Best Friends Animal Hospital provides routine healthcare for your pets in addition to treatment when problems arise. Below are some of the procedures we perform.
Routine Care
Physical Exam
Vaccinations
Heartworm Test
Intestinal Parasite Check (Fecal Flotation)
Screening/Baseline Blood Work
Dental Scaling and Polishing
Microchipping
ProHeart6 & ProHeart12 Injections (A single injection for 6 or 12 months of heartworm prevention)
Diagnostic Procedures
Comprehensive In-House Blood Work – Results typically available within 20 minutes of drawing blood
X-rays (Radiographs) – We have digital radiography to evaluate many different anatomic structures when needed
Urinalysis – This is performed either when you notice a problem with your pet's urination, or many times in conjunction with other lab work to help diagnose certain diseases
Cytology – This involves looking at a sample under the microscope which is especially helpful for ear infections, skin infections, and when evaluating a growth or mass
EKG – This involves connecting electrodes and measuring the electrical conductivity of the heart
Fecal Flotation – Microscopic evaluation of a fecal sample to look for the presence of parasites
Heartworm test – Blood test to screen for heartworm disease
Tick borne disease test – Blood test to check for ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and heartworms
Parvovirus test – Fecal test to determine if a puppy or unvaccinated adult dog with clinical signs has parvovirus
FIV/FeLV test – Blood test for the presence or exposure to FIV & FeLV which are significant life altering diseases for cats
Giardia test – Fecal test for the presence of the giardia parasite
Schirmer Tear test – Determines tear production to help diagnose “dry-eye”
Fluorescein Stain – Stains the cornea of the eye to look for scratches or defects
Tonometry – Measures the pressure in the eyes to check for glaucoma
Glucose Level - Checks the blood sugar which can be especially useful in neonates and patients with diabetes
Surgical Procedures
Canine & Feline Ovariohysterectomy (Spay)
Canine & Feline Neuter
Dewclaw Removal (3-7 days)
Dewclaw Removal (adult)
Feline Declaw
Tail Docking (3-7 days only)
“Cherry Eye” Surgery
Hernia Repair
Mass Removal
Foreign Body Removal
Removal of Bladder Stones (Cystotomy)
Abdominal Exploratory (Celiotomy)
Ectropion and Entropion Surgery (Eyelid Surgery)
Enucleation
Tooth Extraction
Amputation
Orthopedic Surgery* (Depending on specific case)
Other Procedures
Cold Laser Therapy - This involves using a certain wavelength of light that helps to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation and pain
Ear Cleaning
Medicated Bath
Deep Ear Flush
Bacterial and Fungal Cultures
Nail Trims/Nail Dremel
Anal Gland Expression