- Dental CareWhy do pets need dental Care ? The idea of pets needing to have dental care is not exactly obvious to everyone. After all, our pets are eating just fine; what could be the problem? Hint: by the time our dog gets “gross dog breath” and our cat gets “stinky cat breath” the problem is already, well, a problem.
- VaccinationIn the science of immunization against deadly diseases there continues to be much debate and controversy. Some argue for more; some argue for less. Although there is still much to be learned, one thing is clear: vaccinations need to be treated as the potent medicines they are.
- Veterinary OphthalmologyThe home care you provide. Do you brush your pet’s teeth? Offer them good-quality food, chew toys and treats? The Food Connection: It used to be believed that pets should be fed dry food because chewing dry food would scrape material from the teeth. It was also believed that soft food was stickier than dry food and so would stick more aggressively to teeth. Nothing could be further from the truth.Does food make any difference at all? Yes, indeed, just not the difference we used to think. Most dry pet foods are surprisingly high in starch, even the ones advertised as “High Protein”. Generally speaking, the greater the starch content of the food, the more the normal acid balance of the mouth is altered and the more “bad” bacteria are allowed to grow. The better the quality of a pet’s food, the better the pet’s immune system will be able to do its job and the more normal the pet’s saliva will be. Recommended Related to Dogs Eye Care for Dogs Man’s best friend could use a good eyeballing once in awhile-believe us, your dog won’t take it personally! In fact, giving him regular home eye exams will help keep you alert to any tearing, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Check out the following ways to help keep your dog’s vision sharp-and that twinkle in his eyes.
- Behavioral Counseling
- Nutritional CounselingMichele is especially passionate about behavior and nutrition - she even started a business selling homemade dog food! Other areas of interest throughout Michele's career include whale research, turtle training, and teaching workshops on dog nutrition and DIY dog food. Ask Michele all of your burning behavior and nutrition questions - Country Care offers behavioral and nutritional consultations!
- Comprehensive ExaminationAn inexpensive Wellness Exam when your pet is young gives us a baseline from which to measure any future changes. Regular visits also help us develop a bond with your pet...and with you.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlFirst and foremost, we want our pet families to know that it is our intention to remain open and available as much as we are able during this time of uncertainty. We know that our furry family members can become ill or injured regardless of our other plans or distractions. In addition, as springtime comes to the north country, our pets will be facing their own increased challenges in the form of Leptospirosis, ticks and Lyme Disease, and mosquitos and Heartworm Disease. We need to be prepared for the inevitable even as we continue to navigate these rapidly changing times.
- Pain ManagementElectric and Battery powered Fluid Pump. This machine delivers intravenous fluids, at a rate calculated for each patient’s specific needs. Sometimes included in the intravenous fluids are such medications as pain management, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and anti-vomiting drugs.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
- Leptospirosis Treatment
- Arthritis TreatmentLaser Therapy is a non-invasive, clinically proven treatment that helps reduce pain and inflammation, resulting in faster healing and recovery from surgery. It works by sending photons deep into the targeted tissue, stimulating cells to repair themselves faster. Laser therapy can be used to treat post surgical wounds, help fractures heal, treat osteoarthritis, and has many other applications.
- Heart Disease TreatmentVital Signs Monitor. There is no piece of electrical equipment that can ever truly take the place of a trained veterinary anesthesia assistant or technician! However, this piece of equipment helps its human counterpart by providing a continual, second-by-second report of the patient’s blood oxygen concentration, pulse rate, temperature, and blood pressure. It also provides, and can print, a steady tracing of the patient’s ECG, or electrocardiogram. The combination of all these pieces of information allow monitoring of the patient’s well-being during anesthesia and helps with early identification of any problems that might develop.
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentDid you know that periodontal disease (also called gum disease) occurs five times as often in pets as it does in people? In fact, more than 80% of dogs over 3 years old have some level of periodontal disease.
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Veterinary Surgery1 Towel warmer – Hypothermia, or chilling of the body, can cause many complications during and after surgery and anesthesia. Constant replacement of warmed blankets help anesthetized patients maintain body temperature before, during, and after surgery. The warmed blankets also help retain the head generated by the warm water circulation pad that is placed under every patient.
- Laser SurgeryCountry Care Pet Hospital offers state of the art laser technology, including laser surgery and laser therapy. The surgical laser has revolutionized many surgical procedures and has made possible many more.
- Declawing
- Spaying and Neutering
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Laboratory Services
- X-Ray
- Dental RadiologyDental radiograph processor which is a countertop device that allows the technician to develop dental x-ray films in a matter of minutes, enabling our doctor to diagnose any abnormalities in the tooth crown, tooth root, or surrounding bone and jaw.
- Microchipping
- Boarding
- Senior Pet CareBrushing your pet’s teeth daily is one of the best things you can do. With our (delicious!) malt-, poultry- or seafood-flavored toothpaste, a pet-appropriate toothbrush, and a bit of patience, 8 out of 10 pets (cats and senior pets included) will ultimately allow you to brush their teeth.
- Animal Daycare
- Bird Vet
- Exotic Animal Vet
- Small Animal Vet
- Reptile Vet