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Wellness Examinations-- The old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" certainly holds true when it comes to pet health. The cost of prevention is often a fraction of the cost of treating a disease or problem once it has become more advanced, and early diagnosis and treatment of developing problems or diseases can increase the likelihood of successful outcomes. Preventive healthcare involves a multi-faceted approach that includes veterinary evaluation of your pet's overall health and risks of disease or other health problems. Based on the findings, your veterinarian will provide you with recommendations for your pet's nutrition, dental care, vaccinations and heartworm/flea/tick prevention, as well as recommendations specifically tailored to your pet's health status and risk factors.

Digital Radiographs-- Radiography is a valuable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. As we continually strive to offer the highest quality medicine and diagnostic testing, we are pleased to offer radiology services as a means of providing excellent care to our patients.

Behavioral Medicine-- Your pet's behavior effects every interaction you have with him or her on a daily basis. Behavior dictates everything from meal time, to exercise time, to downtime such as relaxing on the couch with other family members. When a pet has a behavior problem, the consequences are far-reaching. Behavior problems threaten the bond you have with your pet by damaging the loving relationship that should exist between you. In extreme situations, a serious behavior problem can lead to euthanasia or surrendering a pet to a shelter. Pets can have a wide variety of behavioral issues, from simple housetraining problems to severe anxiety and aggression issues. We are well qualified and experienced in diagnosing and addressing behavior problems with an approach that combines skills from veterinary clinical medicine, behavioral medicine, and pet training. Our goals are to help pets and their owners live together comfortably and safely, and to help restore the bond between pets and their families.

Comprehensive Oral Health Procedures-- The most neglected part of your pet is it's teeth. The tartar is not just dirt or left over food but bacteria that can adversely affect your pet's health. We recommend a comprehensive exam of you pet's mouth, full mouth radiographs and a thorough cleaning with our ultrasonic scaler in order to prevent the more serious health effects that occur secondary to dental abscesses and periodontal disease. Surgical extractions are performed only when necessary.

Diagnostic Ultrasound-- Lakeview Animal Hospital offers both conventional x-ray and diagnostic ultrasound. Dr. Greathouse has performed animal ultrasound for several years on both an emergency and referral basis, and is familiar with it's benefits and it's limitations. An ultrasound is the best way to evaluate cardiac function and frequently is used to diagnose abdominal disease that is missed with ordinary radiographs. Please call us if you have any questions .

Surgery-- No surgery is routine when your friend is involved. We take care to make sure that your pet is safe during anesthesia with state of the art anesthesia monitoring equipment, warm air circulating blankets to maintain a proper body temperature, advanced pain control therapies and when indicated, pre-anesthetic bloodwork. We perform spays, neuters, bladder surgeries (cystotomies), intestinal foreign body removals, cancer surgeries and cruciate ligament repair, among many other procedures.

Senior Pet Care-- Did you know that pets age faster than people and can be considered seniors at around 7 years of age? Just as our health care needs change as we age, your pet's health care needs also change. Nutritional needs, exercise habits, and many aspects of your pet's daily routine can change as your pet ages. But how can you tell the difference between normal aging and a medical problem? As in humans, some health issues that affect older pets can begin with very subtle changes that may go unnoticed until the problem has become serious. Older pets make wonderful companions, and thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer than ever! You are an important ally in your senior pet's health care. We are here to help ensure that your pet is safe and happy throughout the golden years.

Acupuncture-- Dr Rachel Mullins performs veterinary acupuncture for your pets! Studies have found that acupuncture can help bring relief for ailments such a pain, allergies, anxiety and much more!

Compassionate Euthanasia-- The most difficult part of allowing a pet into your life is deciding when it is time to let it go. We will help you with the decision and try to make the process as peaceful as we can. Owners are always welcome to stay with their pets during the process. We first sedate animals, which allows you to hold and talk to them as they slowly get sleepy. They then receive a second intravenous injection which is also an anesthetic, but at a dose sufficient to stop heart and brain activity. We offer cremation through Sleepy Hollow. You can decide to have ashes returned to you or not.

Exotic Pets-- Not all animal companions are dogs or cats. We regularly treat rabbits, guinea pigs and all pocket pets. Aside from nail trims and wing clips on smaller birds, we are not currently seeking avian patients.

Chemotherapy-- Cancer is a dreaded word, for our pets and for us. Some cancers respond to chemotherapy, but many times we are scared to try it, as we fear the side effects. While all medications have side effects, our animal chemotherapy patients do not loose their hair and rarely have gastrointestinal problems like vomiting. We consult with you about the best protocol for your pet and you. This picture was taken on "Sammi's" last day of Chemotherapy.