- Dental CareDr. Stone has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and has taken additional courses aimed at providing great dental care for pets. It has also been said many times by his veterinary staff that he has a wonderful way with cats.
- VaccinationAt Northern Lakes Veterinary Clinic in Shell Lakes and Cumberland, WI, we believe that one of the most important aspects of caring for your pet's health is vaccinating him or her against possible diseases. There are a variety of diseases which affect our pets, and other animals, so proper vaccination is vital to protecting them from many types of illnesses.
- Behavioral CounselingPets with behavioral problems can often pose a frustrating challenge for pet owners. However, through behavioral consultations we can correct unwanted behaviors and enrich both your life and your pets' life. To learn more about how behavioral consultations can help your pet, please contact us today at (715) 468-7007 (Shell Lake) or (715) 822-3535 (Cumberland).
- Nutritional CounselingObesity is a common problem among pets, as it can be easy to overfeed a cute dog or cat that knows how to beg. Being overweight is a serious problem for animals, and can cause real health problems. With proper diet and exercise, all pets should be able to meet their dietary needs and stay within a healthy weight range.
- Comprehensive ExaminationPreventive care is just as important in our older pets. In the senior years we want to prevent pain from arthritis and pain and infection from dental disease. We also want to prevent your frustration that leads to strained relations with your pet due to issues such as urinary incontinence, cognitive dysfunction and mobility concerns. We know the love your senior pets have given you through the years and want to continue to give them the care they need and deserve during this time of their lives. During the senior years, we focus strongly on annual or semi-annual physical exams and health screens. We talk with you about senior pet health concerns, such as arthritis symptoms and what we can do to help alleviate the pain and progression. We evaluate teeth and decide if there is a need for a professional cleaning. There may also be new lumps and bumps on their bodies that need to be examined and removed. Health screens (blood, fecal and sometimes urine tests) help us find medical concerns, such as those dealing with the liver or kidneys, that are not visible upon physical exam.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlOur pets can't speak; they cannot tell us if they feel off-color or unwell, or if they have any other indicators of internal illness. We need to examine them every 12 months as well as run routine screening tests to detect underlying disease BEFORE it is clinically apparent. This is what our Annual Healthscreen with Heartworm Test and our Feline Health Screen look for.
- Pain ManagementNorthern Lakes Veterinary Clinic's surgical service provides care ranging from basic spaying and neutering of young pets to surgical treatment of orthopedic trauma and cancer. Each case is unique and treated with individual care and attention, including pre-anesthetic evaluation, close intra-operative monitoring and care and assistance after surgery with pain control.
- Veterinary SurgeryOccasionally, our patients would benefit from a surgery that requires a specialist to perform. Instead of referring the pet to a specialty clinic in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area, we work closely with a board-certified veterinary surgery specialist who travels to our clinic to perform surgeries. Dr. Rose became board-certified in veterinary surgery in 2012 and works extensively with Oakdale Animal and Emergency Referral Service in Oakdale, Minnesota, as well as through his own mobile veterinary surgery service, Minnesota Mobile Veterinary Surgery. Dr. Rose has been fantastic to work with and in addition to his remarkable surgical capabilities, he also has excellent client communication skills.
- Spaying and NeuteringSpaying and neutering are important and necessary medical procedures that enhance the quality of your pets' life. Not only does spaying and neutering have positive effects on your pets' health, it's also vital to controlling the homeless pet population.
- Laboratory ServicesSenior pets have a special place in our hearts. These companions have shared their best years with us, and we should do all we can to make their latter years as golden as possible. We routinely monitor for early recognition of disease through physical exams and laboratory testing. We help you make decisions with their quality of life as the prime concern.
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- MicrochippingEvery year, thousands and thousands of pets go missing. Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling. It's a tragedy that happens all too often. But there is a simple, safe, and effective way to ensure your pet's safety and retrieval should they ever become lost.
- Senior Pet CareMarie Sellent is a Certified Veterinary Technician who joined our team in July 2002. She is a strong advocate for our patients, whether she is contacting rescue organizations for pets in need of re-homing or talking to clients on how to recognize pain in their senior pets. She lives on a hobby farm with her husband Travis and their two children Hunter and Sara; they raise beef cows, chickens and geese. When Marie is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family in activities such as geocaching, bike riding and watching the kids at their wrestling tournaments. Their family of pets includes a black Labrador Retriever named Buddy and two cats, Princess and Scooter.