Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Gum disease is the same in cats and dogs as it is in people. Gum disease is an infection resulting from build-up of soft dental plaque on the surfaces of the teeth around the gums. The bacteria in dental plaque irritate the gum tissue. If plaque is allowed to accumulate it can lead to infection in the bone surrounding the teeth. Other oral health issues may involve missing, broken or malformed teeth, lesions, jaw alignment and bite problems. Chronic infection in the oral cavity can spread harmful bacteria to the bloodstream and infect the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys.
• Vaccination
  We tailor your pets' health and vaccination program according to its' needs and lifestyle. If your cat or dog becomes ill, we take the time to discuss all the options for treatment, and we work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  The field of ophthalmology studies all the structures of the eye including the eyelids, tear ducts, eye globe and nerve paths.
• Behavioral Counseling
  Do you have questions about your dog's behavior? Ever wondered why your dog does the crazy things he/she does? We have answers! Join us as dog trainer Martha Winters presents an overview of dog behavior and training and answers your questions about your pet.
• Nutritional Counseling
• Comprehensive Examination
  Prior to surgery, each patient receives a thorough physical examination to identify any existing medical conditions that might endanger your pet's health. Because not all problems can be detected on examination, we also require pre-anesthetic blood testing.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  For prescription medications, heartworm or flea/tick control refills or prescription diets, please call in advance to request these items. Consider prioritizing our secure online VetSource pharmacy and our PetDesk app to request food and medications.
• Pain Management
  Pain management is a part of our pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthetic and medical protocol. All surgical patients, including those undergoing routine procedures, receive pain control medication. Our goal is to make each procedure as painless as possible. With more difficult and complex surgeries, proper pain management is imperative in helping your pet recover comfortably and quickly.
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  Routine grooming is an essential part of your pet's health and well being. Unkempt coats can lead to dry skin, patchy fur loss, severe matting and skin infection. Our professional groomer is highly skilled for all breeds of dogs and cats.
• Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
  Core vaccines in dogs include Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Parainfluenza, Bordetella and Rabies. Optional vaccines include Lyme, Corona and Leptospirosis.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  Any surgical procedure involving the skeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons) falls under the category of orthopedic surgery. Examples of these surgeries include the management of broken bones, ruptured ligament stabilization, tumor removals that may involve bone or amputation, and procedures to aid in the treatment of hip dysplasia.
• Diabetes Treatment
  Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder that occurs in dogs and cats. It is characterized by high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and it is caused by an inability of the pancreas to properly secrete enough insulin into the blood. ( see more )
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
  We recommend performing routine screening bloodwork as cats and dogs enter their senior years, approximately 7 years of age. This is the time when many disease processes such as kidney and liver disease, Cushings disease, diabetes, hyper and hypothyroidism begin. All of these diseases can be present and causing internal changes without obvious symptoms until the disease is in its advanced stages. Routine screening can help to detect these and other diseases early, when they are easier to treat, which can lead to a better long term prognosis and longer, healthier life.
• Epilepsy Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
  We offer a wide variety of anesthetic protocols tailored to your pet's individual needs. We use state-of-the-art anesthetic machines offering isoflorane anesthesia. We also utilize pulse oximetry, doppler blood pressure, and EKG on all anesthetized patients as well as recording heart rate, respiration and oxygen perfusion.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Have you ever experienced a severe toothache? Many pet owners don't realize that dogs and cats develop periodontal disease just like people do.( see more )
• Cancer Treatment
  The focus of Oncology Services is to provide treatment options that meet the specific needs of each client whose pet has been diagnosed with cancer. These options may include conventional chemotherapy, new investigatory therapies, and palliative or supportive care.

Emergency Care

• Seizure Treatment
• Wound and Fracture Care

Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
  Dr. Alex “Steve” Steverson, a native of Tallahassee, FL graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. After working at several animal hospitals in Florida, he purchased Bradfordville Animal Hospital in 1991. Dr Steverson is especially interested in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. He enjoys fly-fishing, hunting, camping and triathlons.
• Declawing
  Our hospital is well-equipped to perform many surgical procedures, from spays and neuters to more complicated orthopedic, trauma, emergency and soft tissue surgeries. In addition, we are equipped for dental procedures including cleaning and tooth extractions, exploratory laporatomies, rectal colon and urogenital surgery, caesarian sections, declaws and all types of cancer surgery.
• Spaying and Neutering
  Any surgical procedure involving anatomy other than the skeletal system falls under the category of soft tissue surgery. Examples of these types of surgeries include the sterilization surgeries, tumor removals, laceration/wound repairs, biopsies, and abdominal exploratories.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  Our in-house lab also includes a state-of-the-art ABAXIS machine, which is the same technology used in NASA space shuttles. This machine allows us to take very small blood samples, minimizing pain, and enables us to get various results back in mere minutes. We also offer a full range of clinical pathology services including urine analysis, fecal analysis, bacterial and fungal cultures, and basic cytology. We utilize local and national veterinary laboratory services for evaluation of other tissue and organ functions, and for histological and cytological testing.
• X-Ray
• Dental Radiology
  Every patient undergoing a dental prophylaxis (dental cleaning) will have dental x-rays taken, as well as "before: and "after" images. Using these radiographs we can spot root abscesses, fractures, broken teeth, tumors and lesions. This allows us to devise a treatment plan appropriate for any conditions found.
• Microchipping
  Bradfordville Animal Hospital recommends that your pet be permanently identified with the HomeAgain® microchip system, which we can administer during a regular visit.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
  We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.
• Grooming
  In addition to providing complete veterinary care our well-established hospital is proud to offer professional grooming by our experienced groomers, Carrie and Dana. Clients come from all over Tallahassee for their pets haircuts. They perform their grooming magic in a separate grooming salon area where the groomers and assistants bathe, clip, fluff and buff.
• Senior Pet Care
  Our senior pets need a little extra care and attention because they age faster than we do. ( see more )