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We strive to keep your pet happy and comfortable while you are away! Our boarding dogs can exercise in our secure fenced outdoor yard three times daily. Our boarding cats are housed in a separate “cats only” ward to reduce their stress while away from home. We monitor the boarding areas regularly during the day in order to keep them clean and sanitary. *All boarding animals are required to be current on vaccinations for contagious diseases (Rabies, DHLPP, Canine influenza, and Bordetella for dogs, and Rabies and FVRCP for cats). Pets also need to be free of internal and external…

While certain minor surgical procedures may be done using only local anesthesia, more involved procedures require general anesthesia. General anesthesia is most commonly induced with an injectable medication and then maintained with a gas anesthetic/oxygen combination. General anesthesia immobilizes the patient and blocks pain during the surgical procedure. Prior to anesthesia, we will make a careful evaluation of your pet’s general health, size and other considerations in order to determine the ideal type and amount of anesthetic to be used. Our in-house laboratory equipment can be used to run pre-op blood testing on the same day as surgery to give…

The doctors and staff at Countryside Animal Medical Center understand that when pets are injured or ill, their families just want to see them better again! With this in mind, we have equipped our hospital with laboratory and diagnostic equipment that helps us to more quickly arrive at a diagnosis and institute treatment. Our lab is equipped with the technology to handle a wide variety of sample types and testing needs, including but not limited to: When more involved laboratory testing is needed, we utilize the services of Idexx Laboratories, a national leader in veterinary diagnostics. We can schedule same…

Microchipping is a simple procedure that can help lost pets return home and be reunited with their families. Microchipping identifies your pet with a unique number that can be read by a universal scanner that most animal shelters and veterinary clinics are equipped with. Once a microchipped pet is scanned, the number can then be reported to the specific microchip company that the chip is registered with, who will provide the contact information of the pet’s owner. Collars and Identification Tags can help in locating lost pets, but are often lost or wear to the point that they are no…

Surgery can provide many benefits for pets, from pain relief and diagnosis of internal conditions to preventative wellness. If you’re concerned about the prospect of your pet receiving surgical treatment, rest assured that you will find the highest standards of surgical skill and care here at Countryside Animal Medical Center. Our veterinarians and skilled staff can ensure that your pet has the most positive surgical experience possible, from pre-operative evaluations and anesthesia administration to post-operative care and home treatment advice. The need for surgery may arise to address any number of issues, concerns or conditions in pets. Some of the…

With superior image resolution and the ability to enlarge and manipulate the digital images, digital X-rays have proven to be more versatile and efficient that the traditional film X-ray technology. Digital X-rays also take less time to capture and less time to process, which leads to less time the pet has to spend on the table and ultimately less stress for him or her. Since the images are digital, we are able to email them to specialists for consultation on challenging cases or directly to the pet owner for his or her own records. Some of the conditions for which…

Your pet’s dental health is a fundamental part of their overall health. During your pet’s regular physical examinations, the vet will also inspect the animal’s mouth and teeth to identify any problems. At Countryside Animal Medical Center we can provide dental care that will help keep your pet’s teeth healthy and functioning well. Good dental health ensures that your pet’s teeth are in good condition and pain free. Also, proper dental care will reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth, reducing inflammation in the mouth and the spread of these bacteria to other areas of the body. Your vet will check…

Vaccines Vaccinations are a critical part of your pet’s preventative wellness plan. Vaccines are designed to trigger immune responses and prepare the immune system to fight future infections from disease. Vaccines provide immunity against a variety of diseases with the intent of lessening the severity of or preventing certain diseases altogether. Experts agree that widespread use of vaccinations within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals. Vaccinations protect your pet from highly contagious and deadly diseases and improve your pet’s overall quality of life. Core vaccines are recommended for all puppies and kittens as well…