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Health Exams
A yearly exam is the best preventative medicine to ensure that your pet is happy, healthy, and by your side for many years. At your pet’s appointment one of our certified veterinary technicians or
veterinary assistants will take a thorough health history. Our doctors will then do a thorough physical exam. If there are any abnormalities found, we will discuss it with you and give you options for treatment.
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Puppy & Kitten Visits
How exciting! You just acquired a new puppy or kitten, but what next? Becoming a pet parent can be overwhelming, let us help guide you by answering any questions and addressing concerns
that may arise. We will do a nose to tail exam, then discuss vaccination recommendations, spaying/neutering, nutrition, behavior, and training.
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Senior Care
Just as people are now living longer lives, so are our pets. While this is wonderful, we see more age related disease. Common health issues include arthritis, dental disease, periodontal disease,
heart disease, kidney or liver changes, cancer and senility. Senior pets should be examined twice a year in order to assess their overall health and address any changes in their habits, mobility, or disposition. If pain and arthritis are a concern, we can formulate a pain plan that may include both drug and non-drug options to help your pet find relief.
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Vaccinations
Vaccines are another very important part of your pet’s preventative care program. With proper vaccination your pet can easily avoid many serious health afflictions. Hill-Dale follows the American
Animal Hospital Association’s vaccine protocols. Cats and dogs have specific core vaccines (vaccines strongly recommended for all pets) and non-core vaccines (vaccines that may be recommended depending on a pet’s specific lifestyle). Our team will help you decide which vaccines are necessary for your pet and set up a schedule for the vaccines to be given.
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Surgery
Our practice offers a wide variety of surgical procedures. We commonly perform spays and neuters but are not limited to these procedures. We also perform cruciate repairs, soft tissue surgeries,
biopsies, exploratory surgeries, splenectomies, and bladder stone removal. We are happy to provide estimates and discuss our monitoring and safely measures.
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Dental Care
Your pet’s oral health is very important to their overall health. Oral disease can cause discomfort for your pet. If untreated harmful bacteria from the mouth can spread to your pet’s heart,
liver and kidneys. Our dental procedure is much more than a “cleaning”. The veterinarian will complete an oral exam and then design a treatment plan for your pet. During the dental, your pet will be under general anesthesia, intubated and monitored, to provide the safest possible procedure. We first scale and polish your pet’s teeth. Digital dental x-rays are performed to determine if any extractions are necessary. If any are needed they will be done at this time and your pet will receive pain medications beforehand and a pain control plan for home. At your dental discharge we will discuss preventative options to help improve your pet’s future oral health.
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Radiology
We offer on-site digital x-ray which aids in the quick diagnosis of many different disorders. Because we use digital x-rays we have the capability to email them to owners or referral facilities.
Our x-ray software is integrated with our reference lab for ease in the ability to consult with board certified radiologists.
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Diagnostics
Our practice maintains a fully integrated Idexx diagnostic suite in-house. This is important in helping to diagnose any illness quickly. We also utilize Idexx diagnostic reference lab for any more
specialized testing your pet may require.
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Pharmacy
Hill-Dale maintains a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals to ensure that our patients receive any medications necessary. Our hospital also works with reputable compounding pharmacies
for more specialized medications that your pet may need. We carry preventative products for parasites, flea and tick control, and heartworm. Check out our online pharmacy, https://hilldale.vetsfirstchoice.com for preventative refills and prescription foods.
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Laser Therapy
We are excited to be one of the few veterinary facilities in the area to offer laser therapy. Cold laser therapy can be helpful for many conditions such as post-surgical care, injury treatment, pain
management, and arthritis treatment. Laser therapy is a painless and non-invasive procedure that utilizes photons to reduce inflammation, stimulate blood flow, release endorphins, and improve cell health.
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Microchipping
Every year millions of dogs and cats get lost. A pet who is microchipped is much more likely to be returned home. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is injected under the skin
over the shoulder blades. Associated with the microchip is your home address and contact information. Veterinary facilities and shelters have microchip scanners to help reunite pets and their people.
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Nutritional Counseling
Your pet’s nutrition is very important to their long term health and well-being. Our team can help guide you in choosing the best food for your pet. We can counsel you in life-stage nutrition as
well as a nutritional regimen to optimize weight loss, mobility, or aid in the treatment of a specific disease. Our hospital stocks the highest quality prescription foods made by Purina, Hill’s Science Diet, and Royal Canin.
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Behavioral Counseling
Many owners experience behavior issues with their pet at some point in their life. Our team understands how frustrating it can be and are here to help. We offer one-on-one behavioral consults
with one of our veterinarians or provide contact information for local professional training options.
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Travel
When traveling with your pet it is important to meet certain health criteria specific to the area or country you are traveling to. We have the forms necessary for travel and can assist by examining
your pet to make sure they meet the travel qualifications.
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Euthanasia
The decision to euthanize may be one of the most difficult decisions you make as a pet parent. We understand this and are here to help you and your pet be as comfortable
as possible.
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Cremation
We offer cremation through Midwest Cremation Services. They have a wide selection of urns, keepsakes, paw prints and jewelry available to memorialize your beloved pet.
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