- Dental CarePedernales Veterinary Center is a full-service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for your pets. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming a trusted partner in your pet’s health care.
- VaccinationVaccinations: Due to their developing immune systems, puppies and kittens must receive a series of properly staged vaccines. Because every puppy and kitten is unique, we tailor our vaccination recommendations based on their lifestyle and/or breed and according to the suggested medical guidelines.
- Veterinary OphthalmologyOphthalmology: Our services include treatment of corneal ulcers, recurrent uveitis, glaucoma, eyelid tumors, including squamous cell carcinoma and sarcoids.
- Nutritional CounselingPedernales Veterinary Center offers nutritional counseling for pet owners of INSERT LOCATION and surrounding communities. If you have any questions about your pet’s diet or would like more information about your pet’s nutritional needs please contact us today. We can set up a nutrition plan for your pet.
- Comprehensive ExaminationJust as annual physical exams are recommended for humans, they are recommended for our pets as well. If a health problem can be detected in its earliest stages, there is a far greater likelihood that it can be resolved and treated with less difficulty, less expense, and greater success. Early recognition of diseases is achieved by having a skilled veterinarian evaluate your pet on a regular basis, saving you and your pet from needless suffering and a larger financial burden. If your pet is older or has medical problems, they may need even more frequent examinations.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlAll horses should receive a basic foundation deworming, despite their fecal egg count numbers. This should consist of one or two yearly treatments to target large strongyles, tapeworms,pinworms,bots, and spirurid nematodes responsible for causing summer sores (Habronema spp. and Draschia spp.). Depending on climatic conditions, one or two yearly treatments are sufficient to prevent occurrence. A product effective against tapeworms (containing praziquantel) should be administered annually if they are a problem in your region.
- Pain ManagementPain is a terrible thing. Pedernales Veterinary Center wants to alleviate as much pain and discomfort in our patients as possible. In an effort to bring you the highest quality care, we are dedicated to provide top notch pain management.
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentCats: Heartworm disease in cats is very different from heartworm disease in dogs. The cat is an atypical host for heartworms, and most worms in cats do not survive to the adult stage. Cats with adult heartworms typically have just one to three worms, and many cats affected by heartworms have no adult worms. While this means heartworm disease often goes undiagnosed in cats, it’s important to understand that even immature worms cause real damage in the form of a condition known as heartworm associated respiratory disease (HARD). Moreover, the medication used to treat heartworm infections in dogs cannot be used in cats, so prevention is the only means of protecting cats from the effects of heartworm disease.
- Leptospirosis TreatmentWhether it’s a show pig, a commercial hog, or a pet, we offer the services needed to keep your swine healthy. In addition to routine health examinations, we provide vaccinations for conditions such as rabies, erysipelas and leptospirosis.
- Parvovirus Infection Treatment
- Feline Retro Virus Treatment
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Anal Gland Infection Treatment
- Hip Dysplasia Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentMonitoring and support are equally important factors of veterinary anesthesia. We utilize state-of-the art monitoring equipment including ECG, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, capnometry, temperature regulation, oxygen measurement and agent gas detection capabilities. Intravenous fluid therapy is encouraged on all surgical patients as a way of maintaining normal blood pressure and protecting organ function.
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Veterinary SurgeryOur anesthesia protocols are carefully adjusted to fit the individual needs of your animal. Our surgical suite is outfitted with advanced monitoring equipment to maintain the safest conditions possible for your pet. When necessary, we may recruit the assistance of a board-certified surgeon for more advanced surgical cases, such as orthopedics. This allows us to provide the highest quality of surgical care possible.
- Spaying and NeuteringIf you are showing or transporting your swine, we will provide the necessary health certificates. Additionally, we will offer castration, joint injections and foot trimming services.
- Laboratory ServicesOur in-house laboratory offers state-of-the art diagnostic capabilities. Using the most advanced technology available, we are able to obtain vital information about your pet’s health within minutes. The speed at which we obtain these results is not only convenient for owners, but essential for our critical care cases.
- X-RayPedernales Veterinary Center offers state of the art, digital radiology. Digital radiography has revolutionized veterinary medicine, and for good reason. Here are just a few benefits of obtaining images using this technology.
- MicrochippingMicrochips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We offer the most widely used microchip products to increase the chances of a safe recovery.
- Senior Pet CareAs our pets age, we don’t always recognize the subtle symptoms they may exhibit. Organ function can decrease over time without our pets showing any signs or symptoms of disease. Wellness blood screens and urine panels should be done annually and even biannually in our elderly patients. Trends on yearly blood panels can lead veterinarians in diagnosing disease early. Early detection allows us to make changes in a pet’s diet and lifestyle. We may also intervene with medication to limit damage to that particular organ system.