| Services We Provide Wellness Testing and Examination Vaccinations/ Vaccination Titers Full Diagnostic Laboratory Services In house Diagnostic Testing Radiology- X ray and Ultrasound Hospitalization Full Pharmacy Surgery Ophthalmology Dermatology Medicated Bathing High-Quality Maintenance and Prescription Diets Dentistry including Digital Dental X ray Daytime Emergency Services Luxury Medical Boarding Senior Care Heartworm Screening and Prevention Wellness Testing and Examination Regular examinations and wellness testing are vital to the maintenance of healthy lives. Many diseases can be detected prior to the onset of any outward signs! Our pets age, on average, 6 times as fast as we do- so one year can equal 5-7 years for your pet. We highly recommend wellness exams yearly for pets less than 6 years and twice yearly for animals over 7 years of age. At these visits, testing can be tailored for your individual pet’s medical needs. Items that will be discussed may include blood panels, fecal parasite screening, heartworm screening and prevention, glaucoma testing, baseline radiography, early renal screening and many more services. Vaccinations/ Vaccination Titers All puppies and kittens need vaccinations to prevent deadly and painful infectious diseases. Each vaccine is carefully selected by the veterinarian for safety and efficacy. Once completed, these vaccinations are 100 % guaranteed to be effective Veterinary medicine has found through extensive research, many of our quality vaccines can provide immunity that lasts 3-5 years! At McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital we are proud to be able to provide an alternative to annual vaccinations for our adult patients. Vaccine titers are simple blood tests that can check for the antibodies that provide protection from the deadly diseases that are prevented by the vaccines. Please ask about your many options at your next visit! Full Diagnostic Laboratory Services We are proud to offer a full service laboratory including biopsy, bacterial and fungal cultures, diagnostic cytology, blood testing, hormonal assays, fecal parasitology and even x ray consultations from a board certified radiologist. Our laboratory is local to Phoenix- providing quick results and can even be called for immediate pickup if needed. In house Diagnostic Testing We are happy to provide state of the art in- house diagnostic testing including heartworm, feline leukemia and FIV screening, major organ functions, electrolytes levels, blood counts and MANY more. Some situations require immediate testing to allow for proper care of our hospitalized or severely ill patients. Radiology- X ray and Ultrasound Many diseases are not visible from the outside of the body. X ray and ultrasound allow a non-invasive way to look inside and see if there are any problems. Our hospital has brand new and state-of-the-art equipment that is designed specifically for the veterinary field. The ability to look inside can allow for painless diagnosis and monitoring of many diseases. Hospitalization Some patients will require hospitalization for monitoring, oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids, and diabetes testing. Many of our hospitalized patients can be effectively treated during normal daytime hours. We do not provide after hours after hours care or care on Sundays. If required, complete transfer of medical records can be provided to a 24 hour emergency and critical care facility. We are also proud to provide a completely sanitized isolation ward to accommodate animals with potentially contagious conditions separated from other patients. This allows for safer hospitalization of all patients! Full Pharmacy Many pets require prescription medications to treat medical conditions. Some human medications can be used, but the majority of the time, animal-specific medication or doses are required. We can conveniently provide these vital medications at the time of your visit. We can also provide specialized compounded referrals- some medications need to be custom-sized or flavored to ease administration. Please let us know if you have ANY special needs or concerns about your pets’ medications! Medications cannot work if you are unable to give them as directed. Surgery Surgery and general anesthesia are intimidating to most pet owners. We are proud to say that we do everything possible to minimize the risks or pain associated with these procedures. Through pre-anesthetic blood testing, IV catheters to support blood pressure and the internal organs, the custom use of high-quality human anesthetics and meticulous intra-operative monitoring, we can provide the safest and highest quality services to our furry friends. All pets should be spayed or neutered at six months of age. We are proud to provide this service, along with a variety of other surgical procedures. These include bladder stone removal, internal organ biopsy, mass removal/biopsy, intestinal foreign body removal, stomach tacking (gastropexy) for animals predisposed to “bloat”, laceration repair, and MANY others! Ophthalmology Dog and cats rely heavily on visual communications. The eyes are a very complex and sensitive set or organs. Glaucoma, cataracts, inflammation, allergies, eyelid problems, and “dry eye” are all common problems encountered in our furry family- members. Please report any eye problems as soon as noticed. McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital is proud to be able to diagnose and treat many ocular conditions! Dermatology The skin is the single largest organ in the body. Our pets’ skin and coat are very important to their overall health. Skin mites, infections, abrasions, allergies, immune- mediated disorders, or even cancer can be detected with a thorough exam. Pet owners are usually the first to notice hairloss, lumps, bumps or rashes. Be sure to check your pet regularly and report any problems to the veterinarian. Medicated Bathing McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital is proud to help many skin conditions with prescription- strength medicated baths. Odors, rashes, hair loss, and many allergies can be helped with medicated bathing. We have the shampoos, conditioners and the facilities to provide a comfortable and luxurious bathing experience for your pet! We also offer standard bathing- please let us know of the need for other grooming services. If demand is present, we will look into hiring a full time groomer! High-Quality Maintenance and Prescription Diets In recent years, nutrition has been found to be critical to health. Cats, dogs, and people all have very different nutritional needs. We are proud to carry and prescribe a full line of premium and well-researched pet foods. The foods have been carefully formulated for nutrition, quality and taste! Many diseases can be treated or cured with proper nutrition and selected ingredients. Please inquire about our high quality, medically researched maintenance and prescription diets. We stock them in the hospital for your convenience! Dentistry including Digital Dental X ray Did you know that 70% of dogs and cats have periodontal disease by 4 years of age? Routine and daily brushing is highly recommended, but sometimes it is difficult for owners. Maintenance can also be enhanced with oral rinses, enzyme-treated rawhide chews, and proper nutrition. Even with these tools, most dogs and cats require some veterinary care. Most of our major problems are found deep under the gums. With our patients calmly anesthetized and carefully monitored, dental cleanings help us find and treat tartar, plaque and periodontal disease. This service includes probing and cleaning under the gums, x-rays of the roots and bones, and removal of tartar and polishing of teeth. Extraction of abscessed/fractured or otherwise painful teeth can also be performed at the same visit. "Teeth Cleanings" provide by other facilities are considered to be practicing veterinary medicine without a license and are illegal. Our veterinarian can easily provide a FREE dental evaluation before anesthesia to let you know your options for your pet’s oral health. Please inquire about our services any time! Daytime Emergency Services Most people and dogs would prefer to stay out of the emergency room, but problems can occur at any time. Injuries, cuts, limps, vomiting, diarrhea, hot spots and many more problems happen suddenly and require immediate attention. If anything ever happens, please call and head immediately to the hospital. Our patients will be evaluated by the veterinarian or a certified veterinary technician and seen as soon as possible. The state of the art equipment, facilities and a highly trained team, make McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital ready for almost any emergency. Luxury and Medical Boarding Leaving a beloved pet when traveling can be very difficult for both the pet and the owner. We are proud to be able to provide small and exclusive boarding services. Many boarding facilities cannot accept animals on chronic medications and geriatric pets. Our highly- trained medical staff can provide a calm and soothing environment with medical knowledge. Space is very limited, so please make reservations early. Full vaccinations and heartworm/tick prevention are required for the safety of all of our guests. Senior Care Our pets are living longer and fuller lives with the help of modern medicine. Amazingly, by 7 years of age, our pets are considered seniors. These pets should be examined twice yearly and a full preventative plan for wellness can be tailored for each patient. Cardiac (heart), renal (kidney), glaucoma/cataracts (eye), and many other specifics can be bundled into our senior wellness program. If you are scheduling a senior visit- please fast your pet that morning and try to obtain a fresh urine sample (we can get it in the hospital if you are unable). These two easy steps can provide invaluable information and allow for more accurate and convenient testing! Heartworm Screening and Prevention Heartworm is a blood parasite that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The larvae are injected by mosquito bites and the worms grow in the delicate blood vessels of the lungs and heart. Dogs show NO SYMPTOMS until the heart/lungs are already compromised! In the past 10-15 years, we have seen the numbers of mosquitoes rising in the valley. The number of dogs who travel to the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, and even California is also increasing. All of these factors are allowing this deadly disease into our valley of the sun. Regular screening and monthly (yummy) preventative tablets are an easy and convenient way to protect our pets. Please let us know if you need heartworm prevention- it is available in 6 or 12 month supplies. |
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