Medical Services

Wellness exams

A regular physical examination is just as important for your pet as it is for you. Our veterinarians recommend a complete physical examination for your pet at least once a year, though more frequent exams are better—and are essential as your pet gets older. During a physical examination, your veterinarian listens to your pet's heart and lungs, evaluates your pet's vision, looks for any unusual lumps or swellings and checks your pet's teeth and oral cavity, among other procedures. Routine examinations give your veterinarian an opportunity to develop a picture of your pet's overall health. Examinations are also essential in spotting problems before they become serious health issues.

 

Microchipping

Each year, millions of pets go missing and many never make it back to their homes. Implanting a microchip in your pet is a simple, painless way to avoid this tragedy.

A microchip is a tiny device, about the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is implanted beneath a pet's skin between the shoulder blades, and stays there for the pet's entire life. This procedure is as easy and as painless as a vaccination.

Each microchip has a unique number. This number, along with information about the owner and pet, is added to a national pet registry. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have electronic scanners for detecting and reading these implanted microchips. If a lost pet is found and a microchip is scanned, the registry is called and the owner can be contacted. Ask your veterinarian today about microchipping your pet.

Vaccinations

We vaccinate based on American Animal Hospital Association guidelines and each pet's lifestyle. Vaccines are an important part of preventative care, which is why we tailor vaccination schedules to each pet's individual needs.

Vaccines are useful in preventing canine distemper, parvovirus, bordetella, rabies, Lyme disease and other diseases in your dog, and feline leukemia, calicivirus, rhinovirus, rabies and panleukopenia in cats. Our staff can assist you in deciding which preventative measures are best for your pet.

Up-to-date vaccinations play a large part in keeping your pet healthy and free from disease. However, not every pet requires the same series or frequency of vaccines. Vaccine schedules are also subject to change based on the most current information available. Please ask Dr. Mansfield or Dr. Obernesser the recommended vaccine protocols for your pet.