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: 1) Your pet can't talk; and 2) Survival--in your pet's mind, it's still a wild kingdom, and the weak link traditionally becomes food for someone else.  That's why thorough check-ups and preventative care are so important.  They can detect and help alleviate serious health problems. 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
                 Cytology
                 Urology
                 Bacteriology (aerobic and anaerobic)
                 Urinalysis
                 The most comprehensive parasite detection and control program
                 Pain control options tailored to your pets' needs                  
                
Surgical Services 
     Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures:
   
Anesthesia 
     We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
    
Internal medicine consults 
     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.  Every film we take is reviewed bi-monthly by a doctor who specializes in radiology, providing additional insight as well as continuing education for our team.
   
Electrocardiography Services  
     We provide ECG services on-site; for serious complications, consultations with a cardiology specialist is available.
   
Dentistry  
     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, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent identification
     We offer microchip identification.
    
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 Emergecy 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 at theanimalemergencycenter.com.