Our state-of-the-art hospital and our highly trained staff allow us to perform
most medical procedures and provide the necessary care for all your pets.
Wellness Examinations and Immunizations
The gradual onset of health
problems in an apparently
healthy pet often go unnoticed. Once symptoms appear, the
condition may be too difficult or
costly to diagnose and treat. Age
is not a disease; however, there
are many conditions, that if
diagnosed early, can be
completely reversed or
controlled for extended periods
of time. At least once and perhaps twice a
year, your pet needs a complete
physical examination.
Remember, your pet's lifespan is
shorter than ours. A lot can
happen in 12 months.
Read about "The Importance of an Annual Physical Exam"
Surgical Procedures
Our hospital is equipped to
perform most surgical
procedures from spays and
neuters to more complicated
abdominal surgeries, mass
removals and some orthopedic
(bone and joint) procedures. We
take pride in our equipment and
our modern anesthesia and
patient monitoring systems.
The Importance of Spay/Neuter
Dental Care
Dental disease, specifically
periodontal disease, is the most
common ailment affecting pet
dogs and cats. At Neponset
Animal Hospital, we feel it is very
important that our clients realize
the impact dental care can have
on their pets overall health. An
infection in your pet's mouth is
just like one in his or her kidney,
heart, liver or lung.
His body
becomes stressed as it tries to
chronically fight that infection.
The infection can easily spread
from the gums throughout the
body via the bloodstream. Dental
infections are responsible for
about 80% of heart valve disease
which result in heart murmurs.
Regular ultrasonic teeth cleaning
provides your pet with good oral
health. As an adjunct to teeth
cleaning, we recommend a dental
home care plan that is specifically
designed to your pet's needs.
Dental Disease Information
Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing
Laboratory testing plays an integral
role in the early detection of changes
in your pet's health. Diagnostic tests
provide essential information by
which our veterinarians can identify
blood disorders, kidney and liver
disease, diabetes, infection, cancer,
thyroid disease and other hormonal
problems.
Our in-house laboratory provides fast
and accurate information so that your
pet can receive appropriate treatment
immediately after arriving at the
hospital. We also send diagnostic
samples to Idexx Laboratories for
routine blood and urine testing,
microbiology, cytology, pathology,
serology and other specialized tests.
Our veterinarians are able to consult
with Idexx veterinary specialists in
several different fields including
pathology, internal medicine,
cardiology and radiology.
Radiology
We have a state-of-the-art
x-ray machine that produces
excellent quality radiographs.
Radiographs are extremely
helpful for diagnosing medical
and surgical problems as well
as pre-breeding evaluations
for inherited bone and joint
diseases.
Pharmacy Supplies
We carry an extensive inventory of
veterinary pharmaceutical items,
supplies, and medications.
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