Procedures Tests And Treatments (20)
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Dental Exam for Pets
March 27, 2014A dental exam is performed by your veterinarian to determine the overall dental health of your pet. A dental exam can help identify early signs of dental disease. Left untreated,… Full Article ›
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Treating Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats
March 26, 2014Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that damages the heart, lungs, and related blood vessels. Dogs and cats are at risk for becoming infected with… Full Article ›
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Canine Heartworm Testing
February 23, 2012Heartworm testing is performed to determine if a pet is infected with heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis). Many veterinarians use a popular test called a “SNAP” test, which can… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Disease/Lyme Disease/Ehrlichiosis/Anaplasmosis "SNAP" Testing in Dogs
February 23, 2012Using a single test, your veterinarian can check for any combination of the following diseases, including all of them: heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and… Full Article ›
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Glucose and Fructosamine Testing in Pets
January 24, 2012Blood glucose and fructosamine tests are helpful tools for monitoring diabetic patients. The results of glucose and fructosamine testing can help your veterinarian ensure that your pet's… Full Article ›
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Feline Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and Heartworm Testing
January 24, 2012Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and heartworm disease are untreatable diseases that can cause fatal complications in cats. Cats that go outside are at… Full Article ›
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Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Testing
January 24, 2012Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are contagious, untreatable diseases in cats. Cats that go outside are at increased risk for exposure to FeLV and… Full Article ›
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Fecal Flotation and Giardia Test
January 23, 2012Intestinal parasites can cause serious illness and even death in pets. Some parasites are zoonotic, which means they can infect humans. Fecal flotation and Giardia testing can… Full Article ›
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Fecal Centrifugation Testing
January 23, 2012Intestinal parasites can cause serious illness and even death in pets. Some parasites are zoonotic, which means humans can become infected. Fecal centrifugation testing can… Full Article ›
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Declaw Surgery for Cats
December 29, 2011Scratching is a natural cat behavior, but it can be destructive in a household. Declaw surgery generally involves the removal of all or a portion of the last bone in each digit of the… Full Article ›
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Blood Pressure Test (Indirect Method)
November 4, 2011A (indirect) blood pressure test measures the pressure of blood against the walls of large arteries. It is a noninvasive, painless procedure that can be performed on an outpatient… Full Article ›