- Dental CareDental Health Month" for dogs and cats. Here at Aurora Pet Hospital however, each and every day is
- VaccinationAre a very important component to preventative care for your pet. We regularly review our vaccination schedule, and strictly follow American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines. We individualize our vaccination protocol for each of our patients, based upon their lifestyle and risk factors. In this way, we eliminate the possibility of over-vaccinating any pet. Our staff will happily discuss with you, in detail, our current recommended vaccine protocol.
- Nutritional CounselingTicks can spread a number of different diseases, so the signs and symptoms can vary depending on the disease. Some of the signs seen in several of these illnesses include: lethargy (loss of energy), loss of appetite, and lameness or reluctance to move. It is important to realize that more often than not the signs of a tick borne illness may be either very subtle or non-existent. In addition, many of the tick-borne illnesses mimic other diseases. Therefore it is best not to wait for symptoms to appear. If your pet has been exposed to ticks speak with your veterinarian immediately about screening tests and preventative products.
- Comprehensive ExaminationAurora Pet Hospital, located at 410 Olean Road in East Aurora, is a large, full-service veterinary practice, led by two experienced and compassionate veterinarians, and an educated and caring staff. We provide full medical care for your extended four-legged family members, in the form of "comprehensive" physical examinations, a wide variety of surgical procedures, as well as urgent care for those "not so routine" situations.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlAnother one is: "I apply a flea and tick preventive to my pet monthly, so I don't have to worry about Lyme disease". Great, but no product guarantees 100% protection, even the one I use in my own dog! Another word of caution, there are still products being sold at pet stores and on the Internet that are using 1970's technology, and have we ever developed more effective and safer products since then!!
- Behavioral Disorder TreatmentPuppies should begin their examinations and vaccinations at 8 weeks of age. Puppies will be given a series of vaccinations, which will protect them against Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parainfluenza, Parvoviral Enteritis, Leptospirosis, Lyme disease, and Bordetella. They will also receive a 1 year Rabies vaccination as soon as possible after reaching 12 weeks of age. A HEAL test (heartworm, ehrlichia, anaplama, lyme disease) requires only a few drops of blood, and will be performed at 6 months of age.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Skin Condition and Allergy TreatmentRegular bathing, trimming, and brushing, will go a long way in keeping your pet's skin and coat clean and healthy.
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentKennel cough". We now know that it is a much more complex disease than that. Today we realize there are a host of different bacteria and viruses that can all cause similar symptoms in the dog. By using the new term: "Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex" (CIRDC), we can better discuss with our clients the importance of treating it and, very importantly, preventing it in the first place.
- Intestinal Foreign Object Removal
- Leptospirosis TreatmentIt is very important to realize that, once infected, dogs and wild animals can serve as what are known as "reservoirs", and may then continue to spread the bacteria into the environment for months and even years! The Leptospirosis bacteria can live in the contaminated environment for weeks to a number of months under most favorable conditions.
- Feline Retro Virus TreatmentOne last word of caution; Bite wounds can transmit several viral diseases, including rabies in dogs and cats, and in cats, feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus. If possible, the rabies vaccination status of all biting animals must be quickly established.
- Bacterial and Viral Infection TreatmentLyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. While originally prevalent in the Northeast United States, it has now spread to many areas around the country, and is endemic in our area. It primarily affects dogs and humans, and is rarely found in other domestic animals like cats.
- Arthritis Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentObesity is the most common nutritional disease seen in dogs and cats today. Health risks associated with obesity include: arthritis, ruptured ligaments, intervertebral disk disease, diabetes, and heart disease. When necessary, we are pleased to be able to provide a computerized wieght loss program that will allow an obese pet to successfully reach their ideal weight.
- Kidney Disease TreatmentIn most cases, the disease can be successfully treated. Along with appropriate antibiotics, hospitalization and supportive care such as intravenous fluids to help prevent kidney failure are extremely important.
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentDental disease is a very common problem in dogs and cats. While cats can develop "cervical neck lesions" which are similar to cavities in peoples, both dogs and cats primary problem is tartar (calculus) buildup, and resulting periodontal disease. This can eventually result in the presence of pus filled pockets along the gums, and even tooth root abscesses.
- Wound and Fracture CareThe problem with most bite wounds is that because of the pet's hair coat, the extent of the injury is often difficult to see. For this reason, we will first clip the hair over the area and evaluate the injury. Clearly visible will be the laceration in the skin, caused by shearing force of the tooth/teeth. In the vast majority of bites however, this is just the proverbial "tip of the iceberg". Compression injury causes the deeper layers of the skin and muscle below to be involved. This results in a crushing injury to deep tissues, and often inoculated the bite with bacteria from the victim's skin and the attacker's mouth.
- Veterinary SurgerySometimes surgery may be the only way to successfully treat certain disabling, painful, or life threatening conditions. At Aurora Pet Hospital, we provide a wide array of surgical services, utilizing the most up-to-date methods, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment, to assure the safe and successful recovery of our patients. All dogs and cats placed under anesthesia here have their vital signs continuously monitored with Cardell veterinary monitors.
- Spaying and NeuteringOur doctors perform a wide variety of soft tissue surgeries. These include sterilization (spay and neuter), caesarean-section, cystotomy, foreign body removal, wound repair, and complex mass removals, just to name a few.
- Laboratory ServicesScreening tests are a fast and easy way to detect tick-borne diseases early when they are easier to treat. Many vets routinely include screening tests for tick-borne illnesses with their annual blood work. Check with your veterinarian just to be sure.
- X-RayHere at Aurora Pet Hospital, we have invested in digital radiography. The image (radiograph) is captured on a specialized cassette, which is then placed in a machine for transer to the computer. This process takes only seconds. Once the image is captured, your veterinarian can enhance it if necessary. This allows the highest quality diagnostic image to be produced each and every time.
- MicrochippingA microchip implant is virtually painless, and takes just seconds to perform. It is about the size of a grain of rice, and helps you stay connected to the pet you love forever. Put your pets safety first, and allow us implant one, giving your pet the best chance for being reunited with you if ever lost.
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- GroomingOur experienced groomers have an impressive background in professional dog grooming. They provide a gentle, non-tranquilized grooming experience, and can replicate virtually any show cut.
- Senior Pet CareOur senior pets have bi-annual examinations (twice a year), as the incidence of disease increases with age. We will recommend a senior diagnostic profile, which includes comprehensive blood-work, a urinalysis, and stool (fecal) microscopic examination, along with a complete physical examination. This often enables us to detect diseases in their very early stages, in most cases while they are still readily treatable.