Clinical services

At the Animal Doctors Veterinary Clinic we provide routine wellness for small animals, including cats, dogs, and the occassional ferret and pocket pet. We provide services such as vaccinations, routine bloodwork, physical exams, radiology (x-rays), and more! Our excellent level of compassion and care toward all animals is what keeps our work so enjoyable.

We also carry many kinds of veterinary prescription diets for dogs and cats. We provide extensive informational and educational appointments for new puppy owners, as well as comprehensive and extended exams for complex behavioral issues with Dr. Nina Harff (please contact the clinic for more information).

Here are some examples of the routine care that we provide:

• FeLV/FIV Snap® tests for Feline Leukemia Virus/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - performed right in the office, with results ready in minutes!
• Canine Parvovirus Snap® tests
• Canine Heartworm / Lyme disease / Erlichia Snap® "3Dx" tests
• Giardia Snap® test (an intestinal parasite)
• Microscopic examination of stool samples to check for intestinal parasites - performed right in our laboratory, with results ready before you leave!
• Frontline® flea prevention for dogs and cats, Advantage® flea prevention for cats, and K9 Advantix® flea and tick control for dogs!
• We also carry Interceptor™ heartworm prevention, and Hookworm, Roundworm and Whipworm protection for dogs!

Please note: payment is expected at the time services are rendered. We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Surgical services

The Animal Doctors provides routine surgery for cats and dogs including Ovariohysterectomies (Spaying), castration (neutering), routine dental cleaning and tooth extraction, lumpectomies with biopsy options, orthopedic examinations under anesthesia, radiographs for sick or injured pets, and more!

We strongly believe in providing the best and safest care for your pets, and as a result we may recommend or require pre-anesthetic bloodwork for your pet. We require a pre-surgical examination for all new patients, or those whom our doctors have not assessed in the past 6 months. We also require your pet be up to date on his or her vaccinations prior to surgery. This is the best technique to ensure your pet's safety while under anesthesia!

We also may recommend IV fluids for your pet during a dental cleaning or for older pets who will need extra support to their circulatory system and blood pressure during anesthesia.

Although routine surgery may seem so to us, it is not to you or your pet. Rest assured that we use the safest possible anesthetic agents in our clinic, and focus our attention on the individual pet.

if your pet has an upcoming surgical appointment with us, don't forget: no food after 8:00pm the night before! Water is okay throughout the night.

If your pet is scheduled to have a dental cleaning, we may prescribe oral antibiotics for him or her for 5 days before the surgery. Please be assured that this is for your pet's overall health and well being.

If your pet may need surgery and you are uneasy about the process, please don't hesitate to talk to one of our veterinary technicians! No question is unimportant.

 

Please click here for a price list of some of our services. Prices subject to change, for more accurate estimate please call 315 786.3340.

Bloodwork basics

We may recommend your pet have bloodwork done while at your routine wellness exam, especially if he or she is geriatric (over 8 years of age), or during any sick pet visit or hospitalization. It is strongly recommended for those pets undergoing any treatment under anesthesia, but what does "doing bloodwork" really mean?
Below are the ABCs of the bloodwork we may recommend for your pet.

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) lets us look at the cells traveling in the bloodstream. Red cells carry oxygen to tissues, white cells help fight infection and are main players in inflammatory conditions, while platelets are essental to blood clotting. A CBC can help diagnose anemias, bacterial, viral or parasitic infections, immune system problems, and sometimes certain cancers or bone marrow problems.

A Chemistry Panel is a complex panel of different chemical tests. The results from this test help to determine problems with the kidneys, liver, or pancreas, as well as helping to rule out diabetes. This test also looks at electrolyte levels.

Other blood tests target specific infections such as heartworm disease, lyme disease, feline leukemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus - moreso than the simple snap tests we can do in our office. We can also check for hormonal imbalances such as thyroid disorders.

A urinalysis is not a blood test, but can be a critical component in assessing kidney function. Coupled with appropriate bloodwork, our doctors can determine overall functionality of kidneys, screen for urinary tract infections or diagnose bladder stones or tumors.

Dental cleaning services

Our licensed veterinary technicians perform dental cleanings for dogs and cats under the supervision of our veterinarians. Because pets won't sit still and allow us to scale and polish their teeth they must be put under anesthesia for this procedure! Just like us, cats and dogs need good dental health, which includes brushing! Though our pets cannot brush their own teeth effectively, it is up to you as their owner to do so for them, as well as providing the opportunity for periodic dental cleanings.

Just like with humans, teeth that are not cleaned regularly build up plaque and tartar, which eventually leads to gingivitis, halitosis, and possible tooth root infections and abscesses. This makes it difficult and painful for your cat or dog to chew food or drink water. Often times the first sign that your pet may need his or her teeth looked at is bad breath.

A professional dental cleaning at the Animal Doctors includes hand scaling to remove visible tartar. Secondly we polish the teeth and apply a fluoride treatment and a dental sealant. At this point, if we encounter a problem like enamel defects, tooth root infections, fractured teeth, and in cats cervical neck lesions (which resemble cavities, but occur along the gum line) we may recommend dental radiographs, tooth restoration, or extraction. If we have not already received permission to perform any of these more extensive tasks on your pet we make every attempt to contact you and obtain your permission for the treatment.

Antibiotics, as mentioned above, will be prescribed for dental surgery patients before their appointment. In some cases your pet may be sent home with additional antibiotics or pain medication if he or she needs any teeth extracted. The doctor will discuss the potential need for antibiotics with you during your pet's pre-surgical examination.

At the end of your pet's dental procedure we apply a dental sealant called "Oravet®". You may elect to use this once weekly sealant at home by purchasing a homecare kit. This is an alternative to daily brushing. For more information on how Oravet home care works, please click here!

Marissa Hyde, LVT, performing a routine dental cleaning