It has been well established in human and veterinary medicine that oral care is essential to overall health. Gingivitis and periodontal disease is not only painful, it can lead to more major health problems. At Animal and Avian Medical Center, dental procedures are performed by registered veterinary technicians and veterinarians. In a routine dental, the teeth are probed for infection, scaled to remove tartar and debris, cleaned underneath the gum line, polished, and the fluoride is applied. If problematic tooth roots are identified, they are treated or extracted due to the painful conditions they cause, such as oral abscesses. Many pets are more playful, active and eat better after their teeth have been cared for. If your pet has bad breath, trouble eating or poor appetite, a veterinarian should evaluate their condition. Good dental care makes for a better and longer life.

Diagnostic testing is an integral part of good veterinary medicine. Just as in human medicine, testing determines the specific care and prognosis for the patient. At Animal and Avian Medical Center, many diagnostic tests are run right in our laboratory. Testing for infectious and parasitic diseases, metabolic and blood disorders, as well as hormonal conditions, can often be run the same day. This means treatment can begin right away. Tests for heart disease, blood pressure, and respiratory disorders are also available. When your pet is sick, the laboratory at Animal and Avian Medical Center can get fast answers and the best care.

At Animal and Avian Medical Center, we offer a full-service grooming salon. Each groomer is experienced in all-breed dog and cat grooming. Our grooming friends are our number one priority and we cater to each pet individually. A full groom consists of a bath, full coat brush-out, nail trim, ear cleaning and haircut of your choice. To serve you better, the Animal and Avian Medical Center grooming service is on an appointment basis only. Flexible hours in the morning, afternoon and evening are available. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule and your pet’s needs. For your convenience, we also offer nail trims on a walk-in basis during certain office hours. With the assistance of the Animal and Avian Medical Center staff, anxious pets can be sedated if necessary to reduce stress and improve the quality of a difficult groom. It is important to remember that to provide excellent care and protect all of our pets, all grooming patients must be completely up-to-date with vaccinations. Our Animal and Avian Medical Center grooming department will always do their best to keep your pet looking good!