- Arthritis
- Medical Weight LossHair is inadvertently another portion of a rabbit diet. Rabbits, just like cats, spend a fair amount of time grooming and, like cats, if your rabbit is being fed an appropriate diet, the hair should pass through the digestive tract and be eliminated in the day feces. Incorrect diets will slow the movement of food, and hair, through the system and will allow a hairball to form. If your cat had a hairball, he/she would just vomit it up. However, rabbits cannot vomit and the problem perpetuates: slow gut, accumulation of hair and fibers, slows the gut further?..and so on. Hairballs can lead to signs of a decreased appetite and weight loss and can become life threatening. Please see your veterinarian if you notice these symptoms.
- Emergency Care
- Infectious DiseasesEctoparasites are not the only ?bugs? that rabbits are susceptible to. There are many types of infectious diseases which can cause an upper respiratory infections, diarrhea, and/or neurological disease. If you notice that your rabbit is sneezing, excessively grooming its face, or you find that the wrists and paws are discolored or matted with debris, it?s time to call the vet! Similarly, signs such as falling over or holding the head tilted to the side are symptoms of potentially serious disease and your rabbit should be examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
- ElectrocardiogramPreanesthetic blood testing is important in identifying underlying risks as well. Every pet needs blood testing before surgery to ensure that the liver and kidneys can handle the anesthetic safely. Even apparently healthy animals can have serious organ system problems that cannot be detected without blood testing. If there is a mild problem, anesthetics can be adjusted and appropriate post-operative care can be directed. If serious problems are detected, surgery can be postponed until the underlying problem is identified and corrected. For geriatric or ill pets, additional blood tests, electrocardiograms, or x-rays may be required before surgery as well.
- Diarrhea
- ImmunizationsWellness care: It all starts with a complete and thorough physical exam. We believe that the exam, and detailed discussion with you, are the most important aspects of your pet's veterinary care. Your pet may be keeping secrets! From dental disease and heart and respiratory changes to gradual shifts in appetite and potty habits, the symptoms of serious disease are often subtle and undetectable to you, the pet owner. That's where we come in! Of course, tailored vaccinations, parasite detection and preventives, and routine, screening laboratory work are all available and utilized to maximize your pet's overall health and longevity. Most of our work with your pet is done in the exam rooms where you can see what we see, feel what we feel and your pet has the assurance that you are right there!
- Internal MedicineDr. Jahnke graduated with distinction from The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, in 1997. She was a 1993 graduate and varsity athlete of Miami University (Go, Redhawks!), and moved to Westlake shortly after completing veterinary school. She has a "World's Best" kitty named Oliver and silly French Bulldog named Symon. Here, she is pictured with her English Mastiff, Legend, who passed away in the summer 2012. She jokes that the Frenchie is the "travel size" version! She has dedicated herself to providing excellence in veterinary care, thorough client education, and delivering health care with compassion. Her areas of interest include dentistry, soft tissue surgery, integrative internal medicine, and pain management. She completed accreditation in Veterinary Acupuncture at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in 2010 and Trigger Point therapy with Canine Trigger Point Therapy and Myopain Seminars in 2012. She is a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She finds that adding adjunctive modalities provides yet another level of patient assessment and additional exciting and effective options for patient care.
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes Care
- HypothyroidismMany senior cats become hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid function) whereas many senior dogs are faced with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
- Thyroid
- UltrasoundPancreatitis can be a life threatening disease and is extremely painful to experience. A simple blood test called a CPLi, Canine Pancreatic Lipase immunoreactivity test, can suggest that infact Fluffy does have inflammation of the pancreas. Sometimes, however, it can be far more difficult to diagnose than this; your Veterinarian may need to perform further blood tests, possibly radiographs or ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. Fortunately most of our patients recover in a few short days after being fed a bland, easy to digest diet as well as treating for the vomiting, diarrhea, and/or pain they may be experiencing. Occasionally a patient needs to be hospitalized for several days to help him get over this potentially fatal disease.
- RadiologyRadiology Services: Our on-site, digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders. We review each film taken of your pet with you and can submit the images for review by a board certified team of radiologists if necessary, with results often within 24 hours.
- X-Rays
- General SurgerySurgical Services: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides the stage for routine and intricate procedures. Your pet's vital signs are continuously monitored using the most modern equipment, allowing us to have precise awareness of your pet's wellness throughout the surgery. In most cases, surgery is performed on an "outpatient" basis with your furry friend home to sleep in his/her own bed!
- Orthopedic SurgeryAnother problem our pets can develop is orthopedic issues such as: premature arthritis, torn cruciate ligaments, torn patellar ligaments and/or slipping a disc in the spine. Just like a person, when a dog or cat is carrying extra weight they are more likely to develop early onset arthritis in any joint. Due to the increased strain on the knees, larger breed dogs are more susceptible to tearing their cruciate ligament (most people know this as the ACL). In smaller breeds, the increased strain can rupture their patella ligaments causing the kneecap to pop in and out of place causing pain and inflammation. Lastly, just as people can injure the intervertebral discs in their backs, our pets can too. Certainly the "long backed" dogs such as daschunds and corgis are more infamous for "slipped disk", but any breed can suffer this type of injury. All of these orthopedic issues are painful and can lead to reliance on pain medications for relief and for some, possibly even a major orthopedic surgery to try and correct the problem.
- DermatologyShe has two cats, Maui and Muffin, who are her pride and joy. You may see her toting Maui around in his cat stroller on a nice day! Her areas of veterinary interest include dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and behavior. She is Fear-Free Certified, aiming to create the most hospitable and friendly environment for your pet when they visit us. She is looking forward to meeting you and your pet soon!
- Ulcer
- Sports MedicineSports injuries; Whether your dog is a weekend warrior, and jogging companion, or simply an avid ball chaser, orthopedic injuries are more common in the summer. Any limping or lameness should be seen as soon as possible. Dogs are often quite subtle when it comes to telling their owners that they are painful. Often, the limp is minor if present at all. Excessive panting, restlessness/frequently changing positions, hesitation to perform the usual tasks of climbing the stairs or jumping off the bed, and having to pull forward to get up or "plopping" rather than sitting down are all indicators that your pet requires some assessment and pain management.