- Dental CareDental radiographs - Radiographs (x-rays) of the teeth are needed periodically in order to completely evaluate your pet's oral health. X-rays aid the veterinarian greatly in detecting abnormalities that cannot be detected under examination alone. In some cases, x-rays can confirm the need for extraction of teeth that are loose or badly infected.
- VaccinationIf your pet is due for their vaccinations we will be more than happy to examine and vaccinate them while they are here.
- Veterinary OphthalmologyHer other professional interests include ophthalmology, preventative care, geriatric pet care, and emergency medicine. Her personal interests include karaoke, exploring new restaurants, bike rides, and being outside.
- Comprehensive ExaminationOur greatest concern is the well being of your pet. Before putting your pet under anesthesia, we routinely perform a full physical examination.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlMust be friendly, personable, outgoing, have excellent customer service skills, be able to multi-task, and be able to prioritize properly. Candidate must show initiative to strive to learn clients and patients by first name basis and juggle multiple phone lines while checking clients in and out and maintaining a top level of customer service while doing so. Must also learn veterinary knowledge including vaccination protocols, heartworm prevention, medications (purpose, how to administer, dosing), lab work testing, & time sensitive testing in order to schedule correctly.
- Pain ManagementAncient Chinese medical philosophy believes that disease is a result of an imbalance of energy in the body. Acupuncture is believed to balance this energy, and thereby assist the body in healing disease, In Western terms, acupuncture can assist the body's efforts to heal itself by causing certain physiological changes. For example, acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and cause the release of hormones, such as endorphins ( one of the body's pain control chemicals) or cortisol ( a natural steroid).
- Leptospirosis Treatment
- Parvovirus Infection Treatment
- Feline Retro Virus TreatmentLeukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Feline Aids) are viruses for which no cure exists. If your pet goes outside, we recommend administering the Feline Leukemia vaccine as well. Please ask questions if you would like to learn more about Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids.
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection TreatmentUrinalysis -- Laboratory analysis of urine is a tool used to detect the presence of one or more specific substances that normally do not appear in urine, such as protein, sugar, white blood cells or blood. A measurement of the dilution or concentration of urine is also helpful in diagnosing diseases. Urinalysis can assist the veterinarian in the diagnosis of urinary-tract infections, diabetes, dehydration, kidney problems and many other conditions.
- Arthritis Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment
- Knee Problems Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentYour pet's safety is a top priority to us. All patients are monitored by an trained and experienced anesthetic technician along with state of the art monitoring equipment. Your pet's anesthetic depth is actively monitored and adjusted throughout the procedure to the safest levels based on your pet's vitals that are observed and documented throughout the procedure. Vitals monitored continuously include EKG, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Oxygen Saturation, CO2 output, Blood Pressure, and Body Temperature.
- Kidney Disease TreatmentSociety reports that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. Dental disease doesn't affect just the mouth. It can lead to more serious health problems including heart, lung and kidney disease, which makes it all the more important that you provide your pets with proper dental care from the start. AAHA's Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats were designed to provide veterinarians and their teams with a working framework for small animal dentistry practice, including dental examinations and cleaning and surgical procedures. Your pet's dental health isn't just in the hands of your veterinarian though. Pet owner education regarding treatment options for optimum dental health and the importance of home care are emphasized throughout the guidelines.
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentGrade 3 -Heavy tartar and periodontal disease with bone loss are present. With grade 3 patients, oral pain is likely. Tooth lesions and fractures may be present under tartar.
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Veterinary SurgerySilverlake Animal Hospital in Pearland, TX located across from Silverlake, is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.
- DeclawingSpaying and neutering is performed at 6 months. Some clinics and animal shelters are performing early spay or neuters. We have elected to wait until 6 months of age. This is when kittens reach sexual maturity. Declaws may be done with neuter/spay.
- Spaying and Neutering
- Laboratory ServicesComplete Blood Count - This common test measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in a given sample of blood. The numbers and types of these cells give the veterinarian information needed to help diagnose anemia, infections and leukemia.
- X-RayVeterinarians depend on laboratory results to help them understand the status of your pet’s health. When your pet is healthy, laboratory tests provide a means to determine your pet’s “baseline” values. When your pet is sick, the veterinarian can more easily determine whether or not your pet’s lab values are abnormal by comparing the baseline values to the current values.
- MicrochippingHere at Silverlake Animal Hospital we recommended microchipping every canine and feline with a Microchip. It is implanted under the skin with a needle just like a vaccine or injection. It can be done in the exam room with no sedation needed.
- BoardingWe love our clients and we especially love our client’s pets. Our doors are always open and your pets are always welcome! You can feel at ease that your family pet will be taken care of while you’re away.