Ancillary Services
Microchipping
Each year, millions of pets go missing, and many never make it back to their homes. Implanting a microchip in your pet is a simple, painless way to avoid this tragedy.
A microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is implanted beneath a pet's skin between the shoulder blades, and stays there for the pet's entire life. This procedure is as easy and as painless as a vaccination.
Each microchip has a unique number. This number, along with information about the owner and pet, are added to a national pet registry. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have electronic scanners for detecting and reading these implanted microchips. If a lost pet is found and a microchip is scanned, the registry is called and the owner can be contacted. ABC Veterinary Hospital uses the resQ microchip system.
Pharmacy
ABC Veterinary Hospital offers a full array of the most up-to-date veterinary medicines, including those for treating heart disease, intestinal problems, skin disorders and arthritis. We carry a variety of flea control products, heartworm preventatives, shampoos and ear cleansers. We also stock a wide variety of prescription foods that are designed to support good health and treat numerous medical conditions such as kidney failure, heart disease, and food allergies.
Canine Weight Loss Program
Like their human counterparts, pets have trouble shaking off those extra pounds. Too many treats and not enough exercise leads to excessive weight gain, which can have far-reaching effects on your pet's overall health. Our veterinarians can help devise a weight loss plan for your pet. Our program combines diet, exercise and Slentrol (a new medication for the management of obesity in dogs) for weight loss in overweight dogs. Please ask a hospital staff member for more information.
Pain Management
Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care.