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Services/Products: Laser Surgery, Ultrasound, Dental Procedures, General Surgery, In House Laboratory, Farm calls and Herd Health, Radiography (X-Ray), Housecalls, Vaccinations, Microchipping, Compassionate End of Life Care
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Phone: (970) 856-4474

Address: 17800 Hanson Rd, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Website: Surface Creek Veterinary Center

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Preventive Care

Dental Care
When my eight year old schnauzer was dying of cancer Dr. Jeff was very compassionate. He came to my home to put Heidi to rest. Later I rescued a basset hound who needed major dental work and other surgeries. Doc Susie was wonderful in handling to work and communicating through the process.
Vaccination
Tired of all the different advice you receive regarding the vaccination, care, and feeding of your barnyard creatures? Do you want to make livestock ownership fun again? Our goal is to take the headache and hassle out of caring for your animals by working with you to establish a healthcare plan customized to your herd or flock. No more guesswork or wondering when you should vaccinate and for what, if your bull will be good for another season, or whether those cows are open or bred. If you want to enjoy this western lifestyle
Behavioral Counseling
This is just one example of the problems caused by dogs running loose. We get to see both sides of these stories. We knew two of the dogs involved in the attacks, and they seemed to be very nice dogs. When they are out running loose and join up with other dogs, their behavior changes. We all know this as the "pack mentality." Another risk is the dogs that come in after being hit by cars or shot and wounded. Most livestock owners won't bother with catching dogs harassing their animals, they will just shoot them, and they are entirely within their rights to do so. The damage caused by the dogs and the wounded dogs are entirely preventable situations. When acquiring a dog and becoming a pet owner, there are responsibilities that go along with ownership that are of paramount importance and cannot be ignored.
Nutritional Counseling
Our very own Dr. Jeff has recently written a book, "Cooking with Buck, Healthy Recipes for Dogs," in which he takes pet nutrition to the next level. After seeing so many issues that seemed to trace back to commercial pet food, Dr. Jeff started prescribing home-made diets for many of our patients which is where the book was born! Stop in and Dr. Jeff just may have some recipes to share with you.
Comprehensive Examination
Thanks for your eye opening letter. You’ve triggered a sore spot near to my heart. If I’ve heard your story once, I have heard it a million times. Stories like yours used to amaze me, now I just hang my head in disgust. You don't know how many times a smaller dog is attacked by the neighbors free roaming big dog (who supposedly never leaves his yard) and the neighbors response is “she/he has never done that before,” or even better “he/she would never do that, your dog must have provoked my dog to come into your yard and attack your dog.” It is my opinion that people who let their potentially vicious dogs roam because they are free spirits are brainless idiots. Sorry, but I'm not in a PC mood today. People with mean dogs will tell you “he hasn’t ever bit anybody.” But when you look a little deeper there were plenty of warning signs and lame excuses like, “the neighbor kid provoked ‘Precious’ to attack him,” “Fluffy wants to attack the UPS driver because he drives a big brown truck and Fluffy just hates brown.” Does that mean its OK for Fluffy to attack people with brown skin? Give me a break. These people have a million excuses, but the reality is… they're irresponsible. Here is a real life story that happened to me in my clinic in Phoenix. Hang on, you won’t believe its true, but the only things I have changed are the owner’s and dog’s names. Like all good practices, Carmel Animal Hospital saw many new clients that were dissatisfied with the current vet they went to. So when Miss Leader brought the lab mix (the mix is the scary part!), Angel, in to see me for the first time I just thought, “good we can help another 4-legged family member to live a long healthy live.” Boy was I naive! When I first walked into the exam room, I was greeted by a snarling, frothing set of white teeth lunging at the end of a 6 foot lead. I know it was a 6 foot lead because our exam rooms where 10 feet by 10 feet and I was using every bit of the left over 4 feet to maintain my composure. Needless to say I used my best manners when I introduced my self to Miss Leader and Angel, the she-devil. Although my usual manly voice may have been a bit shaky. “It looks like we are going to have get a muzzle for Angel so we can give her a proper physical exam before we give her the rabies and distemper shots,” I say, while being pelted with canine saliva each time Angel lunged and barked at me. “Oh, my Angel has never bit anybody and it would just pain her so and take her spirit away with a muzzle. I can hold her for you. Angel understands me. She’s named Angel for a reason,” Miss Leader replied. “OK, but be careful I don't want either of us to get hurt,” I shakily reply. Normally I start my physical exam at the head and work my way to the tail of the dog, but I’ve seen enough of Angel’s head to assess what a peach she really is. I figure if I can just listen to her heart that will be good enough for me to assess her over h

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
It is time to start thinking about parasite prevention for your furry friends. Along with the warm weather comes bugs like ticks and fleas and mosquitos. Come in during April and pick up your heartworm prevention and flea and tick preventative for 10% off regular prices. Don't give the bugs a chance to move in!
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Now for the vaccination recommendations for our kitty friends. Kittens, like puppies, we typically start the initial vaccination series between 6 and 8 weeks of age. If a kitten is abandoned earlier and from an unknown background, we might start as early as 4-5 weeks. Young kittens are especially susceptible to Feline Herpesvirus. It manifests in them as nasal congestion and watery eyes, progressing to perforating corneal(eye) ulcers if left untreated. We have seen many kittens over the years who have lost one or both eyes to this aggressive virus. Vaccinating the mothers does seem to help decrease the severity, but kittens who are exposed to this will often still get sick. Feline Herpes virus, similar to herpes virus infection in other species, can cause a persistent infection that will recur with stress. Typically this only happens with cats who are unvaccinated when first exposed, and who had significant signs of disease. That is one reason why kittens should not be exposed to other cats, although indoor and vaccinated cats are less likely to transmit the disease. So Feline Herpes virus is one of the components of a good kitten/cat vaccine. The feline core vaccine we use in cats covers Herpes, Panleukopenia, Calicivirus, and Chlamydia. Panleukopenia or Feline distemper, is in the parvovirus family. This virus affects the bone marrow's ability to produce white blood cells, which fight infections. It also attacks the intestinal lining, and kittens (or unvaccinated cats) develop diarrhea and a secondary infection from the bacteria getting into the bloodstream. Left untreated, about 90% of cats who get this disease will die. Which is similar to the death rates of untreated Parvo in puppies as well. Cats who get panleukopenia while they are pregnant will have kittens affected by a neurologic condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. This affects the kittens' coordination and balance. Panleukopenia is easily prevented by vaccination. Calicivirus is another virus, like herpes, that is part of the upper respiratory complex. It causes ulceration of the tongue and oral mucosa. Many cats who get this disease also have herpes virus at the same time, and feel much worse for it. Infections with this virus take several days to a week to resolve(with treatment) due to the damage it causes in the mouth. Several years ago there was a very aggressive strain of Calicivirus that showed up in shelters across the country. Many cats died from that outbreak, and it prompted the best vaccine companies to revamp their vaccines with the more virulent strain. Thus, some brands of vaccines are better than others at preventing it, so be sure your vet is using the best vaccine possible. Next on the list is Chlamydia. This is a bacterial infection that is another component of the upper respiratory complex. It causes sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose. Chlamydia often occurs along with Calicivirus and herpes, and will increase the severity of the symptoms. These 4 diseases
Pain Management
* A full teeth-cleaning or other surgery, with all the bells and whistles like surgical laser, IV catheter and fluids, electronic monitoring, therapeutic post-op laser treatment, and pain control
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Thanks for another shameless plug of my new recipe book. Was your birthday 4/2/98? Did you know that when people have to think of a 4 digit number (like 4,298) they pick a date of birth they are familiar with, usually their own. Which would make you 105 in dog years. Maybe that is why you're so grouchy and growl when you see me. I don't know, I'm just saying... Anyway, let's talk about itching. Dogs will scratch for many reasons. Some will itch because of parasites like fleas, ticks, mange, sarcoptes, scabies and Cheyletiella, just to name a few. Other dogs will scratch because of environmental allergies. Allergens include pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, molds, dust mites, wool, feathers and human dander. After parasites and environmental allergies come food allergies. Are you ready for all the lies and preconceived notions to be debunked? Number 1: Grain and grain-free is crap! Research has shown that less than 1% of food allergy or dietary intolerances are due to grain. So that leaves protein as the #1 allergen in food, by a long shot! The grain allergy thing was invented by the BARF diet folks who want you to buy their pre-packaged "raw" foods or raw food supplements. Unfortunately, the pet food manufacturers use this in their marketing scams to make you buy their food. This idea has been pushed so much by Wall Street that there are even vets who believe it to be true. It's the protein!! And not just the pure protein by itself. Here's my reality as I see it: Pure unprocessed protein, lightly cooked (just enough to kill germs like salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria) with no preservatives added has very little to no allergic effect. That's because God made animals this way. It's when we add preservatives like sulfates and nitrates that our animals become hypersensitive to proteins like chicken, beef, lamb, etc. That is the reason all animals who are on novel protein diets like duck, venison and whitefish eventually become allergic to those, too. That is what preservatives do. I've had at least two animals lately who have been diagnosed at other vet clinics with beef allergies be fed beef recipes from my book who have no pruritis (that's itchy for you potheads). The only difference between my recipes and store bought food is preservatives. So the long of the short of it is that all dogs and cats can benefit from a NO preservatives, non-processed diet! This is the tip of the iceberg. There are some very scary things going on in the pet food manufacturing industry, that only a few people know about. They are the unlucky ones who actually had to sit through one of my scary lectures. I'll leave you with a quote from Bill Bishop, the ad-man of Blue Buffalo brand pet foods (who is currently being sued by Purina for false advertising) “Slap on a good label, come up with a slogan, and off you go. There were already a lot of smoke and mirrors in how pet food was advertised, and that was the sort of stuff we were good at.”
Injury Treatment

Infection Treatment

Leptospirosis Treatment
Puppies can receive their first set of shots around 6 weeks of age. At this time, a distemper/parvovirus combination shot is given. It is a four-strain vaccine, and the other two viruses included are adenovirus and hepatitis. Puppies should receive boosters every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks of age. Depending on the breed of dog and the quality of the vaccine given, sometimes this is extended to 20 weeks. We definitely see Parvovirus infections in this area, so it is very important to vaccinate your puppy for this killer disease. If the puppy will be spending time outdoors where there is access to livestock or in an area where there is wildlife, we add leptospirosis to the vaccine for the last 2 boosters.
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
We have seen a rapid uptick in the number of Parvovirus cases we are seeing lately. This is an entirely preventable disease, caused by a very hardy virus. The virus is spread via fecal-oral contact, which means anywhere any infected dog has pooped, your dog could be infected. They might walk through an area that looks clean, but really isn't, then lick their feet when they get home. They might be sniffling in the grass in a contaminated area, then lick their nose. There are so many ways your dog can be exposed, it is scary. That is why vaccinations are so important. This disease can be prevented by a full series of puppy shots, and by 18 weeks your little furball should be immune. And do remember to keep up with those annual boosters, to maintain that protection throughout life. Unvaccinated dogs of any age are susceptible.
Feline Retro Virus Treatment
At 12 weeks old, we recommend testing for Feline Leukemia Virus(FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus(FIV). Some kittens are tested earlier, especially if they came from a shelter or humane society, and as long as they are negative, the test is accurate. If the test is positive, it could be due to real infection or to maternal antibodies. Remember we discussed these in the dog vaccine post, and they are the immune system protection your kitten gets from nursing its mother in the first day of life. If the mother is FeLV or FIV positive, the kitten will receive those antibodies through the milk. In some cases this leads to infection, but not always. With FIV, the chances seem to be less that the kitten will develop the disease. But anyway, if they are positive we recommend re-testing at 16 weeks, when it is more likely all the maternal antibodies are out of their system. If they are negative and you are planning on having them be outdoors or indoors and outdoors, then they can receive their first dose of the leukemia vaccine. They will need a booster in 4 weeks, and then an annual booster.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
There have been recent illnesses in dogs traced to a new virus called Circovirus. This class of viruses has been known to infect pigs and birds for decades, but is new in dogs. The first report that confirmed this viral infection in dogs was in June of 2012 in California. There have been recent reports in Michigan and Ohio, some are confirmed and others are not yet. Symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, possible abdominal pain and lack of appetite. These can be symptoms of many other intestinal diseases as well, and any dog with symptoms like this should be seen by your veterinarian. There is no vaccine at this time for canine circovirus, and it is so new it is not on our common list of differentials for sick dogs. Testing can be done, but only at certain laboratories right now. It is likely spread through a contaminated environment, or by direct contact with a sick dog or its bodily excretions. That is why it is important to keep sick dogs and their bedding away from your pets, especially puppies or older dogs who may have compromised immune systems. Basic good hygiene and cleanliness should be observed, but not only at your home. Be careful about taking your dog to the groomer, doggy daycare, and dog parks, too. Places where excellent sanitation is not practiced should be avoided. There is a reported suspicion that this may be transferable to and from humans as well. One emergency clinic veterinarian in Michigan feels many of the suspected circovirus cases have come from homes where people have experienced flu-like symptoms recently. As of this time, however, that is not proven. For more information, please see the American Veterinary Medical Association's website page.
Ear Infection Treatment
We know it’s spring, because we all want to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather! And what comes with the weather? May flowers, of course! Along with Mother’s Day and… allergies. The dreaded enemy over half the pet owner population suffers from. We saw a funny post on facebook the other day showing a super-magnified piece of pollen and a picture of the Star Wars’ Death Star spaceship side by side. There was a marked resemblance, and the caption said “Might as well be the same thing.” Unfortunately many pets suffer from allergies, too. In the past several weeks we have been seeing a lot of ear infections, itchy skin, and licking of toes. Allergies in dogs can present as sneezing and watery eyes, but much more often it is licking, chewing and scratching. There are different therapies we can use to treat these allergies, and we would be happy to discuss these with you. If you think your dog or cat might have allergies, or has been scratching like crazy, just give us a call to set up an appointment.
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Wow! You have a lot going on in this email. And to the rest of you, do you think I could make this stuff up?! Oh, to be a fly reading my mail… Anyway, back to the subject at hand, one dog has a very macho name, Mr. T (“I pity the fool who crosses my path”) and one with a very gayish name, Prince Geoffrey. What do you expect? I mean, come on. Remember that dogs learn from us. What is going on in your house? Just kidding. There are a lot of assumptions you make, one male dog humping another is unnatural, homosexuality is a sin, and last but not least, that our pets go to heaven. I’ll address the most difficult one first. Do our pets go to heaven? I don’t know, I’ll tell you when I get there. Next, is homosexuality a sin? I’m catholic, go to mass everySaturday or Sunday, and am taught that it is. But while an RCIA student, sponsor and coordinator in Phoenix at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, this question came up many times. At the time, MHT was not a diocesan parish, but run by the Dominicans, out of the Bay area. If anyone should have a grasp on homosexuality, priests from the “Gay Bay” should. Here is my take from hours spent talking with and listening to the Dominicans. The priests have seen two kinds of homosexuals. Ones who are gay because it is vogue, and ones who are born “that way.” The priests told me, “If you are a priest long enough, you can see children from the time they are born, some are feminine and do not act like the rest of the boys.” They honestly believe these children were born this way. So… if God created us in his image, how do we deal with someone who is totally innocent and born homosexual, created in God’s image? All I can say is “I don’t know. And thankfully it’s not my job to judge.” John 8:7 says “So when they continued to ask him, he lifted himself up, and said unto them: He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” Wow, powerful stuff! Sad thing is, more often than not, I’m the guy with a rock in his hand, and my arm ready to throw the Nolan Ryan fastball. OK, now down to something I know a lot about… humping. No, now get your mind out of the gutter! One male dog will mount another to show dominance, or sometimes the mounted dog has a urinary tract infection or anal gland problem. So take both dogs to your vet for a complete check up and rectal exam, and take urine for a urinalysis. If everything checks out normal, it’s probably a dominance thing (and maybe not really un-natural, then?) And ask your vet for behavioral advice.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Obesity Treatment
Pancreatitis is a life-threatening condition that is caused by inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas secretes digestive juices and insulin. Pancreatitis can be caused by a number of things, with the most common being eating something unusual, especially something high in fat. The most common culprits are pork meat or trimmings, getting into the garbage, and table scraps. A lot of people think food from the table is ok, and some of it is. But as a rule, unless your dog is on a specially balanced diet made from a recipe intended for dogs, food from the table may do more harm than good. We already talked about overweight pets, which is one hazard of table scraps, but pancreatitis is much more serious immediately. Many dogs die from pancreatitis! What happens is the pancreas becomes inflamed, and the digestive juices that are normally sent into the small intestine via a small duct are instead released within the cells of the pancreas. This causes almost a "self-digesting" problem which is damaging and very painful. It is important to start treatment right away, which is generally IV fluids and medications to protect the digestive tract and control pain. The most common signs of pancreatitis are vomiting, not wanting to eat, and a painful belly. There is a blood test that can be run to diagnose this disease, as well as tell us how severe the damage to other organs is. One possible sequele to pancreatitis is diabetes, which is a topic for another day. The bottom line is be cautious about what your dog eats, and seek immediate help if your dog does become sick.
Diabetes Treatment
Thyroid Disease Treatment
We are happy to announce the arrival of our new Pet Healthcare Plans. We will be getting more information to you as we finalize the details, but there will be dog and cat plans based on stage of life. Kitten plans will cover the first year of your cats' life, including examinations, vaccines, spaying or neutering, microchipping, fecal testing, and parasite control. Puppy plans will have all the same benefits plus heartworm preventative. The next age category will be 1-5 years for dogs and 1-7 years for cats. These will be the adult pet plans. They will include annual exams, labwork, vaccinations, parasite treatment and heartworm prevention. Then comes the senior years, during which the plans will cover semi-annual exams, vaccinations, labwork, urinalysis, thyroid testing, fecal testing, parasite control and heartworm prevention. There will also be optional add-ons for the seniors of dental teeth cleanings, blood pressure screening and x-rays.
Heart Disease Treatment
We started using it for older dogs with arthritis, and have since expanded its use to dogs with back disease, liver problems, heart disease, and post surgery recovery, as well as some other conditions. It works by turning on a set of genes that increases production of antioxidant enzymes as well as decreasing inflammation and f ibrosis. Inflammation is the root cause of many diseases, and the pain associated with other problems. This is a natural product, the base ingredients are a blend of 5 herbs. Included in the dog version is also collagen(which contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid- all key components for optimal joint health) and Omega 3 fatty acids. These are supplements we commonly recommend for dogs, so it is nice to have them in an all-in-one chewable tab. Those ingredients also help with with other areas of the body like heart, brain and skin.
Kidney Disease Treatment
The kidneys also have a filtering role, and are at high risk for receiving these bacteria from the mouth. In the kidneys these bacteria can cause an infection called pyelonephritis, which can lead to kidney failure, bladder infections, and if not caught early, death.
Cancer Treatment
This is a story of how a young boy and his family have left a permanent impression on me (I hope for the better, although some of you may disagree). So anyway, it started when we moved here back in in 2009 (April 1st, I guess the joke's been on me ever since). I heard about a boy in my daughter's preschool class being diagnosed with a brain tumor. I thought to myself, wow, that's sad, but that's about as far as I would let my emotions go. Time ticked on and I didn't think much about what this family was going through. I am sure it is some sort of mental defense mechanism to keep the marginally sane from going crazy out here in God's country. Then I was reminded of this family when Kindergarten started. Two or three times a week during school pick up I would see a man or woman with a little boy in a wheelchair whose body was weak from cancer and chemotherapy. Sometimes they would be gone for weeks at a time, and I would wonder what happened. It was almost a relief when they were not there. I felt vulnerable and scared when I saw them. Could that be me someday with one of my kids, Winnie or Tori or Alex or Gus? I could not even think about it. Avoidance is the best mental defense, right? Back to the story. We manage to get through Kindergarten and then first grade is upon us. The boy is back, but not the same parents. The man (the one who made the biggest impression on me) who looks like he has not slept, shaved or bathed for weeks now brings the boy. Maybe there is a woman, but I don't see her. I remember asking Susie why God would do this, and are our kids going to be next? The smartest person I know did not have an answer I could believe in. This young child's name is Wyatt Tietz. When I saw them at school, I could see the cancer going through his parents, Dan and Heather, as well. Wyatt died in early December of 2011. What's the point, you may ask. Numero uno, I sincerely hope none of you, or me, ever have to go through something like this. Number two, Heather and Dan run the Wyatt Tietz Foundation. This is a foundation in which 100% of the funds raised go to help families of children diagnosed with cancer get to the front range to the hospitals so their children can receive treatment. Number three, if you have a heart that this story has touched, it's time to get out your checkbook and write a check, put it in an envelope, and mail it to The Wyatt Tietz Foundation, 12575 2190 Rd, Eckert, CO 81418. You can also give online at their website. Also, the Wyatt Tietz Memorial Golf Tournament is on August 5th this year. You can get a foursome signed up, play a round of golf on our beautiful Cedaredge course, AND donate to the best cause on the western slope. Let's all work together to help families in our county get their children with cancer the care they need. Thank you again.

Veterinary Surgery
Morning with Benji, only to learn that he required somewhat urgent abdominal surgery, I knew in my heart that I was faced with having to have him put to sleep as I’m on a fixed income with little or no wiggle-room. Much to my relief, Dr. Jeff handed me their Pet Care Plan brochure and thanks to their Platinum plan, Benji ended up with not only a repaired abdomen but also the removal of 4 broken teeth and a cleaning! For that same monthly payment he’s still entitled to all his annual vaccines, unlimited vet visits and toenail trims, heart worm prevention and de-worming to name just a few. Thank you, Drs. Jeff and Susie for taking such great care of both Benji and me – you can be sure I’ll be spreading the word throughout the area that you are the go-to veterinarians in every way!
Laser Surgery
We offer CO2 laser surgery for most of the surgeries we perform. It is a valuable tool that we highly recommend. The way it works is by using a highly focused infrared beam from which the target cells rapidly absorb energy. That energy instantly ablates the soft tissue and, at the same time, seals capillaries, small blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerve endings.
Declawing
Declawing of cats is done much less frequently than it used to be, when it was almost a routine recommendation for indoor cats. But there are still times when it is needed, and done properly it can be as safe and pain free as any other surgical procedure. Declaw surgeries used to be done with "Resco" type nail trimmers, but instead of just trimming the nail, the whole third bone of the toe was chopped off. Or at least that was what was
Spaying and Neutering
Did you know the best veterinary receptionist in Delta county is also named Annie and happens to work here at SCVC? Pretty cool, huh! So you want to know about feral cats. All the kitties you see running around and the ones that live with us are all the same species. Notice how I stress "little." I've seen some big ones around here with tan bodies, or ones with tufts in their ears and bobtails. We aren't talking about those. Back to feral cats. The definition of a feral cat is a cat that has had no human socialization. It is a domestic cat that was born in the wild and had NO contact with humans. This is not to be confused with a stray which is defined as a cat that has had human socialization and then was lost, ran away, dumped or left behind when someone moved. If you or anybody you know fits the last two categories you ought to be ashamed of yourself and have bad things happen to you (I won't say what I'm really thinking should happen to people who dump or abandon their cats!). Sorry about the rant. There are some things I feel very strongly about. Don't even ask how I feel about marijuana! It is probably strays that your neighbor is talking about. Feral cats tend to be more nocturnal and act more like their bigger cousins, staying away from houses and out of human sight, whereas strays are out during daylight hours. Strays and feral cats can be very aggressive so be careful and never try to touch a cat that you don't know. It is our experience here at SCVC that a feral cat will hide in the back of a trap and be almost motionless, while a stray may lash out and be bolder around us. Which gets me to our feral/stray cat spay and neuter program that we have... We recognize that there are a lot of unowned cats here in Delta county. We would like to help control the population, and so have a program to make fixing these cats affordable. For feral or stray cats brought in a live trap, we will spay the girls and tip the ear for $70, and neuter and ear-tip the boys for $35. We do the ear-tipping so these cats can be recognized as fixed if they are ever caught again. Did you know that a single pair of cats can be responsible for producing 160,000 more cats in just 7 years? That is crazy!! So if you don't want that many cats running around your neighborhood, catch those cats and have 'em fixed!!
Veterinary Euthanasia
Cropping

Laboratory Services
* comprehensive blood test - another tool to diagnose early and better treat problems like kidney or liver disease, diabetes, infections, adrenal problems or blood disorders
X-Ray
Dental Radiology
We are very excited about this new equipment that has arrived! The digital dental x-ray machine allows us to evaluate the tooth roots that we cannot see and in the past have had to make educated decisions on or take whole head x-rays to visualize. It gives us the flexibility of digital, with the lower radiation levels as well. We can focus on one tooth or several in one picture, and look for anything abnormal. We love this new tool, and it sheds a whole new light on your pets' teeth! We'll get some pictures up soon!
Microchipping
If your pet were lost, how would you find him? Do you have a collar with an ID tag with your address or phone number? And if her collar were lost, how would someone identify her? Microchip ID's are a great means of permanent identification for your pets. It is a fairly simple procedure, the microchips come preloaded in a sterile needle, and are injected under the skin in the area over the shoulder blades. We can place these chips while your pet is awake or under anesthesia for another procedure like a spay or neuter. Cats need them just as much as dogs do, and alpacas are required to have them in order to go to shows. In alpacas they need to be placed behind the left ear, unlike the location for dogs and cats.

General Pet Care

Boarding
Grooming
As a preventative, dogs (and cats that go outside) should be checked daily for these nasty little seeds. If your pet has long hair, this is more of a challenge, and you may want to consider shaving down the hair in some areas to make your job easier. The primary spots we see trouble with are the feet, where the awns get stuck in between the toes, the belly, the armpit area and the back side of the back legs. These are the areas to focus on when you do your daily "grass awn groom," or the areas to shave if you are going to. We do offer this kind of grooming service at the clinic, as well as foxtail removal once an abscess is forming or a wound is noticed. Please call us if you would like to schedule a haircut for your pet or if you have noticed a sore spot that needs to be examined.
Senior Pet Care
House Calls

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