Dermatology in veterinary medicine is concerned with the health of the fur, claws, and skin of an animal. Dermatological diseases can be caused by allergies, parasites, infections, hormonal imbalances, and sometimes autoimmune disorders and may include symptoms such as itchiness, excessive dander, loss of fur, bumps, lumps, inflammation, and redness of the skin. We have
Our animal hospital is equipped with a cutting-edge laboratory where we can perform a variety of tests that can be used to diagnose and treat your pet.
Urinalysis is a diagnostic method where the content of the patient's urine is examined using an array of tests. This method can reveal diseases that may otherwise go undetected, such as diabetes, urinary tract infections and kidney disease.
Tonometry is a test used to measure the level of pressure inside the eyes. It is used to screen for glaucoma.
Blood pressure is one of the primary vital signs next to body temperature, pulse, and breathing rate. It can tell us about the condition of the circulatory system. Blood pressure should be neither too high (hypertension) nor too low (hypotension). We are well-equipped with instruments that measure the blood pressure of your pet for both
Radiology is the interpretation of medical images for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. At Towne Center Animal Hospital, we are equipped with modern digital X-ray equipment used to generate high quality internal images of the body. This equipment allows us to safely and non-invasively diagnose diseases and monitor the status of our patients.
Orthopedic surgery is surgery involving the musculoskeletal system. We offer basic orthopedic surgery at our animal hospital. Patients that require advanced attention may be referred to a specialist.
Soft tissue surgery is surgery that encompasses cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, endocrine, oncologic, and reconstructive procedures. For many of our surgeries, we use advanced laser equipment when appropriate to improve the patient's rate of healing and reduce postoperative pain.
Declawing is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the animal's claws are permanently removed. With our advanced laser equipment, declawing has become safer and more comfortable for our patients. The medical laser seals off nerves and blood vessels, reducing postoperative pain and blood loss, which leads faster healing compared to traditional methods. This procedure is only offered
Anesthesia is a procedure where we temporarily induce unconsciousness, lack of pain and muscle relaxation in our patients in order to perform other medical interventions. There are risks associated with anesthesia, which is why we are equipped with advanced anesthesia equipment and monitoring systems for the safety and comfort of our patients. We recommend that
