- Dental CareWhen it comes to dental disease, most pet owners do not realize the extent of the problem until it is quite advanced; hence the importance of yearly to twice yearly dental examinations. In the early stages of dental disease, we can recommend home dental health care measures such as tooth brushing, dental treats and rinses, and dental diets. When professional dental care is needed for your dog, general anesthesia is necessary. Your veterinarian will discuss the procedures involved in a COHAT (comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment) plan with you when dental care is needed. Most often, this will involve a day at GAH to plan and perform the procedures, which will include...
- VaccinationPlease also make sure that your phone is charged and ready for calls at the time your pet enters the building. You will not be phoned during or after a visit if your pet is being seen for a routine vaccination without an exam, or if they are being seen for a routine pedicure.
- Nutritional Counseling
- Comprehensive ExaminationAt GAH, we believe preventive veterinary care is the cornerstone of keeping your dog happy, healthy, and by your side for a very long time. Since dogs age more quickly than humans do, annual wellness exams are critical for early detection, recognition, and timely intervention of medical conditions. During a comprehensive physical exam, a GAH veterinarian will assess...
- Parasites Treatment and Control
- Pain ManagementThe accreditation process is thorough and rigorous to ensure hospitals meet AAHA standards of accreditation, which include the areas of: patient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pain management, pharmacy, safety, surgery, client service, anesthesia, contagious disease, continuing education, dentistry, examination facilities, medical records, leadership and emergency/urgent care. To maintain accredited status, hospitals undergo comprehensive on-site evaluations every three years, which ensures that hospitals are compliant with the Association’s mandatory standards.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
- Bacterial and Viral Infection TreatmentIn addition to skin, dermatological disease may involve the hair, ears, and nails. These diseases may be caused by allergies (i.e., inhalants, direct contact, food allergy), parasitic infection (i.e., mange, mites, fleas, and lice), bacterial infection, fungal infection (i.e., ringworm, Malassezia yeast), endocrine disorders, emerging cancers, and immune-mediated diseases.
- Anal Gland Infection Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Knee Problems Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentWe recommend pre-anesthesia blood screening for every cat that is to undergo surgery. An individualized anesthesia plan is formulated for each patient. Heart rate, respiration rate, ECG, temperature, and oxygen saturation monitors are utilized throughout complex surgeries. To facilitate patient comfort and recovery, our surgical protocol requires that every cat receive intravenous fluids during surgery, and pain relief following surgery.
- Kidney Disease Treatment
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentOne of the most common but also frequently overlooked health problems for cats is dental disease. By age 3, most cats have some degree of periodontal disease. This occurs as a result of bacterial infection along the gum line, due to the formation of plaque. Plaque is a sticky substance containing millions of bacteria that forms along the tooth surface and gum line. Without frequent removal, plaque eventually hardens into tartar. Left untreated, this leads to gradual destruction of the gum tissue and supportive structures around the teeth, which can result in tooth loss. Not only is periodontal disease harmful and painful because it results in loss of teeth, but it can also cause damage to important vital organs such as the...
- Wound and Fracture CareBriefly described, within fat tissue there is a special subset of cells called adipose derived stem cells which we can collect in a simple surgical procedure requiring only 3 tablespoons of fat. These stem cells have the capability to migrate to the site of injury and to divide and turn into other cells such as bone cells, cartilage and skin during normal wound repair. By tricking the stem cells through exposing them to platelet rich plasma collected from a few milliliters of blood, we are able to amplify the wound healing process and then inject millions of these activated stem cells into the arthritic joint or site of injury to stimulate the repair and regrowth of healthy joint tissue.
- Dental Surgery
- Veterinary SurgeryImmediately upon receiving his DVM from Kansas State University in 1977, he began practicing small animal medicine at Gage Animal Hospital. Since 1986, he has been Medical Director and owner of GAH. Dr. Shipman’s professional interests lie in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and internal medicine. He is certified in stem cell treatment. In addition to your pet’s physical wellbeing, Dr. Shipman is dedicated to your pet’s psychological health. He is committed to reducing your pet’s anxiety, fear and stress through Fear Free practice.
- Declawing
- Spaying and NeuteringIn the past six years, GAH has provided complete funding and veterinary service for the spaying, neutering, immunizations and necessary veterinary services for over 1,500 feral cats inhabiting Shawnee County.
- Cropping
- Laboratory ServicesLaboratory testing for baseline blood counts and organ function tests, or infectious disease. Blood and/or urine samples may be collected from your cat for tests to be performed at GAH, or for tests to be sent to reference laboratories.
- X-RaySeeking full-time associate veterinarian. Digital radiography, dental digital radiography, ultrasonography, electronic records, etc. Spacious facility. FearFree. Generous benefits. A 30-minute commute to Lawrence, or live in Topeka. New graduates/experienced veterinarians encouraged to apply. Should have basic surgical skills, or desire to learn. Competitive salary, depending upon experience. Productivity bonus negotiable. (Details of salary and benefits available on KVMA and KSU Vet job boards.) 40-hour workweek. No after-hours emergencies. Call 785-272-8876 or email info@gageanimalhospital.
- Dental RadiologySeeking a full-time registered veterinary technician. Some proficiency in ultrasound and dentistry is a definite plus. GAH is equipped with digital radiology, including digital dental radiology, ultrasound, and an in-house diagnostic laboratory.
- Microchipping
- BoardingGAH is proud to offer cat boarding, under the supervision of our veterinary team. By choosing us, you can rest assured that if your cat has a health problem while you are away, they will be in trained hands to contact you and recommend appropriate diagnostics and treatment. For our feline boarding guests, we require the following...
- GroomingPlease note, grooming services are offered for pets of established clients only. “Established client” is defined as one that has visited GAH within the past year for, at minimum, a wellness exam and all recommended vaccinations.