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VETERINARY CARE
Our veterinary team is here to assist you and your pet with both outpatient and inpatient care. Our doctor and technician will address all of your concerns and we encourage you to ask questions. A big part of our job is client education and we welcome the opportunity to help you provide the best for your pet. Due to the many recent discoveries in veterinary medicine, your pet can be protected against most major diseases. We strongly recommend a comprehensive examination at least once a year in order to detect potential problems. When it comes to veterinary medicine, prevention truly IS the best medicine. Doctors and staff at Ortega Animal Care Center are dedicated to being an integral part of your pet’s care during every stage of life. Wellness Programs New Puppy or Kitten Wellness Senior Wellness For example, we can recommend changes in your pet's diet which can significantly lengthen and improve your pet's quality of life. While healthy adult pets should be examined at least once a year to evaluate their weight, skin, teeth as well as the other major organs older pets should be examined at least twice a year. Since older pets are at increased risk for problems in these areas. Always remember the earlier we can detect a problem, the more we can do to minimize the effect. The risk of problems such as obesity, heart or kidney disease can be reduced by adjusting your pet's diet with age. Some diseases such as thyroid or adrenal gland problems need specific medications and close monitoring to make sure your pet stays healthy. It is particularly important to check your older pet's dental health since older pets can have difficulty fighting off infections such as tooth abscesses.
DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTING Ortega Animal Care Center offers the advantage of an extremely well equipped IN-HOUSE LABORATORY to help diagnose illness and provide you with immediate answers. Since most samples do not need to be sent to an outside lab to be performed or interpreted, critical patients can be evaluated immediately. Our well equipped laboratory provides fast and reliable laboratory results. Serious conditions, including anemia, diabetes and electrolyte imbalance can be diagnosed within minutes. In house testing allows our doctors to diagnose serious conditions immediately so that specific treatment can be started without delay. Our laboratory equipment also allows us to obtain important, current pre-anesthetic information prior to surgery. Pre-surgical blood work can be performed on the same day, eliminating an extra trip to the hospital. Pre-anesthetic diagnostic testing can greatly reduce the risks associated with anesthesia and surgery. For more extensive diagnostic tests, we have quick access to a REFERENCE LABORATORY that provides timely results we access via email.
PHARMACY We carry a full line of the latest veterinary pharmacology. After our veterinarian diagnoses your pet’s illness, he will prescribe the most appropriate medication while you wait. This is extremely convenient to our clients, as medications can be dispensed before leaving the hospital. The Ortega Animal Care Center pharmacy assures your animal's medication needs are taken care of while at the hospital, and after discharge.
SURGERY Our hospital is well equipped to perform most minor and major surgical procedures from spays and neuters to more complicated emergency surgery. Prior to each surgery, each patient receives a thorough physical examination to identify any existing medical condition that may endanger your pet’s health. We then carefully place an IV catheter and start your pet on fluids to insure adequate hydration. Because not all problems can be detected on examination, we do require pre-anesthetic blood tests. These tests give us a more complete picture of your pet’s health and help assure us that your pet will metabolize the anesthesia well. Remember, you’re placing your pet in our care and we take that responsibility very seriously. Since every effort is made to help your pet feel secure and comfortable during each step of the procedures, we administer a pre-anesthetic injection to help your pet relax. Every surgery is done with strict sterility standards. Your pet’s vital signs during anesthesia will be closely observed through the use of a pulse oximeter, respiratory monitor, cardiac monitor, as well as the constant attentive eye of the surgical technician. Pain management is an important part of our pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative anesthetic and medical protocol. Immediately following the surgery, your pet will receive an injection for pain to minimize discomfort. In some cases, we will also dispense an at-home pain management medication. Finally, your pet will recover under the care of the surgical technician. We realize you are concerned for you pet and are anxious to know how he’s doing. Once your pet is fully recovered, we will call you to let you know the surgery is complete so you can relax.
LASER SURGERY Most of us are familiar with laser surgery. We feel the application of laser surgery in veterinary medicine offers incredible advantages. This advanced technology allows our veterinarians greater control and helps our patients heal faster and with less discomfort.
ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES Ultrasound is a non-invasive technique for assessing anatomy and pathology. High-frequency sound waves produced from a hand held device are used to fully examine internal organs. Ultrasound examination is completely painless and generally can be performed using no sedation or anesthesia. Abdominal ultrasound has revolutionized the study of liver disease and is crucial to treating many types of cancer. Unlike conventional x-rays, which can be harmful if used excessively, evidence shows that ultrasound is free from these side-effects. Ultrasound is the best means to evaluate fluid filled and soft tissue organs. Simply put, ultrasound allows us to see the internal structure of many organs.
RADIOLOGY We offer state-of-the-art digital radiology that produces outstanding radiographs. Radiographs are extremely helpful for diagnosing and monitoring many medical and surgical problems. Having the ability to digitally enhance the finished radiographs gives the veterinarian a tool to “zoom in” on specific areas without having to re-take the radiographs. We’re also able to send the radiograph directly to the computer monitors in our exam rooms so we can review them directly with you. A picture truly is worth a thousand words.
DROP OFF SERVICES On occasion, it might be easier to drop your pet off on your way to work for minor medical treatment. This is a great option to a fixed appointment if you find yourself short on time. Our receptionist or veterinary technician will take complete information from you to help our doctor in his examination. Once your pet has been evaluated by our veterinarian, we will call you and discuss his or her needs with you. Rest assured your pet will be well cared for in our clean, spacious treatment room and ready for you to pick up at a pre-arranged time that is convenient for you.
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