Wellness Exams & Vaccination Programs
Yearly visits to a doctor for your pet help to ensure that medical conditions are spotted early so preventative measures can be taken as early as possible. We couple these visits with giving necessary vaccinations to protect against communicable diseases.
Dogs
Rabies
Initial vaccine is valid for one year, boosters given on time are then valid for three years. State law requires that if any pet has gone past the due date to update the Rabies vaccine. If not given before the expiration date, the next vaccine is only good for one year.
Distemper Combination
We use a multivalent vaccine that protects against distemper virus, parvovirus, adenovirus, and parainfluenza virus, plus leptospira bacteria.
Kennel Cough
We use an intranasal product that covers bordatella bacteria, plus parainfluenza and adenoviruses.
Lyme Disease
Not used on all dogs, this is offered as an option for patients whose exposure risks warrant it.
Cats
Rabies
Initial vaccine is valid for one year, boosters given on time are then valid for three years. State law requires that if any pet has gone past the due date to update the Rabies vaccine. If not given before the expiration date, the next vaccine is only good for one year.
Distemper Combination
We utilize a virus vaccine that protects against panleukopenia, calicivirus, and rhinotracheitis.
Feline Leukemia
This vaccine we suggest for cats that spend time outdoors, or if they are housemates with another cat that goes outside.
Internal Medicine
Our ability to timely diagnose medical conditions has been enhanced by our new in-house lab system. When our initial findings lead us to further testing, we utilize a variety of outside labs. Consultation with specialists is something we rely on, either by phone or online. Some cases that require referral benefit from the good relationship we enjoy with Iowa State University
Surgery
We perform anything from routine spays and neuters to more complicated gastrointestinal and orthopedic procedures. We strive to be as safe as possible with our patients, utilizing pre-anesthetic blood tests, IV fluids during sedation, isoflourane gas anesthesia, heated pads on surgery tables, and surgical monitoring measures such as monitoring oxygen saturation and blood pressure during surgery. All of our surgeries receive post-op pain relief medication appropriate for the procedure.
Geriatric
Our practice encourages regular monitoring of older pets to confront early problems before they threaten quality of life. Regular serum chemistry profiling and attention to the dental health of your pet are two things you can do to stay on top of the health of your senior pet. Ask us how we can help with both of these issues.
Emergency Service
If emergency care is needed for your pet outside of regular business hours, call the regular clinic telephone number (262-7900 or 928-2151). An emergency fee will apply and all charges are due at the time of service.
Euthanasia Services
This difficult time is inevitable for a number of pets. If asked we offer consultation on the timing of this decision. When the time comes for saying goodbye we make every effort to perform it in the most humane and peaceful way possible. Afterward, options include return of the body to the owner, cremation disposal of pets, or individual cremation with return of ashes to the owner. Ashes are returned in a plastic box, and we offer a selection of pet urns if desired.
Radiology & Ultrasound
Radiology – or X-rays – help our veterinarians evaluate muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular (cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems. Ultrasound evaluation can help us visualize structures that x-ray cannot define entirely. We have clinicians trained in both of these technologies.
Microchipping
Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We offer AVID brand microchips, and help the owners take the next step of registering their pets with the AVID company so that if their pet is found a match can be made.
Nutritional Consultation
What your pet eats drives his or her health in so many ways. There are a multitude of reasons not to just buy whatever is the cheapest or tastiest food your pet likes. We would be happy to discuss nutrition with you at a yearly exam appointment.
Post-Surgical and Chronic Pain Management
We have designed protocols to manage the acute pain of elective surgery. When the chronic pain of arthritis is the issue we employ a variety of tools to find the best workable solution for painful pets.
Pharmaceuticals; Flea, Tick and Heartworm Control
We carry a mix of name brand plus affordable generic products to treat and prevent disease. Most clients are surprised to learn that our prices are usually more affordable than those advertised by the online and TV based pet pharmacies.
Boarding
We offer boarding services for dogs and cats. Canine boarders are required to be current on immunizations for Rabies, Distemper combination, and Kennel Cough (Bordatella); felines need Rabies and Distemper combination. We will feed Science Diet maintenance foods, if you want to bring your own food we will feed that. Doctor supervised care includes dogs being walked twice daily and cages/runs being kept clean and dry throughout the day.
Grooming
We offer grooming two days per week. Our groomers have many years of experience with both dogs and cats. Canine grooming patients are required to be current on immunizations for Rabies, Distemper combination, and Kennel Cough (Bordatella); felines need Rabies and Distemper combination
