Services

We recommend a complete physical exam for your pet on a yearly basis. Lots of changes can occur from year to year, especially as your pet gets older. In addition, we will counsel you on which prescription pet food diets are best suited to your particular companion’s needs for a healthier lifestyle. Your new pet will be tested for worms and be treated for the most common intestinal worm found in puppies and kittens known as roundworms. Roundworms can cause gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting and/or diarrhea. There are other parasites that can cause similar symptoms and can even cause your puppy to become anemic (low red blood cells). Although some worms are visible to the naked eye, most worm problems are diagnosed by examining the stool of your puppy microscopically. Performing a fecal test will allow us to advise you on the most effective treatment plan for your new puppy or kitten.

A yearly wellness examination with your veterinarian and a program specific to your pet’s needs are the best ways to keep your pet healthy and enjoying life. During your pet’s annual wellness examination, our veterinarians will perform the following:

• Full physical examination
• Weight monitoring – Weight gain or loss is important and can aid in the early detection of diseases.
• Dental examination – Our pets’ mouths are very similar to our own, and oral health is very important. A thorough dental exam can identify concerns such as gingivitis, fractured teeth, or infections.
• Vaccinations – Specific to your pet’s needs
• Wellness blood work – Heartworm testing and routine blood work can aid in the early detection of diseases and are recommended as part of every wellness examination.

These first visits are especially fun and very important in getting your new pet off to a good start. Our doctors perform thorough physical examinations, focusing on any internal or external parasite problems, as well as congenital or developmental abnormalities. Our doctors and assistants will give you the latest information about diet, training, and preventive care.

Protect your dog or cat from deadly parasites, fleas, and ticks that can cause heartworms and Lyme disease. Heartworms are easy to prevent in dogs and cats by a simple monthly pill or topical. However, it’s very dangerous and costly to treat once the pet gets heartworms. Year-round flea and tick prevention is also necessary to prevent transmission of disease.

Did you know?

• The flea you see today came from an egg three to eight weeks ago.
• Every flea lays an average of 20 to 30 eggs PER DAY. These fall off your pet into the environment, therefore you must treat the environment for at least three to eight weeks.

Two steps to effective flea prevention:

• Treat all pets with an effective product.
• Treat your environment.

We’ll help you choose the right prevention products.

Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, tooth extractions, and minor oral surgery. All pets receive a complete dental scaling with hand scaling below the gumline and tooth polishing. Our veterinarians perform in-house surgeries and dental procedures using state-of-the-art technology to ensure your pet receives the best veterinary dental care available. Pets with dental disease constantly release bacteria from their mouths into their bloodstream, resulting in inflammatory changes in the heart, liver, and kidney tissue in otherwise healthy animals. This problem may be exacerbated by pets that already have other existing diseases. Periodontal disease is a major health risk for your pet and is one of the most common diseases in small animals. It is painful, but frequently, pets with oral pain suffer in silence. However, periodontal disease is easily preventable. Let us give your pet a complete dental check-up and advise you on how to keep your pet’s teeth clean and healthy for a long and pain-free lifetime!

The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends a full dental cleaning every six months for your pet, just the same as your dentist recommends for you. Imagine what that cleaning procedure would be like for you if you did not brush your teeth at all between dental visits.

Dental home care is the single most important aspect of regular dental care. With proper home care, your pet may not need that six-month dentistry, thus saving you the expense and your pet the extra anesthetic.

Our experienced veterinary surgeons are able to handle a wide range of surgeries from routine procedures like spays and neuters to more challenging soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. We also offer a referral service and additional laboratory analysis services for those procedures requiring specialized training and equipment, such as ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and other advanced diagnostic procedures to help us better evaluate our patients. Our EKG and pulse oximetry equipment can monitor your pet’s heart rate and vital signs to better determine how well your pet is responding to treatment and during surgical procedures.

We also provide digital radiology and ultrasound services. A board-certified radiologist performs the ultrasounds and also evaluates the more challenging radiology cases.

Woodland Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options for orthopedic and degenerative problems your pet may be experiencing. Our doctors will apprise you of the many new orthopedic surgical procedures and medications currently available to help restore your pet’s mobility.

Pet nutrition is important to your dog or cat’s health. We will counsel you on the right prescription pet diet to keep your dog or cat healthy. Don’t be fooled by the label on the bag of dog or cat food. If you are not familiar with what makes up the ingredients listed, it can be quite misleading. Allow us to educate you or give you a recommendation about the proper food for your pet.

Good quality food can be tailored for the type of pet you have to prevent and/or manage health issues that are common among that breed. Take care to feed your pet only pet food (no table food), feed measured amounts once or twice a day, and limit treats. Remember to always provide lots of fresh, clean water at all times. Whether your pet is fighting a weight problem or requires a special diet in conjunction with health care management and treatment, our staff will counsel you on the many nutritional options that are available to pet owners.