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Anesthetia

Anesthesia

General anesthesia is required for surgical, dental, or medical procedures. Many owners have questions or concerns about the safety of anesthesia for their pets. To reduce the risk of adverse reactions to anesthesia, we recommend blood work on all patients and require complete bloodwork (complete blood count and blood chemistries) on patients over the age

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Microchipping

Microchip

At Oaklawn Animal Hospital, We Recommend the HomeAgain Microchip for Our Patients. Microchipping our pets is an important way to keep them safe and allow them to be identified if they are ever lost. This microchip is tiny and is placed with a needle under the skin, between the shoulder blades (similar to a vaccination).

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Dental Care

Dental Care

By age three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some evidence of periodontal disease. Periodic dental exams help maintain proper oral hygiene and prevent future problems. We offer complete pet oral health services, including:  Dental exams Routine dental cleaning Dental radiographs Simple and complex tooth extractions  How Will I Know If My Pet

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Surgery

Surgery

Surgeries we commonly perform include: Ovariohysterectomies (spays) Castrations (neuters) Growth/mass removals Biopsies Cystotomies to remove bladder stones Gastrotomies/enterotomies to remove foreign bodies from the stomach or intestines. How Do I Prepare My Pet for Surgery? We require all pets to be fasted (no food or water) after midnight the night before and the morning of

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Medical Services

Medical Services

We are proud to offer your pet a broad range of medical services in our state-of-the-art facility. Some tests or samples can be performed in hospital with results provided within hours of collection. These include: Blood work (complete blood count, blood chemistries, and electrolytes) Coagulation profile Heartworm, Lyme, ehrlichia, anaplasma testing Feline leukemia and feline

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Behavior

Behavior

Help Your Pet Stay on Its Best Behavior. Pets can’t tell you something is wrong, so it’s important you are able to spot unusual shifts in mood or behavior. These changes are often a symptom of an underlying medical issue and could indicate more serious health problems. If you notice your pet acting abnormally you

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Nutriiton

Nutrition

You Are What You Eat. Preventative Care Starts with Food. A nutrition-rich diet is your pet’s first line of defense. Proper daily nutrition is an important factor for keeping your pet healthy, bolstering the immune system and supporting normal development in younger animals.  Every pet’s nutritional needs are different, making feeding them more complicated than

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Preventative Care Adult Seniors

Preventative Care for Adult and Senior Pets

Our pets age 5 – 7 times faster than we do, which means health problems can progress 5 – 7 times faster in your pet. The average dog or cat 7 – 10 years of age and older qualifies as a senior. There is a progressive decline in organ function, immunity and physical and mental

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Preventative Care Kittens

Preventative Care for Kittens

What To Bring To Your Kitten’s First Exam Your kitten in a pet carrier Any previous medical history (vaccines, deworming, etc.) Fecal sample less than 24 hours old Exams Will Involve Complete physical exam Educational kitten kit and educational videos along with tips on kitten care and behavioral concerns (1st exam) Recommendations on flea and

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Preventative Care Puppies

Preventative Care for Puppies

What To Bring To Your Puppy’s First Exam Your puppy on a leash or in a pet carrier Any previous medical history (vaccines, deworming, etc.) Fecal sample less than 24 hours old Exams Will Involve Complete physical exam Educational puppy kit and educational videos along with tips on puppy care and behavioral concerns (1st exam)