Medical Services

Our trained veterinary staff will perform a full phyiscal exam on your pet – from nose to toes (and tail). Examining your pet is an important part of getting to the bottom of a medical concern since they are obviously unable to tell us how they are feeling. We will explain our findings and thoroughly discuss any recommended testing that might be needed to help get your pet feeling better. 

If you are concerned about your pet being anxious or upset with a visit into the clinic, please ask us about options for previsit sedatives that can help ease the travel and examination for them.

Our clinic is equipped with on site laboratory analyzers that allow us to provide the majority of our test results within minutes to hours. 

🩸 Bloodwork gives a window into your pet’s overall health. It can:

• Detect early signs of illness before symptoms appear

• Check organ function (liver, kidneys, pancreas)

• Monitor for infections, anemia, or inflammation

• Track medication safety (like for long-term arthritis meds)

• Provide a healthy “baseline” to compare against in the future

💧 Urinalysis complements bloodwork by showing how the kidneys and urinary system are working. It can:

• Reveal urinary tract infections or crystals/stones

• Detect early kidney disease (often before bloodwork changes)

• Show issues with sugar regulation (like diabetes)

• Monitor hydration status and overall metabolic health

Together, these tests give us a comprehensive picture of your pet’s internal health, helping catch problems early and guide treatment so your pet can live a longer, healthier, happier life.

🦴 X-rays let us see what’s happening inside your pet — things we can’t find with a physical exam alone. They help us:

• Detect broken bones, arthritis, or joint problems

• Spot foreign objects if your pet swallows something they shouldn’t

• Check the chest and abdomen for heart, lung, or organ issues

For pet owners, X-rays mean answers, clarity, and peace of mind, so we can make the best plan to keep your pet comfortable and healthy. Our digital system allows us to share those diagnostic images with you very quickly to help guide our treatment plans.

Ultrasound lets us see your pet’s internal organs in real time, giving a gentle, pain-free look inside without surgery. It helps us:

• Evaluate the heart, liver, kidneys, bladder, and other organs
• Detect tumors, cysts, or internal changes not visible on X-rays
• Check for pregnancy and monitor developing puppies or kittens
• Guide fluid sampling for more accurate diagnoses

For pet owners, ultrasound provides answers, early detection, and peace of mind, helping us create the right treatment plan with as little stress as possible for your pet. For more information on ultrasound click here.

Itchy ears and skin aren’t just uncomfortable for pets — they can become a big problem for owners too. Pets may scratch, chew, or shake constantly, leading to:

• Redness, sores, and infections that need treatment

• Unpleasant odors and discharge

• Disrupted sleep for both your pet and you!

• Ongoing frustration when symptoms keep coming back

Itching is often a sign of allergies, parasites, or infections, and without treatment, it can quickly get worse. Our on site diagnostics allow us to provide you with answers at the time of your visit and thus options for relief for your pet.

Watch for these warning signs in your small pets:

Rabbits:

• Loss of appetite or sudden changes in eating habits

• Drooling, teeth grinding, or changes in chewing

• Diarrhea or small, misshapen droppings

• Lethargy, hiding more than usual, or reluctance to move

• Swollen or red eyes, runny nose, or discharge

Ferrets:

• Lethargy, weakness, or uncoordinated movements

• Loss of appetite or sudden weight loss

• Vomiting, diarrhea, or unusual stools

• Persistent coughing, sneezing, or difficulty breathing

• Hair loss or skin lumps

Other Small Mammals (guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, rats, etc.):

• Loss of appetite or weight

• Changes in fur or skin (bald spots, redness, sores)

• Difficulty breathing, sneezing, or nasal discharge

• Diarrhea or abnormal droppings

• Lethargy, hiding excessively, or unusual behavior

⚠️ Small mammals often hide illness until it’s serious. Any changes in eating, drinking, behavior, or appearance should prompt a veterinary checkup. Early detection can make all the difference.