- Dental CareDental problems are easily prevented, but if left untreated, they can often lead to larger systemic problems due to oral bacteria entering the bloodstream and damaging the kidneys, heart and liver.
- VaccinationGetting your new puppy or kitten off to a healthy start sets the stage for their lives as healthy adults. Regular physical examinations, core and elective vaccinations, fecal testing for parasites, and deworming are all important elements of ensuring good health for your puppy or kitten. Our knowledgeable staff can help your family learn about potty training your pup, performing nail trims on your puppy or kitten, dietary recommendations, and potential health hazards for your new pet.
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Behavioral CounselingSusan is currently working part-time at Gates County Animal Clinic and has been here since 2015. She now offers puppy training, socialization and behavior modification classes here at the clinic.
- Nutritional Counseling
- Comprehensive ExaminationPreventive veterinary care is the cornerstone of keeping your pet their healthiest so that you and your pet can have more great years together. Since pets age more quickly than people do, it is critical to have regular physical examinations done to assess your pet’s health. During routine preventive exams, your veterinarian will assess...
- Parasites Treatment and ControlWhen health problems are identified, a medical plan will be outlined to evaluate the problems in depth. If your pet appears to be healthy enough for routine preventive care, your veterinarian will discuss which immunizations are advised, as well as parasite prevention including heartworm disease, intestinal parasites, and ectoparasites (fleas, ticks, etc.). Annual age-appropriate lab tests, testing for heartworm and/or tick-borne diseases, and fecal tests for parasites may also be recommended for your pet. Finally, your pet’s nutrition, diet, and exercise routines can be assessed and optimized to help your pet be in best physical condition for their lifestyle and age. Remember, keeping up with preventive care for your pet is the best way to keep your pet happy and healthy for life.
- Pain ManagementWe believe that identifying and relieving pain is important to the recovery of your pet. Therefore, pain management is an important aspect of our pre-surgical and post-surgical protocols. At discharge, we may send additional pain management medication home with you and your pet after providing a thorough explanation of its proper use and dosage.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Leptospirosis TreatmentSNAP tests: point-of-care “snap” tests are available for certain infectious diseases such as Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia, and Leptospirosis.
- Parvovirus Infection Treatment
- Feline Retro Virus Treatment
- Anal Gland Infection Treatment
- Arthritis TreatmentThese conditions will start to become more prevalent as your pet gets older. For this reason, we recommend twice-yearly veterinary visits for pets over 7 years of age. Your aging pet may be showing early signs of osteoarthritis such as stiffness after rest or play, difficulty going up or downstairs, and reduced activity. Early intervention with joint supplements and prescription arthritis medications when indicated, along with modified nutrition and exercise plans, can greatly improve your pet’s comfort and mobility. Likewise, performing annual screening lab work on your older pet can help identify early stages of medical problems that might go unrecognized, and progress significantly without treatment.
- Diabetes Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentHeartworm is another important endoparasite, but one which is not zoonotic. Heartworm infections result from pets being bitten by infected mosquitos. The larval form of the heartworm travels through the bloodstream to the heart where it develops into an adult. The adult heartworms live in the right side of the heart and left untreated, result in progressive heart failure and death. In initial stages of heartworm disease, pets may be asymptomatic. As the condition progresses, symptoms may evolve including a cough and exercise intolerance in dogs, and vomiting/coughing in cats. Treatment of heartworm disease can be very risky for the pet, and very costly.
- Kidney Disease Treatment
- Poisoning Treatment
- Veterinary SurgeryWe are proud of the quality of surgical care we provide and the wide range of surgical procedures we offer. Beyond spays and neuters, Gates County Animal Clinic performs an array of soft tissue surgeries such as gastrointestinal, spleen, bladder, mass removals, and more.
- Laser SurgeryGates County Animal Clinic is able to offer laser surgery for a number of soft tissue procedures such as spays and neuters, mass removals and more. Laser surgery minimizes bleeding, reduces pain and swelling and promotes more rapid healing. When your pet undergoes laser surgery, he or she will face less post-operative pain and discomfort. Laser surgery also is more precise and greatly reduces the risk of infection.
- Spaying and NeuteringSpaying and neutering are additional topics to consider; the appropriate age for the timing of sterilization surgery may vary upon the species and breed of your pet. You may also want to consider Pet Health Insurance – a great way to get your new little family member off to a good start. Last but not least, you’ll also want to consider whether your new puppy or kitten may need preventives such as monthly heartworm prevention and flea/tick preventives. We realize that adding a new family pet can come with lots of questions... but don’t forget, we’re here to help, so please don’t hesitate to call.
- Laboratory ServicesLaboratory testing for baseline blood counts and organ function tests, or infectious disease. Blood and/or urine samples may be collected from your pet, for point-of-care testing, or reference lab tests. Point-of-care tests are those tests that are done on-site in our hospital so as to be able to determine results and make treatment recommendations in the most timely fashion possible. In other cases, lab samples may need to be sent off to off-site laboratories (reference laboratories) – when the test cannot be performed with in-hospital lab equipment, or when the test results are not needed urgently.
- X-Ray
- Microchipping
- GroomingMany pets need routine grooming. Let us take the hassle out it for you, and pamper your pet for you! We offer several grooming services including...
- Senior Pet CareWe love Senior Pets! Senior pets have special needs and benefit from more regular veterinary visits compared to their younger counterparts. Age-associated conditions include...
- Dog TrainingDog training is something that is often overlooked but can have a profound effect on the health and well-being of not just your furry friend, but also your entire family. Susan Dunlow, a licensed veterinary technician and dog trainer, teaches our dog training sessions. Susan offers classes that will help you understand your dog’s behavior, regardless of whether it’s a puppy or an adult dog.