- Dental CareWelcome to Barsch Animal Clinic. We are a full service animal hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to pets in Tampa and the surrounding areas. Our veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical and dental services in our veterinary clinic. We provide complete care for our patients.
- VaccinationThere has been many questions about the outbreak of Canine Influenza and whethor of not to vaccinate. Currently we are not recomending vaccination due to recomendations by many leading experts. We are going to post excerpts from many blogs by people that are knowledgeable in the field. Hopefully this will help all to understand a disease that is being put in the spotlight.
- Veterinary OphthalmologyPannus, also known as chronic superficial keratitis, is an eye disease that can result in blindness if it is not treated. Pannus is a lifelong problem that can...
- Behavioral CounselingFounded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!
- Nutritional CounselingDietary Counseling: We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
- Comprehensive ExaminationToday's modern anesthetic monitors have made surgery much safer than in the past. Here at Barsch Animal Clinic, we do a thorough physical exam on your pet before administering anesthetics, to ensure that a fever or other illness won't be a problem. We also adjust the amount and type of anesthetic used depending on the health of your pet. The handout on anesthesia explains this in greater detail.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlIndividualized Flea Control Programs: We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.
- Pain ManagementAnything that causes pain in people can be expected to cause pain in animals. Pets may not show the same symptoms of pain as people do; they usually don't whine or cry, but you can be sure they feel it. It has been shown that animals on pain medication heal better than ones not on medications, Pain medications needed will depend on the surgery performed. Major procedures require more pain relief than things like minor lacerations.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentI believe that PCR/serology information is important because around the same time we were seeing our cases of influenza, a shelter in Philadelphia was reporting numerous fatalities from peracute respiratory disease that was reported to the media as presumptive influenza. It turned out to be Streptococcus equi ("Strep zoo"). So the great hubub in our area (Allentown, PA region) with clients concerned their dogs were all going to die was somewhat short-lived.
- Thyroid Disease TreatmentEvery 12 months - Senior Health Profile (comprehensive internal organ screen including Thyroid testing, electrolytes and red and white cell counts and urine specific gravity)
- Heart Disease Treatment
- Kidney Disease TreatmentThe chicken jerky treats made in China have been associated with kidney disease for a few years. Ever since the association between these products and illness w...
- Periodontal Disease Treatment€œPerio†means around, “dontal†means tooth: Periodontal disease is disease around the outside of the tooth.The Tooth, the Whole Tooth and Nothing but the Tooth...
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Dental SurgeryDentistry: Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and oral surgery.
- Veterinary SurgeryAt Barsch Animal Clinic we are committed to providing quality care at every stage of your pet's life. From routine preventive care for your pets to early detection and treatment of a wide range of conditions and diseases and surgical care, we have the expertise to provide the care your pet needs at every stage of life.
- Spaying and NeuteringSpaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.
- Laboratory ServicesWe offer three levels of in-house blood testing before surgery, which we will go over with you when you bring your pet in. Our doctors prefer the more comprehensive screen, because it gives them the most information to ensure the safety of your pet. For geriatric or ill pets, additional blood tests, electrocardiograms, or x-rays may be required before surgery as well.
- X-Ray
- Dental Radiology
- Microchipping
- BoardingBoarding: 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.
- GroomingOur veterinary hospital is well equipped with advanced equipment and technologies to provide the highest standard of care for your pet. Our facility has the equipment to provide comprehensive in house testing for accurate diagnosis, digital x-ray, ultrasound, surgical suite, dental suite, pharmacy, and more. In addition, we offer pet boarding and grooming.