“Nose to Tail Quality Care”
Here’s a partial list of our services:
Veterinary Services
Annual Wellness Exams and Vaccinations
Surgery
Dental Cleaning
Elective Surgery
General Surgery
Dental X-Rays
Radiology
X-rays
Ultrasound
In-house Lab Equipment
Referral Lab/Pathology Services
Utilization of Board Certified Specialist
Boarding
Cats (separate from dogs)
Dogs (playroom available)
Bathing
Dog and Cat Bathing
Please Note: If your pet has had a bath in the last 30 days, you will receive a $5.00 discount!
Dog and Cat* shaves
*Cat shaves available under gas anesthesia only
A Pet Owner’s Guide
Growing old is a natural process for all of us. Unfortunately, our pets age faster than we do. We consider dogs and cats to be seniors at 7 years of age, with the exception of large breed dogs, who are seniors by the age of 5. Because our pets age at approximately 6-7 years to our 1 year, it is important that we identify health changes early, so we can address the issues and make your pet’s senior years as enjoyable as possible. We here at LLAMC feel our “Senior Care Program” is one of the most effective “tools” we have in improving the quality of your pet’s senior years.
Signs of an Aging Pet
Hearing Loss
Poor Eyesight
Increase in Drinking
Increase in Urination
Changes in Appetite
Changes in Weight
Difficulty Standing/Walking
Our Senior Program
Our staff will have the owner fill out a senior questionnaire once a year to inform the doctor of any changes that may be occurring at home.
A full comprehensive physical exam every 6 months.
A full blood profile every 6-12 months.
Adjusting your pet’s diet to a senior “friendly” food.
Frequently the changes and problems associated with aging are not obvious, and the signs are not noticed until the disease process is advanced. This is the reason we feel strongly that routine examinations and a blood profile at least once a year are so useful in helping our senior pets.
A Pet Owner’s Guide
85% of all dogs and cats over one year old have some degree of periodontal disease. In many cases periodontal disease is preventable with a good oral care regimen.
Signs of Periodontal Disease
Bad Breath
Bleeding Gums
Abnormal Drooling
Dropping food out of Mouth
Periodontal Disease Can Lead To:
Heart Valve Infections
Kidney Damage
Liver Abscesses
Eating Disorders
Good Oral Care Regimen
Regular Dental Examinations
With each visit to the Veterinarian, ask the doctor to examine the teeth and gums. You can do your part at home as well. You can check for bleeding gums, bad breath, and any change in chewing habits.
Yearly Prophylactic Scaling and Polishing
A routine dental cleaning under anesthesia is an important part of your pet's oral care. Tartar and calculi are removed with an ultrasonic scaler and then the teeth are checked for infection or damage. X-Rays are taken to ensure there are no underlying root problems or issues that cannot be seen by the naked eye. After a thorough check they are polished and a fluoride treatment is applied. LLAMC highly recommends and sells products the client can use at home to prevent the reformation of tartar and plaque.