Services
 

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of a physical examination every 6 months. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Vaccines:
The dog vaccine recommendations:
DHPP (distemper, parvo, hepatitis, parainfluenza) - series of puppy vaccines every three weeks until dog is 4 months old, a booster at a year, then a booster every 3 years
Rabies - first one at 4 months, a booster in a year, then a booster every 3 years
Bordatella (kennel cough) - every 6 months for dogs at high risk (dogs that get groomed, dogs that are boarded frequently, dogs that go to the dog park or anywhere there are lots of dogs) and once a year for dogs at low risk (lap dogs, couch potatoes, anti-social dogs)
Leptospirosis - Once a year for dogs at risk, starting with a series of 2 as a puppy.  This protects against a bacteria that can cause kidney and liver failure.  The disease is acquired from farm animals or wildlife.
Rattlesnake vaccine - At least yearly for dogs that may have contact with rattlesnakes.  May require a 2nd booster yearly.

The cat vaccine recommendations:
FVRCP - (panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus) - starting at 6-8 weeks, one vaccine every 3 weeks until the cat is 4 months old, then a booster in one year, then a booster every 3 years.
Rabies - We use a rabies vaccine without adjuvant to help prevent cancer formation.  This vaccine is first given at 4 months, then once a year after that.
Feline Leukemia - Our leukemia vaccine does not contain adjuvant, again to help prevent cancer.  This vaccine is started with a series of 2 vaccines as a kitten, then is given once a year after that. 


Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:  Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs.  
      
Surgical Services:  Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.
   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
   
Electrocardiography Services:  We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent identification: We offer ISO microchip identification, which is considered to be the universal standard. 
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.
   
Individualized Flea Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
    
Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice or referrals regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Boarding:  We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.

Bathing:  Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available.

Emergency Care:  Please call the nearest of the following emergency clinics if we are closed:

Pet ER
7375 N Palm Bluffs Ave
Palm and Herndon
437-3766
www.fresnopeter.com

Veterinary Specialty Center
6606 Blackstone Ave
Blackstone and Herndon
451-0800
www.ccvsc.com

Veterinary Emergency Service
1639 N Fresno St
Hwy 41 and McKinley
486-0520
www.vesfresno.com