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WELLNESS EXAMS- Dr. Pollack recommends annual exams on cats less than 6 yrs old and Biannual exams on all dogs and cats greater than 6 yrs old. Keep in mind that pets age much more rapidly than people and some age related diseases caught in the early stages can often be controlled through medications and even simple dietary changes.
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VACCINATIONS- We recommend an appropriate wellness care schedule for your pet based upon it's age and lifestyle. Please ask Dr. Pollack if you have any questions on needed vaccinations.
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SURGERY - Arch Animal Hospital is well equipped to perform all routine surgeries for your pet. We also perform a wide range of non-routine surgeries and if needed can provide a referral to an appropriate specialist.
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Pre and Post Surgery:
Perform pre-anesthetic blood tests for all pets
Give pre-op sedation to minimize anxiety.
Electronically monitor pulse and blood oxygen levels throughout the procedure.
Use Isoflurane anesthetic
Give post-op pain medication as needed.
Provide lots of TLC!
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DENTISTRY - Most dogs and cats eventually need a professional dental cleaning using an ultrasonic scaler such as your dentist might use. We also hand scale the teeth under the gum line where tartar often accumulates (sub gingival root planing), then polish the teeth to reduce the recurrence of tartar buildup.
Dental procedures are performed using the same inhalation anesthetic and careful monitoring techniques that we use for our surgical patients. Many pets have their teeth cleaned on an annual basis to help ensure optimal oral and overall health.
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RADIOLOGY - Arch Animal Hospital is please to note that all X-Rays are performed in-house by our trained staff. Additionally, we are able to process and read those x-rays while you wait to provide you with a quick and complete diagnosis.
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DIAGNOSTICS- Most diagnostic tests are run in house with a few exceptions such as Thyroid tests and larger profiles which we send to Antech Laboratory. Always ask if you have questions on turn around time for results.
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SENIOR CARE - We wish to keep our pets healthy and happy for as long as possible and this can be achieved through exercise, a healthy diet and regular veterinary check ups. Aging changes such as arthritis, vision and hearing losses are normal and cannot be prevented. Many changes related to disease, however, can be managed and treated successfully if detected early.
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BOARDING FACILITY - We offer boarding for cats and dogs. Our cat condos and dog rooms do fill fast, especially prime holiday weeks so make your reservations early.
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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING -
Your pet's nutritional requirements will change as they grow into adulthood and again when they reach their senior years. A healthy adult dog does not require the same protein content in it's food as a puppy does. A cat with early signs of kidney disease should not be fed the same food as a healthy older cat. We can help you make the right choices for your pet's nutritional needs based upon its age, activity levels, and overall health.
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If there is a service or product needed and it is not listed on this website, be sure and call the staff at Arch Animal Hospital 636-225-8387. If we do not have the product, we will do our very best to have it to you in a timely fashion.
