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Wellness and Preventive
Medicine
Yearly physical exams are recommended by our veterinarians, along with
appropriate vaccine protocols designed specifically for your pet’s
needs. Annual blood work is also recommended to establish baselines for
your pet and to track their wellness over their lifespan.
Small Animal and Exotic
Surgical Services
All routine surgical procedures are performed on-site. This includes
spays, neutering, exploratory surgery, traumatic injury repair,
orthopedic surgeries, etc. In addition, a board certified surgeon
can be called in if this is required.
Monitoring Devices for Surgery
Our facility is completely outfitted with specialty monitors like an
ECG machine (to assess the heart), a pulse oximeter (to measure
oxygenation and heart rate), a Doppler (to measure blood pressure) and
Registered Veterinary Technicians who are constantly monitoring your
pet’s anesthetic to ensure that each surgical procedure is as safe as
possible.
Medical Services
We offer services in internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology,
endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, ophthalmology,
hematology, oncology, neurology, parasitology, reproduction, genetics,
toxicology, and zoonotic diseases.
Dentistry
Dental care services are now available for your pet ranging from
special dental diets and/or education on brushing your pet’s teeth to
dental cleaning and polishing. Our Veterinarians are trained in dental
extractions and our Registered Veterinary Technicians in dental x-rays
should these services be necessary. We are one of only 8% of veterinary
clinics that have a digital dental x-ray machine.
Laboratory Procedures
We perform in-house blood glucose screening for our diabetic patients,
urinalysis testing, fecal smears, gram stains, ear cytology, and skin
cytology assessment. All other diagnostic testing is performed by a
laboratory in Markham which provides us with prompt results.
Radiology
Our in-house x-ray equipment gives us the ability to quickly assess the
status of any musculo-skeletal, abdominal, thoracic or neurological
problems that may be affecting your pet.
Microchipping
Microchipping
has become a popular method of identification for your pet, it is an
easy procedure and much more simple to track than a tatoo. At the
clinic we provide the service of microchipping and offer to have it
done when your pet is in for their spay or neuter, but the microchip
can be inserted at any time.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging diagnostic procedure. Dr. Bob
Saunders provides an excellent mobile service with his state of the art
ultrasound so that this procedure can be performed at our clinic.
Weight Counselling and
Nutrition
There are many specialized diets available to meet the needs required
for your pet. Within this grouping of prescription diets includes those
which can enable your pet to reach their optimum healthy weight. Our
Registered Veterinary Technicians will happily arrange a free
consultation to discuss this with those that are interested.
Pediatrics
Puppies, kittens and young exotic pets require special care, and our
team is trained to advise you on any special needs for your pets.
Senior Wellness Programs
A senior pet is classified as a pet older than 7 years of age, and have
special nutritional and medical requirements. During a consultation a
dietary change may be recommended as well as blood work to establish if
any concerns should be proactively addressed. The early detection of
problems can improve the outcome for your pet.
Grief Counselling
Compassionate and humane euthanasia of your pet is sometimes necessary.
We strive to make this procedure as gentle as possible on both you and
your pet. Additional support in the form of children’s books or
regional support groups is available.
Mobile Visits
Mobile visits are arranged for clients if you believe that your pet and
your family will be more comfortable at your own home during the time
of your pet’s euthanasia. Scheduling can usually be arranged by calling
the clinic.
New Pet Counselling
When you are introducing a new pet into your home there is a lot of
information to be shared with you. This includes recommendation on
diet, vaccination requirements, behavioural counseling and preventative
medicine etc. Our team will spend the necessary time with you to ensure
that everything gets off to a good start.
Exotic Animal Medicine
Our clinic strives to provide all animals with the best possible health
care and that includes exotic pets. Our staff is well trained and very
experienced in the care of exotic animals. We also provide medical care
to the animals at the Bowmanville Zoo, and are a referral location for
the Toronto Wildlife Centre.
Physical Therapy
We are happy to offer small animal physical therapy to our clients. Our
Registered Veterinary Technicians have completed a course in small
animal physical therapy. We now have a fully equipped physical therapy
room which includes treadmill, physio-ball and TENS system. Physical
therapy has made a big difference in the comfort of our patients with
osteoarthritis, post surgical pain, stiffness, soft tissue injuries,
etc. Together your Veterinarian and Registered Veterinary Technician
will devise a customized physical therapy program for your pet.
Behavioural
Consultations
Behavioural consults are available
through our clinic for anyone having troubles with their pets in areas
such as house training, separation anxiety, unwanted puppy behaviours
and any on going behaviour issues with your exotic pet.
Wildlife
Rehabilitation
Our clinic is lisenced by the Ontario
Ministry of Natural Resources as wildlife custodians. This allows us to
take in and care for orphaned or injured wildlife. This includes
animals such as birds and small mammals. (rabbits, squirrels, etc.) We
please ask that anyone who has found an abandoned or injured animal
call our clinic before disturbing or feeding them. Please remember that
a baby animal that looks orphaned may not always be in that situation,
their mothers do need to go off for certain amounts of time to forage
for food.
Farley
Foundation
Each year our clinic raises funds through different activites for the
Farley Foundation. This is a charitable organization that can provide
funding to those under certain circumstances if there pet were to need
veterinary care. Bake sales, pumpkins at Halloween and book sales are
just a few of the activities that have helped to raise funds, and of
course any donations made are always appreciated. Please call us if you
require any further information.
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