Tates Creek Animal Hospital

We provide thorough and comprehensive physical exams to assess your pet’s overall health. Regular wellness exams help us catch early signs of diseases and illnesses, enabling timely treatment and improving long-term well-being for both dogs and cats.

We offer specialized wellness packages tailored for puppies and kittens, including essential vaccinations, deworming, and spay/neuter services. We’ll also provide guidance on nutrition, behavior training, and exercise regimes for your young pets.

We prioritize the health of senior pets with tailored wellness care plans, including twice-yearly exams, geriatric bloodwork, and specialized screenings for age-related conditions like joint disease and diabetes. Our goal is to ensure comfortable and healthy senior years for your furry companions.

We provide essential core vaccinations to protect puppies and adult pets from serious diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvo. These vaccinations are critical for maintaining their overall health and preventing outbreaks in our community.

We perform annual heartworm testing and provide preventive medications to ensure your pet remains protected from this potentially deadly disease. Since heartworm is prevalent in Kentucky, we strongly recommend year-round prevention.

We offer comprehensive flea and tick prevention plans tailored to keep pets safe from pests. These medications are safe, effective, and typically administered monthly to protect against common parasites.

We provide microchipping services and register pets using the Home Again database to ensure they can be identified if lost. This is a lifesaving tool, and we also help update contact information for adopted pets.

Our veterinarians consult with pet owners about the proper diet and nutrition tailored to their pet’s life stage, breed, health conditions, and activity level. We provide expert guidance on the best food options for optimal health and weight management.

We perform intestinal parasite testing and provide deworming treatments for puppies and young pets. This helps prevent and treat common parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and whipworm, ensuring a healthier life for your pets.

We conduct comprehensive in-house bloodwork, including CBC (complete blood count) and chemistry panels, to monitor your pet’s internal health. These tests are essential for diagnosing and managing diseases and tracking organ function.

We run urinalysis to detect health issues, such as urinary tract infections, diabetes, and kidney disease. This diagnostic tool helps us implement preventive care and treatment plans promptly to ensure your pet’s well-being.

We offer stool sample analysis to diagnose intestinal parasites. This is a standard part of our wellness exams, particularly for young pets and those suspected of parasite exposure.

We utilize advanced digital X-ray technology to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging with reduced radiation exposure. This helps us quickly and accurately diagnose issues related to bones, joints, and internal organs, and allows for enlarged views of areas of concern.

Our on-site ultrasound equipment allows us to perform noninvasive imaging to examine internal organs. Ultrasounds can help diagnose issues like organ masses, fluid buildup, pregnancy, and other abnormalities, ensuring prompt treatment.

We provide painless ECG/EKG testing to monitor your pet’s heart health. This test is essential for diagnosing heart conditions such as irregularities, arrhythmias, or complications from medication, enabling us to recommend appropriate cardiac care.

We perform spay and neuter surgeries to help control pet populations and protect animals from reproductive-related diseases. These procedures are commonly recommended in the first year of a pet’s life.

We have expertise in the removal of foreign bodies swallowed by pets. Our veterinarians use advanced diagnostic tools and surgical techniques to safely address these critical situations.

We perform C-sections when natural birth poses risks to the mother or puppies, or when the mother requires veterinary attention during delivery. Our surgical suite is equipped for maternal and neonatal care, ensuring a safe birthing process and postoperative recovery.

We repair wounds and lacerations with meticulous attention to ensure the best healing outcomes. Our approach includes cleaning and proper closure, followed through with appropriate pain management and postoperative care instructions.

As part of our urological procedures, we perform bladder stone removals. These surgeries are performed with careful monitoring and preparation to ensure a smooth recovery post-surgery.

We provide surgical intervention to repair prolapsed gland of the third eyelid, commonly known as 'cherry eye.' Our goal is to restore normal anatomical position and functionality through careful surgical techniques.

During emergencies, we provide immediate stabilization and care to treat sudden illness or injury. We encourage you to call ahead so our team can prepare and address urgent cases promptly during regular operating hours.

For severe conditions requiring intensive care, we provide constant hospitalization, including 24-hour monitoring. This includes administering medication, IV fluids if necessary, and ensuring a comfortable recovery environment.

We prioritize comprehensive pain management through a combination of advanced medications and alternative treatments such as physical therapy, heat/cold therapy, and nutritional support. Effective pain management enhances comfort during recovery and improves overall quality of life.

In cases of accidental poisoning or toxin ingestion, we provide urgent care. This includes inducing vomiting when appropriate, using activated charcoal, and providing intravenous fluids and other life-saving treatments to stabilize your pet.

We provide rehabilitation services to help pets recover from injuries or surgeries. Techniques include physical therapy, pain management strategies, and targeted exercises to restore mobility and improve joint health.