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Metro Paws Animal Hospital provides small animal veterinary care in the following areas:
Wellness care and Immunizations
We recommend annual exams for all of our canine and feline patients.
Some pets will require more frequent exams depending on age, exposure
to disease and other special circumstances. At every visit, your pet
will receive a full physical exam, laboratory tests and vaccination
recommendations. Any questions or concerns you have will be addressed. Boarding
We have boarding runs for our large dogs
and separate cat rooms for our furry feline friends. All animals are
given soft blankets or towels and kept in climate controlled clean
areas. Dogs are exercised at least twice daily, and each are given
special attention. All animals boarding with us must be current on
vaccinations and have had a physical exam within the last 12 months.
Boarding animals are kept in separate areas from hospitalized patients.
We also board animals requiring medication or specialized care. Don't
forget to schedule your pet's bath on their last day of boarding!! Health Certificates
A USDA certified veterinarian
is on staff for international health certificates. Interstate and
airline health forms are also available. We recommend you contact the
consulate of any foreign country to verify specific entry requirements
several months before traveling with your pet. Some nations require
extensive testing to avoid quarantine periods. See the web link page
for more information. Electrocardiology (EKG) / Blood Pressure / Pulse Oximetry
We have multiple means of evaluating your pet's heart function. EKG's
look at the hearts electrical activity and can identify hidden heart
disease. A blood pressure reading assesses the heart's ability to pump,
while pulse oximetry reflects the amount of circulating in the blood.
All of these tests are part of our anesthetic monitoring protocol for
all patients. We also use these diagnostic tools for managing heart
disease, toxicities, trauma patients, and a wide variety of other
cases. Dermatology
Dermatology is the study of the skin.
In Texas, this often means allergies, but also includes tumors of the
skin, endocrine diseases, parasite infections, and immune disorders. Radiology
We have a brand new x-ray unit
minimizing radiation exposure to your pets and our staff. It also
enables us to take films to diagnose fractures, tumors, lung disease
and many other conditions. We perform Orthopedic Foundation of America
films for rating of hip dysplasia and other diseases. Surgery (soft tissue, general, and orthopedic)
We
perform a wide array of surgical procedures with an emphasis on safe
anesthesia and pain control to optimize outcomes for your pets. Most
surgeries are scheduled Monday thru Friday and animals are usually able
to go home the same day. More invasive or painful procedures may
require overnight hospitalization. We are happy to review each
procedure with you and answer any questions. Parasitology
Our in-house lab can quickly
diagnose most of the common intestinal and bloodborne parasites. We
also can send out to a diagnostic lab for other parasites. We recommend
screening animals for parasites at least annually and having all pets
on a monthly dewormer. We can also provide our clients with information
about zoonotic parasites (ones that can infect people as well as pets).
Cytology and Oncology
Is that bump something to
worry about on Max's side? This is a question we often hear. Frequently
a simple aspiration of the mass with a needle can give quick
reassurance that it is not worrisome. When needed, we can do cytology,
or send biopsies to board certified pathologists for diagnosis. This
helps us best screen and treat our cancer patients. Dentistry
Good oral hygiene is an important part
of overall health. At every physical exam, your animal's teeth will be
checked for dental disease. Chronic infection of the gums can lead to
heart and kidney disease. We provide cleanings and exams of the mouth
under anesthesia to check for any deep infections, clean the teeth,
pull any painful loose teeth, and treat gum disease. We are also happy
to demonstrate proper brushing techniques for your cat and dog that
will enable your pet to go longer between anesthetized treatments. Emergency, Critical Care and Fluid Therapy
All of
our staff has extensive experience in emergency and critical care
enabling us to carefully access and monitor even the most urgent and
sick of patients. Reproduction
We can confirm pregnancies, aid in
delivery when needed, perform C-sections, help with nursing issues, and
orphaned animals. We also strongly recommend all non breeding animals
be spayed or neutered to prevent pet overpopulation. We provide low
cost sterilization for our stray cat population in East Dallas. Please
call for more details. Bathing
We have a walk-up grooming tub to provide
comfortable therapeutic baths for our patients. While we do not do any
grooming at this time, we are happy to help with medicated baths or to
just get rid of that "doggy smell! We recommend all boarding dogs have
a bath before they go home. Microchip Implantation
Microchips are tiny
devices planted under the skin of animals that can identify them even
if they lose their collars. Shelters and emergency clinics routinely
scan animals brought to them without any identification so they can
contact the pet's owner. We recommend all animals have microchips
implanted. While it can be done in an awake animal, it is usually best
to do when performing a sedated procedure since the needle is large.
Microchips are required for most international travel. In-house Laboratory
We have in house capabilities
of diagnosing organ disease, anemia, parasites, and many cellular
diseases. We can also send samples to a variety of labs across the
country to diagnose problems your pet may be experiencing. Referral
Occasionally an animal will have a
disease that is best managed or treated by a specialist. We recommend
referral of our patients to wonderful specialists in the area when
needed or requested. While we remain the primary care veterinarian,
referral enables us to provide the best of specialized care.
Heartworm Treatment
1. Information on Heartworm Disease
1. Download Heartworm Treatment Contract
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