DIAGNOSTICS
In House Laboratory
At Breton Veterinary
Hospital, we have the ability to perform diagnostic bloodwork,
urinalysis and stool checks to help diagnose conditions rapidly
so treatment can be initiated quickly. An outside laboratory
is also available for specialized testing when necessary. Getting
laboratory results quickly through our in house equipment can
often mean the difference between success and failure of treatment
of your pets in critical situations.
Radiology/Endoscopy
Radiographs (X-rays)
can be taken in our facility and the quality of our films enhanced
by use of our automatic processor to develop radiographs. When
specialized imaging is necessary, we have a flexible endoscopes
that provides a less invasive way to examine your pet internally
to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Here at Breton, we are
always ready to satisfy your imaging needs..
PRE-ANESTHETIC
TESTING
Pre-anesthetic testing
helps us care for your pet. When you place your pet in our hands,
you trust us to provide your pet with the best possible medical
care. You expect us to provide you with advice, which will allow
you to make the best decision for your pet. In order to offer
you the peace of mind you deserve, we recommend pre- anesthetic
testing prior to placing your pet under anesthesia.
As in human medicine,
the anesthetics available for anesthetizing our companion pets
are extremely safe. As a result, the anesthetic risk is greatly
minimized when a "healthy" pet is placed under anesthesia. However,
if your pet is not "healthy," complications can occur both during
and after the anesthetic procedure. Therefore, in order to minimize
potential risk associated with anesthesia, it is vital for us
to know the complete health status of your pet before placing
him or her under anesthesia.
Depending on the age
and health status of your pet our veterinarians recommend the
following tests. Although performing these tests cannot guarantee
the absence of complications, it can significantly minimize
the risk to your pet and provide you and us with peace of mind.
ANESTHESIA
MONITORING
During your pet's
surgical procedure your pet will be hooked up to a machine which
will monitor their oxygenation, heart rate, respiratory rate
and their ECG while under anesthesia.
SURGERY
We are happy to now offer Laser Surgery. Advances in Veterinary medicine and laser surgery, now make Laser use in our surgical procedures available to our clients. We strive to provide the best possible care for your pet and we feel that Laser Surgery provides this care. The main reasons for this are: (1) The Laser seals raw, throbbing nerve endings, significantly reducing post-op pain for your pet. (2) The Laser produces little or no blood loss for your pet, because the Laser seals the small blood vessels. (3) The Laser produces little or no swelling for your pet because the Laser seals the lymphatic. (4) The Laser allows precision in removal of abnormal tissue. (5) The Laser may allow fewer stitches or eliminate sutures completely. (6) The Laser may produce a faster recovery. Laser Surgery can be of special benefit to declaw surgeries, growth removals and even routine procedures such as spaying and neutuering.
During your pet's surgical procedure your pet will be hooked up to a machine that will monitor their oxygenation, heart rate, respitory rate and their ECG while under anesthesia.
We have the capability to perform routine surgery, as well as specialized orthopedic and soft tissue procedures. All surgical patients should have pre-surgical blood screening, urinalysis, and ECG testing as the doctor feels needed for your particular pet based on their age, health status and type of procedure being performed.
DENTAL RADIOLOGY
Breton Veterinary Hospital now offers Dental Radiology and more advanced dental technology to our routine dental cleaning procedures. This new service helps us to determine which teeth are damaged and diseased. Teeth that in the past we would have had to extract.
DENTISTRY
Our dental cleanings are always performed under general anesthesia to ensure a thorough cleaning and to reduce stress on your pet. Ultrasonic scaling, tartar and plaque removal, sub gingival curettage to clean below the gum line where toothbrushes can't go, polishing, oral flushing, dental sealant, and flouride treatment are all included in a dental prophylactic treatment. You will welcome your pets "kisses" with fresh breath and clean mouth that comes from a through dental cleaning!!!
NUTRITION
Your pets health is
a major concern many overlook. For this reason, Breton Vet,
Hospital carries only the best in nutrition for your loved one.
Hills brand foods offer the balanced nutrition for the stages
of your pets life. Hills foods are divided into two categories,
Science Diets and Prescription Diets.
Science Diets are
nutritionally balanced diets which are catered to your cat or
dogs changing nutritional needs. Science Diet comes in a variety
of stages. Kitten and Puppy growth for the growing youngsters.
Science Diet foods take into consideration the size of your
puppy and the increased need for nutrition and have available
a Large Breed puppy growth (for dogs with an adult weight over
55 lb..) As your cat or dog matures, their nutritional needs
shift and that is why Hills makes Science Diet Adult Maintenance.
These foods are designed for Dogs and Cats over I year of age
and younger than 6 years of age. During these years some pets
may need help in controlling their body weight and in order
to keep them healthy, Hills has produced Light formulas and
Active formulas. The Light Maintenance is designed to let your
pet eat a healthy amount of food but with less calories, instead
of depriving your pet of the quantity with most diets. Active
formula is the exact opposite, With some active Dogs they are
eating plenty of food and just not keeping weight on, so Hills
has come up with a formula allowing your Dog to eat a normal
quantity and have the extra calories they need to keep them
healthy. Any cat owner, I am sure, has had or does have a problem
with HAIRBALLS... Hills has taken this into consideration and
has now come out with Feline Maintenance Hairball Control. As
your pet grows and matures (over 6 years of age), your pets
nutritional needs change. For this reason Hills has designed
Senior formulas of food.
As many of you pet
lovers know, sometimes a few pets require special diets to
help minimize the effects of illnesses and health problems.
This is why Hills has come out with Prescription Diets. These
diets are designed with your pets health problem in mind. There
are diets which are designed to keep your cat or dogs urinary
tract health and unobstructed. There are diets designed to be
mild on your pets stomach and intestinal tract after serious
illness or injury. Does your pet have kidney disease? Talk to
your Veterinarian about K/D. Does your pet have bad breath?
Is brushing your pets teeth impossible? Try T/D.. (Tartar control
diet) Ask your Vet about your pets nutritional needs. (Prescription
Diets require a DR's prescription, and an annual physical exam
to be dispensed ).
Hills takes great
pride in your pets nutritional health. That is why these foods
are available in both can*and dry *, Along with varying flavors
in some forms of the Science Diet foods. Stop by your Veterinarian
today to talk about your pets nutritional health.
