- Medical Weight LossEndoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure commonly used to evaluate the interior surfaces of your pet’s organs through a small tube inserted into his or her body. An endoscopic examination can often accurately diagnose what is causing your pet’s vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain or swelling, loss of appetite or respiratory problems. It can also be used to collect biopsy samples and remove foreign objects, small polyps or tumors.
- Ear InfectionsDr. Wallerich is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interests include dentistry, ophthalmology, nutrition, and surgery. He most enjoys the challenges and unpredictability that comes with being a general practitioner, as cases can range from ear infections to broken legs.
- Emergency CareThe easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait.
- Infectious DiseasesDue to the many recent discoveries and innovations in veterinary medicine, your pet can be protected against most major infectious diseases and bacteria. Many immunizations and preventative treatments are available that did not exist just a few decades ago.
- ElectrocardiogramInver Grove Heights Animal Hospital features two fully-equipped surgical suites, a complete in-house laboratory, a large pharmacy, and an AKC-approved canine sperm bank storage facility. The veterinary team at our animal hospital performs everything from digital radiographs and ultrasounds, to EKGs, tonometry, and Doppler blood pressures.
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- ImmunizationsThe basis of such a plan begins with regular wellness examinations that include thorough screenings for common diseases that could affect your pet’s overall health. We strongly encourage annual wellness examinations and vaccinations to ensure your pet remains healthy and happy.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a common condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eye increases, resulting in damage to the optic nerve, followed by loss of vision and blindness. There are two types of glaucoma. Primary, or chronic, glaucoma is hereditary or develops as your pet ages. Secondary, or acute, glaucoma develops as the result of an injury or illness. Because secondary glaucoma can progress rapidly, it is considered an emergency situation. Symptoms of glaucoma to look for include...
- OphthalmologyDr. Hartson’s professional interests include fear free practices, surgery, antibiotic stewardship, feline medicine, nutrition, and ophthalmology. She is fear free certified and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association.
- Internal MedicineAfter completing her undergraduate degree, she stayed at the University of Minnesota to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Erickson’s interest in veterinary medicine began through the Minnesota 4-H program where she raised rabbits, swine and poultry. Her professional interests include preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine.
- EndoscopyAlthough anesthesia is required to keep pets still during the endoscopic procedure, the recovery time is minimal. The benefits of endoscopy over exploratory surgery include no surgical incision, shortened anesthetic time, decreased inflammation, less stress and discomfort and an earlier return to normal function for your pet.
- EpilepsyDr. Jordan Butler first joined Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital as a student on a preceptorship in 2013 and came on as an associate veterinarian in July of 2014. Dr. Butler grew up in Sioux City, Iowa where she worked at a small animal practice before becoming a veterinarian. ‘I had a yellow Labrador diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy at nine weeks of age,’ says Dr. Butler. ‘He motivated me to pursue this career.’
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- UltrasoundUltrasound is a painless, safe, non-invasive procedure we use to evaluate your pet’s internal organs. It is one of the many ways we strive to give you peace of mind when it comes to your pet’s health. Using sound waves, ultrasound produces a real-time moving picture of your pet’s organs that allows us to visualize objects that cannot be detected by X-rays alone.
- DermatologyDr. Butler attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Butler is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, and her professional interests include dermatology, emergency medicine, and reproductive medicine.