General Services

Our Animal Hospital Services

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of a biannual physical examination. Remember, our pets age faster than we do, and they don’t always express pain or discomfort. There are several reasons for this, but the two most important ones are:

• Pet Communication – Your pet doesn’t have the ability to always tell you something is wrong with them.
• Pet Pride – In your pet’s mind, it’s still a wild kingdom, and the weak link traditionally becomes food.

We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets complete health care needs:

• Electrocardiogram
• Echocardiogram
• Ultrasonagraphy
• Radiology (400 MA), including high resolution dental radiograph technology
• Bloodcounts
• Blood Chemistry
• Gases
• Electrolytes
• Clotting Profiles
• Serology
• Histopathology
• Cytology
• Urology
• Bacteriology (aerobic and anaerobic)
• Urinalysis
• Comprehensive parasite detection and control program
• Pain control options tailored to your pet’s threshold

Surgical Services

Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures:

Internal Medicine Consultation

We offer in-hospital ultrasounds to helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.

Radiology Services

Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high-quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

Electrocardiography Services

We provide ECG services on-site; for serious complications, consultations with a cardiology specialist is available.

Dental Specialty

Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and major oral surgery. In fact, our own Dr. Kavanagh is a board-certified dental specialist.

Laboratory

Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, blood gases, cytology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.

Permanent Identification

We offer microchip identification. If your pet gets lost or stolen, not only can your pet be easily found, but there are other benefits. For more information visit Home Again.

Pharmacy

We maintain an extensive inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.

Individualized Flea Control Programs

We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling

We will provide guidance regarding your pet’s nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling

We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Bathing

Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available, as well as mat-clipping for long-haired pets who are difficult to manage.

Emergency Care

We refer all after-hours emergencies to the Animal Emergency Center in Novi, Michigan. They are a 24-hour facility specializing in emergency care. If you need help outside of our normal business hours, please call them at (248) 348-1788, or visit their website.