- Dental CareMaintaining your pet’s oral health is one of the most important things you can do to keep your pet healthy. The best way to keep your pet’s teeth clean is to brush them just as you brush your own teeth (we hope).
- VaccinationAll cats should be vaccinated to prevent against harmful and potentially life-threatening diseases. The types of vaccines your cat should be given will vary based on the life style of your cat. If your cat lives in the house and does not come into contact with other cats, only the basic vaccines are necessary. If your cat spends time outside and around other cats, the proper precautions should be taken with the necessary vaccinations.
- Veterinary OphthalmologyIt is important to get regular veterinary checkups to identify possible changes in your pet’s diabetic condition. Diabetes affects dogs differently over time. Changes may even occur after a long period of stabilization. If diabetes progresses, dogs can develop secondary health concerns such as cataracts and severe urinary tract problems. Ultimately, untreated diabetes can cause coma and death.
- Behavioral Counseling
- Nutritional CounselingNeoplasms inside the abdomen are common. Because of their location, they can be difficult to detect and an early diagnosis is unlikely. Symptoms of abdominal neoplasisa are weight loss or abdominal swelling.
- Comprehensive ExaminationA veterinarian will be able to diagnose whether your pet has arthritis. They will perform a physical examination on your pet and may take x-rays. Occasionally, it might be necessary to take blood or joint-fluid samples to investigate possible joint infections.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlThe most obvious symptom of flea bite hypersensitivity and FAD is severe itching of the skin, which your pet attempts to cope with by scratching and biting. At this stage, the condition is referred to as pruritis, which in hypersensitive animals can be caused by as few as one or two flea bites a week. Because of the low numbers of fleas which can cause the condition, symptoms often persist, even after flea control methods have been used. Symptoms will often occur in episodes, and in general, symptoms worsen with age. Scratching can become habitual and develop into a condition called neurodermatitis in which affected skin become become thick and leathery. After frequent scratching has been occurring for a while, the most notable symptoms are the patchy loss of hair, erythema (redness of the skin), pustules (pus-filled bumps) and crusts or scabs on the skin. Although any part of the body can be affected by flea bite hypersensitivity, the hind end is often affected more than the front or head of your pet’s body.
- Behavioral Disorder TreatmentCanine distemper is a viral disease. It affects domestic dogs and several species of wildlife such as raccoons, wolves, foxes and skunks. Canine distemper is contagious and has no known cure. In domestic dogs, young, non-vaccinated puppies are most susceptible to the disease. The virus belongs to the Morbillivirus class of viruses. This means it is a relative of the human measles virus.
- Pain ManagementWith a combination of standard and holistic care, we will do our best to maximize the energy your pet has to keep them in their best possible shape. We offer pain management strategies, acupuncture, Chinese
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea TreatmentThe intestinal form of CPV drastically reduces the dog’s ability to absorb nutrients. This means that infected animals quickly become dehydrated and weak from a lack of protein absorption. The major symptoms of CPV are severe bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, lethargy, anorexia and eventually, severe weight loss. The mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth often become redder and the animal may have tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Infected dogs may respond with pain or discomfort when the abdomen is touched. Another symptom of CPV can be hypothermia (low body temperature) rather than fever.
- Skin Condition and Allergy TreatmentWe provide treatment for conditions such as skin parasites, hair loss, licking of the feet, and diseases of the nails, ears, and skin. Allergy testing including food elimination diets may be recommended.
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentSymptoms of heartworm disease in cats include those often associated with other diseases. These include respiratory distress, gagging, coughing and vomiting. Symptoms associated with the first stage of heartworm disease, when the heartworms are carried to the pulmonary arteries, are often mistaken for feline asthma or allergic bronchitis, when in fact, they are actually due to a syndrome newly defined as Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD). Cats may die suddenly from heartworms, although this happens rarely.
- Injury Treatment
- Leptospirosis TreatmentThis disease brings on symptoms of fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, and depression and it could lead to chronic kidney or liver failure. THIS DISEASE IS ZOONOTIC, meaning that we can catch it from our pets. We recommend vaccinating most dogs for this disease. Leptospirosis is shed in the urine of wildlife such as squirrels, armadillos, racoons, rodents.
- Parvovirus Infection TreatmentCoronavirus is very similar to the intestinal form of parvovirus in its symptoms. It results in vomiting and diarrhea, mostly affecting puppies. The difference is that coronavirus, while still dangerous to your dog, is usually not fatal. For prevention keep your dog in clean conditions and be careful when around other dogs. THIS VACCINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED!
- Feline Retro Virus TreatmentFeline Leukemia Virus is a virus that is spread through direct contact with an infected cat. This vaccine is recommended for all outdoor cats and indoor cats that are exposed to outdoor cats. All kittens should be vaccinated for FELV even if they will be indoor solitary cats. Speak to your veterinarian if you have any questions about your feline and his or her risks.
- Bacterial and Viral Infection TreatmentIf your pet is itching, biting, or scratching more than usual, they could be suffering from a fungal or bacterial infection and or allergy. Our veterinarians can address the underlying cause as well as provide instant relief from pain and itch. Diagnostic testing can be done in our clinic to precisely identify the allergy or skin condition affecting your pet and take immediate action to start the healing process. Although not a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Zinderman has a special interest in veterinary dermatology and is one of the highest-rated local veterinarians with many years of experience. Our promise to you is that your furry loved one will receive the most professional service and compassionate care. Indian Street Animal Clinic offers high-quality service with affordable pricing. This is why our clients rave about us!
- Ear Infection TreatmentWe are happy to provide our client’s pets with therapeutic laser therapy. Therapeutic laser therapy is a drug free and painless way to relieve pain, inflammation and speed up wound healing. We have success using our laser for patients with arthritis, back pain, ear infections, dental pain and post-operative pain and inflammation.
- Anal Gland Infection Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection TreatmentTo diagnose diabetes, your veterinarian will initially conduct a urine test for the presence of glucose, ketones and/or urinary tract infection. If necessary, a blood test will then measure your cat’s blood glucose concentration. If glucose is present in your cat’s urine, a blood test will determine blood glucose concentration and fructosamine concentration. A consistently raised blood glucose concentration could indicate that your cat’s pancreas is not secreting sufficient insulin, or, your cat’s body is behaving as if it is “resistant” to the insulin being produced. Regardless of the underlying cause for the increased blood sugar, your cat is suffering from diabetes mellitus. The diagnosis is considered as confirmed when glucose is found at consistently high concentrations in blood and in urine.
- Arthritis TreatmentCartilage is a slippery substance which acts as a buffer or “cushion” between the bones in a joint. It allows the bones to move over or around each other without pain. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage within a joint becomes damaged. Eventually an arthritic joint becomes inflamed and painful. There are over 100 different types of arthritis recognised in humans. In pets, the most common form is osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease. Other types include rheumatoid arthritis and septic arthritis which is caused by joint infection. Arthritis commonly affects older and middle-aged pets. However, the condition is not limited to these age groups and younger animals can also suffer from the disease. When arthritis eventually causes changes in the joint which result in pain, this often becomes apparent by changes in the animal’s behavior – the primary symptoms of the disease. Because arthritis commonly develops with age, pet owners sometimes confuse changes in their animal’s behavior as normal age-related changes (such as a decrease in play), whereas in fact, the animal might be suffering quite severe arthritic pain.
- Hip Dysplasia TreatmentSome cat breeds are more susceptible to arthritis than others. Hip dysplasia (abnormal development of the hip joints) is seen especially in Maine Coon, Persians, Siamese and other breeds. Patella luxation (dislocation of the knee cap) is more common in Abyssinian and Devon Rex breeds. In dogs, the larger breeds such as Labrador, Retriever, German Shepard and Alaskan Malamute are all more susceptible to hip dysplasia than other breeds.
- Diabetes TreatmentDiabetes mellitus is a disease caused either by a lack of insulin, or an inadequate response of the body to this hormone. After your dog has eaten, the digestive system breaks-down the food into various parts. One of these is carbohydrates which are further converted into simple sugars such as glucose. Glucose is absorbed from the gut into the blood where it is transported around the body. Insulin, which is produced by “beta cells” in the pancreas, helps in the process of moving glucose into the cells of the body where it is converted into fuel. If there is insufficient insulin available, or the body responds inadequately to insulin, glucose is unable to enter cells and can build up to high concentrations in the bloodstream. The resulting condition is called hyperglycemia. As a result, an animal may behave as if it is constantly hungry (the cells are not producing fuel), but may also appear malnourished, again because the cells are unable absorb glucose.
- Vestibular Disease TreatmentVestibular Disease is also known as “Old Dog” Syndrome. Most mammals gain their sense of balance and spatial orientation from organs in the inner ear and parts of the brain, collectively called the “vestibular system”. If the vestibular system becomes diseased, this affects the ability of the animal to balance itself. There are two forms of vestibular disease. The most common form is peripheral vestibular disease which arises from disorders affecting the inner ear and nerves (i.e. not the central nervous system). The second form, called central vestibular disease, is a much less common condition although it is considerably more serious as it originates within the central nervous system. Both forms result in the animal experiencing a loss of balance and other symptoms of vertigo and dizziness. This disease can appear extremely dramatic to dog owners, particularly the first time the symptoms are observed. However, most cases improve quickly with appropriate care, treatment and addressing the causes of the condition.
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Epilepsy Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentYour veterinarian will have available to them, numerous diagnostic tests to detect the presence of adult heartworms. These are infections that have occurred at least 6 months previously. The presence of adult female heartworms can be detected with an antigen test which is very accurate in dogs. Exposure to heartworms can be detected by antibody tests. To confirm the diagnosis and evaluate the severity of the disease, your veterinarian may conduct other tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), a blood profile, or an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram). These will also help determine the best treatment plan for your dog.
- Kidney Disease Treatment
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentOur goal at Indian Street Animal Clinic is to prevent pain and suffering caused by periodontal disease and other oral ailments. We love and care about your pet’s overall well-being and happiness and know just how important a healthy mouth is to you and your pet. Our staff goes above and beyond caring for your pet before, during, and after an oral assessment.
- Cancer TreatmentThe various types of neoplasia require different individual treatment. This may include one, or a combination, of therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, hyperthermia (heating) or cryosurgery (freezing). Your pet’s overall health is, of course, important. Veterinarians may recommend dietary changes or other alterations to your pet’s life to help your pet respond better to the proposed treatment. Discuss with your veterinarian, the best treatment options for your pet and especially the risks and side-effects associated with these options Pain management is an extremely important aspect of treatment. In some cases, depending on the recommended course of treatment, your veterinarian may refer you to a cancer specialist, or speciality clinic. Some types of neoplasia can be cured, but other types can only be managed to decrease their spread to other organs and tissues of the body. This will prolong your pet’s comfort and quality of life as much as possible. Early detection of a neoplasm and the type of neoplasm are often the greatest factors which determine the success of treatment.
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Poisoning Treatment
- Dental SurgeryDental Nerve Blocks: Dental nerve blocks reduce pain during oral surgery which reduces the need to increase general anesthesia.
- Spaying and NeuteringIndian Street Animal Clinic believes that all pets that are not used for breeding should be spayed or neutered.
- Laboratory ServicesTo diagnose diabetes, your veterinarian will initially conduct a test for the presence of glucose and ketones in the urine. If necessary, a blood test will then measure your dog’s blood glucose concentration. A diagnosis of diabetes is confirmed if glucose is present in the urine and its also at a persistently high concentration in the blood.
- X-Ray
- Dental RadiologyDental x-rays are important in order to evaluate disease and provide your pet with oral care and treatment. Our digital dental x-ray machine and digital sensor provides the highest quality dental x-rays and finds pathology under the gum line where we cannot see.
- Microchipping
- Boarding
- Grooming