Our Services
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Every stage of your pet’s life.
From puppy & kitten visits to senior pets, you can count on Lakeshore Animal Hospital to provide exceptional health care.
Do you know that your pet’s yearly physical examination is the equivalent of a human seeing their doctor…
Lakeshore Animal Hospital utilizes state of the art diagnostic testing to give us more information about your pet’s…
We know how difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family pet. It is a journey that, unfortunately…
Preventative and Wellness Care
Do you know that your pet’s yearly physical examination is the equivalent of a human seeing their doctor once every seven years?
At your pet’s visit, he or she will be examined from nose to tail and any necessary vaccinations will be given. Our vaccine protocols are determined by your pet’s lifestyle and potential exposure to disease. We also do routine heartworm testing and intestinal parasite checks.
For new puppies and kittens, we have a comprehensive well care program. We are here to help you raise a happy, healthy new pet. This includes not only medical care, but also behavioral advice. Need help with housetraining? How about scratching and biting? Litterbox questions? Our doctors and staff are here to help with those questions and any other puppy and kitten behaviors that may be concerning you.
Have a senior pet? Our senior pets have special needs too. Beginning at age 7, many pets will start to develop diseases similar to what we see in elderly humans. We are here to manage your elderly pet’s arthritis, diabetes, thyroid abnormalities, liver and kidney disease and behavior changes. Our goal is to keep your aging pet as comfortable and happy as possible
Examinations / Health Check Ups:
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm Prevention
- Flea & Tick Prevention
- Parasite Prevention
- Dental Evaluations & Cleanings
- Spaying & Neutering
- Nutritional Guidance
- Behavior Counseling
- Bloodwork Screening
- Microchipping
- Health Certificates (inter-state & international)
- Breed Determination & Genetic Health Testing
Surgery
We know surgery is stressful for both pets and their owners. Your pet’s safety and comfort are extremely important to us. All pets undergo a thorough physical examination the morning of their surgery as well as pre-anesthetic bloodwork and heartworm testing to make sure they are in the best health possible for their procedure.
We use safe anesthetics, many of which are the same ones used in human medicine. We tailor our anesthetics to fit your pet’s age, health status, and the surgical procedure being performed.
During surgery, recovery, and throughout the day, your pet will be monitored by our doctors and surgical assistants. Our patients receive pain medications while they are in the hospital and at their discharge appointment to ensure their continued comfort. All patients are discharged from our hospital with instructions for post-operative care. We follow up the next day with a phone call to make sure your pet is recovering normally and we are always available for post-operative questions and concerns.
Some of the surgeries performed at Lakeshore Animal Hospital include:
- Routine Spays & Neuters
- Growth / Tumor Removals
- Select Orthopedic Procedures
- Prophylactic Gastropexy (GDV prevention)
- Cruciate Repair
- Cystotomy
- Foreign Body Removal
- Soft Tissue Surgeries
- Eyelid Correction Surgeries
Diagnostic Testing
Lakeshore Animal Hospital utilizes state of the art diagnostic testing to give us more information about your pet’s health. These tests give us an inside look at your pet’s health, often detecting diseases that we cannot identify on physical exam alone.
We offer many in-house laboratory tests that allow us to treat a sick pet the same day they are presented to us. Early detection and diagnosis allow us to get your pet back on the road to recovery sooner.
Some of the on-site testing offered at Lakeshore Animal Hospital:
- In-house & Referral Laboratory Testing
- Digital Radiology
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Urinalysis
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Doppler Blood Pressure Measurement
- Allergy Testing
- Bacterial and Fungal cultures
- Tonometry
- Parasite testing
- Cytology/Histopathology/Biopsy
Dentistry
Every visit includes an evaluation of your pet’s oral health. Red gums, heavy tartar accumulation, bad breath, a decreased appetite and pawing at the mouth are just a few of the signs of dental disease in our pets. Did you know that good dental care can lengthen your pet’s life by 10-20 percent?
Besides preventive measures to decrease tartar accumulation, we also provide professional dental cleanings when necessary to keep your pet’s mouth healthy and comfortable. General anesthesia is required for a professional dental cleaning and to fully evaluate your pet’s teeth.
Before
After
Our dental procedures include:
- Pre-dental Examination & Pre-anesthetic Bloodwork
- Evaluation of Diseased, Painful or Fractured Teeth
- Oral Cavity Evaluation for Tumors
- Full Mouth Digital Dental X-rays
- Tooth Extraction if Necessary
- Ultrasonic Scaling
- Fluoride Treatment
- Sanos Bacterial Sealant if Warranted
- Preventive Home Care Dental Instructions
A Clean Mouth is a Healthy Mouth!
End of Life Care
We know how difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family pet. It is a journey that, unfortunately, every pet owner must navigate. Our kind and compassionate staff will guide both you and your pet through their final moments with the dignity, peace, and comfort your pet deserves.
Our end-of-life options include:
- Palliative Treatments
- Pain Management
- Euthanasia
- Cremation Services
- Grief Counseling Resources
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