At Best Friends Animal Hospital, we routinely perform blood work as an evaluation of your pet’s overall internal health. The purpose of this guide is to help you understand some of the common tests we perform. Blood Chemistry Panels – This battery of tests is run from one blood sample, and gives your veterinarian information […]
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Benefits of Spaying (Females): No heat cycles – no mess and no attraction of male dogs. Risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer is reduced or eliminated, especially if done before the first heat cycle. Less desire to roam. Reduces or eliminates the risk of developing a pyometra, or life-threatening infection in the […]
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For all routine (spay/neuter/declaw) surgeries, we follow our hospital pain management protocol, which includes a combination of injectable and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and opoid pain relievers. We believe strongly that adequate pain management is mandatory and necessary in all surgery patients. Our surgery treatment plans include all of the pain management medications, as well as […]
Read MoreThe two main preventable infectious diseases in ferrets are rabies virus and distemper virus. If a ferret contracts one of thes diseases it will die, and rabies can be transmitted from animals to people. At Best Friends Animal Hospital, we offer both vaccinations for ferrets. Ferrets are more likely than dogs and cats to have […]
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Anytime a cat is vaccinated, there is a risk of a vaccine reaction. In a very small number of cats, they can develop a type of tumor, called a vaccine induced sarcoma. The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force (VAFSTF) was formed in November 1996 in an effort to address these vaccine induced sarcomas. Their general […]
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Vaccinations are a key part of preventive medicine for all animals. All of our vaccination protocols are based on the latest recommendations from the American Association of Feline Practitioners. For kittens, we begin with a series of vaccinations, usually starting around 8 weeks of age. The vaccinations are chosen based on the lifestyles and particular […]
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Vaccinations are a key part of preventive medicine for all animals. All of our vaccination protocols are based on the latest recommendations from the American Animal Hospital Association. For puppies, we begin with a series of vaccinations, usually starting around 8 weeks of age. The vaccinations are chosen based on the lifestyles and particular risk […]
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Let us pamper your pet while you are away! Our standard boarding features: – Attentive care by professional staff. – Veterinarian on site. – Comfortable climate controlled facility. – Daily room service (fresh bedding). – At least five daily outdoor potty breaks. – Premium food – Window suites available. – Large exercise yards. We specialize […]
Read MoreAddison Dogs– an excellent website dedicated to information about Addison’s (hypoadrenocorticism or adrenal insufficiency) in dogs. American Animal Hospital Association – learn about AAHA, the only accreditation program for animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada and find an AAHA accredited hospital near you. American Heartworm Society– a website dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment […]
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