditions
cause pain and immobility and change the way your pet is able to interact in the
family. Behavior changes and unexpected bad habits such as house soiling can
suddenly make your beloved friend a difficult housemate. The good news is that
early detection and treatment can often add years to your pet's life. Current
tests frequently detect disease before symptoms are even apparent. Advanced
radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, EKG, and Doppler blood pressure measurements
are now routinely available for pets. Modern diagnostic lab tests can be run
rapidly (often during an office exam).
Our medical team is experienced is performing a variety of surgeries
including TPLO cruciate tear correction and other traditional and nontraditional
procedures. A wide variety of orthopedic, neurologic, oncologic (cancer),
thoracic, intra-abdominal, and reconstructive problems can be treated
effectively through expert surgical intervention. Comprehensive pre-, intra-,
and post-operative care is provided at San Carlos Veterinary Hospital.
Ask us about these or any other services offered at San Carlos Veterinary
Hospital:
- X-Rays
- Ultrasound
- Laboratory Diagnostics (including blood and urine testing)
- Vaccinations
- Surgery
- Pharmacy
- Prescription Diets
- Parasite Prevention
