Wellness and preventive veterinary care focus on maintaining your pet’s health and catching potential issues early—before they become more serious. Regular preventive care helps pets live longer, healthier lives and allows veterinarians to tailor care to your pet’s changing needs at every life stage. Preventative and wellness care may include the following:

• Physical exams

• Vaccinations or Vaccine Titers

• Parasite screening and prevention

• Diet evaluation

• Weight assessments

• Dental care

• Toe nail trims

• Anal gland expression

Many non-emergency illnesses and chronic medical conditions can be safely evaluated and managed in the comfort of your home. We treat a wide range of non-urgent concerns, including ear infections, skin problems, coughing, mild lameness, intermittent vomiting or diarrhea, urinary issues, weight changes, and other illnesses that do not require immediate emergency care. If your pet needs diagnostics, we can perform many tests in your home or coordinate additional testing and referrals when needed.

We also provide long-term management for chronic medical conditions, partnering with you to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize your pet's comfort, quality of life, and overall health. Through regular examinations, diagnostic monitoring, medication adjustments, nutritional recommendations, and ongoing communication, we help manage chronic diseases while minimizing the stress of repeated trips to the veterinary clinic.

Our areas of expertise include:

Dermatology

Our dermatology services focus on conditions affecting your pet’s skin, ears, and haircoat. We offer in-house diagnostics such as ear and skin cytology, skin scrapes, and cultures to help identify the underlying cause of dermatologic concerns. We have extensive experience managing environmental allergies—which are especially common in our region—as well as flea and food allergies. When advanced care is needed, we can coordinate referrals to local board-certified veterinary dermatologists to ensure your pet receives comprehensive treatment. Our dermatology services may include:

• Treatment of ear Infections

• Flea and tick control

• Blood allergy testing

• Food allergy management, hydrolyzed diets, and homemade diets

• Environmental allergy management and immunotherapy

• Treatment and prevention of skin infections or hot spots

• Referrals when needed

Internal Medicine

Veterinary internal medicine focuses on diagnosing and managing complex and chronic medical conditions that affect your pet’s internal organs and body systems, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, endocrine system, and gastrointestinal tract. Through routine physical examinations and bloodwork, we monitor for common diseases and detect changes early. When conditions are identified, we provide careful, ongoing management using a combination of diet and lifestyle adjustments, medications, diagnostic testing, and regular medical progress examinations to support your pet’s long-term health and quality of life. Our internal medicine care may include:

• Heart diseases such as mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy

• Respiratory diseases such as collapsing trachea, laryngeal paralysis, upper respiratory infections, and feline asthma

• Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, and other endocrine disorders

• Pancreatitis

• Gastrointestinal diseases such as allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, lymphoma, etc.

Oncology

Veterinary oncology focuses on the diagnosis and management of cancer in pets. As a general veterinary practice, we help identify concerning signs for cancers through physical examinations and diagnostics. When cancer is diagnosed in a pet, we guide families through treatment and care decisions. When appropriate, we coordinate referrals to veterinary oncologists for advanced diagnostics or therapies, while continuing to support your pet and family throughout every stage of care. Cancer management may include the following:

• Regular examinations and diagnostics

• Nutrition support and lifestyle adjustments

• Pain control

• Palliative care protocols

• Referrals for surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation

Neurology

Neurologic care focuses on conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. We provide initial screening through physical and neurologic examinations and diagnostic testing such as bloodwork and other baseline assessments. We also facilitate medical management for many neurologic conditions. For advanced diagnostics or specialized treatment, we coordinate referrals to local board-certified veterinary neurologists. Neurologic care for your pet may include:

• Seizure medications

• Phenobarbital blood level testing

• Intervertebral disc disease treatment and long-term management

• Vestibular conditions

• Horner’s syndrome

• Behavioral changes

• Degenerative disease of the muscles and spinal cord

Ophthalmology

General veterinary eye care focuses on evaluating and managing common conditions affecting the eyes and vision. We perform thorough eye examinations to assess eye health and identify concerns such as redness, discharge, irritation, injury, or vision changes. Basic diagnostics and treatments may be provided when appropriate. If advanced testing or specialized care is needed, we coordinate referrals to local board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists to ensure your pet receives expert eye care. Eye conditions we often diagnose and/or treat include:

• Conjunctivitis

• Corneal ulcerations

• Dry eye disease

• Abnormal eyelashes

• Cataracts

• Glaucoma

Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is an exciting time, and we're here to help your new family member get the healthiest possible start. Our comprehensive puppy and kitten wellness visits are designed to provide preventive medical care while giving you the guidance and support you need.

Appointments are scheduled every three weeks, beginning at 6 weeks of age and continuing through 16 weeks of age. Each visit is approximately one hour long, allowing time for a thorough physical examination and discussion of any questions you may have.

Each scheduled visit includes:

• A comprehensive physical examination

• Age-appropriate DHPP (dogs) or FVRCP (cats) vaccinations

• Routine deworming

• Rabies vaccination at the final 16-week visit

Based on your pet's lifestyle and individual risk factors, we may also recommend additional vaccines, including:

• Dogs: Leptospirosis, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza

• Cats: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)

Every visit includes personalized education to help your puppy or kitten thrive. Topics may include:

• Nutrition and feeding recommendations

• Potty training and litter box training

• Socialization and behavior

• Parasite prevention

• Spaying, neutering, and breeding considerations

• Home safety and preventive healthcare

We also offer recommended diagnostic testing for young pets, including fecal examinations to screen for intestinal parasites and FeLV/FIV testing for kittens.

Our in-home litter examinations help reduce stress on the litter and dam while minimizing exposure to contagious diseases commonly found in clinic settings.

We recommend beginning examinations when puppies or kittens are approximately six weeks of age and repeating visits every three weeks until they are placed in their forever homes or reach 16 weeks of age. Appointments are scheduled for one hour, with an additional 15 minutes for each puppy or kitten. (Litter examinations do not include evaluation of the dam or sire.)

Each litter examination includes:

• A comprehensive physical examination of every puppy or kitten

• Screening for congenital conditions, including heart murmurs, cleft palate, umbilical hernias, cryptorchidism, and other abnormalities

• Detailed medical records for each animal

• Age-appropriate vaccinations (DHPP for puppies or FVRCP for kittens, plus rabies when indicated)

• Routine deworming

• Optional vaccines available for an additional fee, including Bordetella, Canine Influenza, and Leptospirosis

In addition to litter care, we provide in-home veterinary services for breeding dogs and cats, including wellness care, breeding consultations, genetic testing guidance, husbandry recommendations, labor management, and more

Behavioral care focuses on assessing changes in your pet’s behavior that may impact their health, safety, or quality of life. We evaluate behavioral concerns through history, physical examination, and discussion of your pet’s environment, routine, and lifestyle to help identify medical or situational contributors. Basic management may include environmental adjustments and medication support when appropriate. For more complex or specialized behavioral needs, referrals to qualified trainers or board-certified veterinary behaviorists are available. Behavioral care we offer includes:

• Pet body language assessment

• Puppy/kitten socialization

• Personalized home management plans

• Calming supplements

• Situational anxiety medications

• Daily behavior modifying medications

Nutritional care is an important part of your pet’s overall health and wellbeing. We assess your pet’s nutrition by reviewing their current diet, lifestyle, activity level, medical conditions, and home environment. We also evaluate body weight and body condition to determine whether your pet needs to gain, lose, or maintain weight. Based on these factors, we provide individualized recommendations to help support appropriate nutrition, achieve and maintain a healthy body condition, and promote long-term health at every life stage. Our nutrition and weight management care may include:

• Diet evaluation

• Assistance in creating balanced homemade diets

• Personalized weight loss or weight gain plans

• Consultations with food companies or nutritionists

• Referrals to board certified nutritionists when desired or needed

Pain assessment is a key part of maintaining your pet’s comfort and quality of life. We evaluate pain in pets of all ages, most commonly related to orthopedic conditions, neurologic disorders, and osteoarthritis. Pain assessment includes physical examination, mobility evaluation, and discussion of changes you may notice at home. Management is tailored to each pet and may include maintaining an appropriate body condition, nutritional support, muscle-strengthening and mobility plans, medications, and referrals for additional diagnostics or therapies such as x-rays, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, or specialty care when needed.

While we are trained in traditional (Western) veterinary medicine, we recognize the growing interest in—and legitimacy of—integrative approaches to pet care. We believe that combining evidence-based Western medicine with complementary integrative therapies can provide well-rounded, effective veterinary care. We are committed to continually learning about safe and effective integrative options and welcome open conversations with pet owners who have specific interests or questions. When specialized integrative treatments are desired, we can also provide referrals to local veterinarians who offer services such as acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.

Senior pet care focuses on supporting your pet’s health, comfort, and quality of life as they age. It includes regular wellness exams to identify age-related changes early, along with personalized care plans to manage chronic conditions such as arthritis, muscle loss, kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, and others. Senior care also emphasizes pain management, mobility support, nutrition guidance, and help with behavioral or lifestyle changes that can come with aging. As pets enter their golden years, we provide compassionate, individualized care—including thoughtful end-of-life planning—to ensure they remain comfortable, supported, and well cared for every step of the way.

Hospice Care

Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for pets facing serious illness or age-related decline. Care may include recurring in-home visits and telemedicine check-ins to assess your pet’s comfort, provide guidance, and support decision-making. Supportive treatments such as subcutaneous fluids and pain medications may be administered, along with ongoing, compassionate conversations about your pet’s condition and when humane euthanasia may be the kindest option.

Humane Euthanasia

When the time comes, humane euthanasia can be performed peacefully in your home, where your pet and family are most comfortable. We strive to provide a calm and respectful experience and can assist with aftercare arrangements, including burial boxes or cremation services, to support you during this difficult time.

Cremation & Memorial Services

Saying goodbye to a beloved companion is never easy, and we are committed to making the aftercare process as seamless and meaningful as possible. Following your pet's passing, we respectfully care for their remains and coordinate every step of the cremation process with Agape Pet Services. Once your pet's ashes are returned to us, we will personally deliver them back to your home, allowing you to remain in the comfort and privacy of your family during this difficult time.

Our standard cremation package includes:

• Private cremation

• A clay paw print keepsake

• A standard engraved urn with your pet's name

We understand that every family wishes to honor their pet differently, and all memorial services are fully customizable. Families may choose private cremation, communal cremation, or home burial where permitted by local regulations. For those who wish, visitation and viewing services can also be arranged before cremation.

A variety of additional memorial options are available, including:

• Premium and specialty urns

• Memorial jewelry

• Paw & nose print keepsakes

• Custom artwork and other personalized remembrance items

Grieving the loss of a pet is a deeply personal journey, and support is available. Through our partnership with Agape Pet Services, families have access to professional pet loss resources and grief support to help navigate this difficult time.

For additional information and support, please visit Pet Parent Grief Support: https://www.petparentgriefsupport.com/