Falls Road Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

We provide thorough nose-to-tail wellness exams assessing your pet’s overall health, including hair, skin, eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, breathing, and movement. Our exams help detect early signs of illness, ensure vaccinations are up to date, and monitor for chronic conditions.

We offer specialized wellness packages for puppies and kittens to ensure proper growth, development, and disease prevention. These include wellness exams, core vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo for puppies; FVRCP for kittens), and parasite prevention tailored for younger pets.

Our clinic emphasizes senior pet care, offering biannual wellness exams and diagnostics to monitor age-related health concerns. We provide tailored recommendations for nutrition, medication adjustments, joint supplements, and early detection of chronic conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or heart issues.

We administer essential core vaccinations such as Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo for dogs, as well as FVRCP (feline viral respiratory calicivirus/panleukopenia) for cats, following AAFP and WSAVA guidelines. These help protect pets from life-threatening diseases and are often combined during routine wellness visits.

We provide annual heartworm testing and prevention year-round, especially for dogs. Even dogs on preventatives need yearly testing, as treatments may fail, and testing is required annually to ensure their heart is free from potentially fatal heartworm infections.

We offer comprehensive flea and tick prevention plans, including topical treatments, oral medications, and collars. These services are tailored to your pet’s environment (e.g., local tick species) and include consultation on proper application and monitoring for allergic reactions.

We perform microchipping during wellness visits or when requested, along with registration in national pet databases. Microchipping is a safe, permanent method to increase the chances of returning a lost pet home to their family.

Our team provides personalized nutritional recommendations, dietary guidelines, and weight management programs. From puppy/kitten feed to senior support formulas, we help optimize your pet’s diet to prevent obesity and promote longevity.

We collaborate with pet owners to address behavioral concerns like anxiety, aggression, house-training, or destructive tendencies. While we focus primarily on medical health, we offer suggestions and referrals to certified behaviorists when necessary for complex issues.

We perform in-house comprehensive bloodwork, including complete blood counts (CBC) and chemistry panels, to assess organ function, detect illnesses like diabetes, kidney disease, and infections, and guide specific treatment plans. This diagnostic tool is invaluable for monitoring overall health.

Urinalysis is a crucial diagnostic tool used during wellness exams or when symptoms (e.g., increased thirst, straining to urinate) suggest urinary tract issues. It helps identify infections, crystals, and diseases such as kidney failure or diabetes insipidus.

We conduct fecal tests to check for intestinal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, and giardia. This test helps prevent zoonotic infections (transmitted to humans) and ensures appropriate deworming treatment for pets, especially puppies and outdoor animals.

Our hospital is equipped with digital X-ray technology for diagnostic purposes such as evaluating broken bones, heart and lung conditions, and internal blockages. X-rays provide a noninvasive, detailed look at internal structures to guide treatment decisions.

While not always available in-house, our clinic often relies on Dr. Erin Gaven’s interest in ultrasonography to diagnose internal organ diseases, check pregnancies, and visualize soft tissue abnormalities. When needed, we coordinate referrals to ultrasound specialists if required.

Included in our dental cleanings, digital dental X-rays help identify subgingival (below the gum line) plaque, dental fractures, and hidden tooth roots or infections. This imaging is critical for diagnosing conditions like periodontal disease or oral tumors undetectable through a visual exam.

Our veterinarians perform tooth extractions for severe dental fractures, abscesses, or diseased teeth identified during a dental cleaning or oral exam. Extractions are done under anesthesia to ensure pain management and surgical precision.

We provide treatments for gum disease, which includes scaling, root planing (deep cleaning), and oral antibiotics if needed. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to slowing the progression of periodontal disease and preventing tooth loss.

We educate pet owners on at-home dental care, including safe brushing techniques, pet-friendly dental chews, and home rinses. Proper oral hygiene at home significantly reduces plaque buildup and complements our professional cleanings.

We offer routine spay and neuter procedures as part of our preventative care options. These surgeries help decrease the risk of certain cancers, unplanned pregnancies, and roaming tendencies in pets, ultimately promoting a longer, healthier life.

We are equipped to perform surgeries for the removal of ingested foreign bodies, such as fish hooks or fabric, from the digestive tract, as well as foreign objects lodged in soft tissues. These procedures often require the veterinarian’s expertise to safeguard the patient’s health.

We provide prompt wound suturing and laceration repairs for injuries ranging from cuts to punctures. Proper wound care and cleaning are key components of this service to prevent infections, and we monitor healing progress during follow-up visits.

We provide hospitalization services for pets requiring post-surgical care, chronic ailments, or supportive therapy after illness. Our clinic offers monitored recovery with IV fluids, pain management, and close observation by our staff to hasten healing and ensure stability.

We administer oxygen therapy to support pets with respiratory distress, trauma, heart conditions, or other oxygen-deficient scenarios. Oxygen therapy ensures patients receive higher-than-room-air oxygen levels to aid their recovery and stabilization.

Our pain management protocols encompass pre- and post-op pain medications, topical pain relief, physical therapy, and tailored pain control plans to improve the comfort and recovery of pets undergoing surgeries or recovering from medical conditions.

In addition to regular grooming, we offer medical grooming services for pets with hair loss, skin disease, or matted fur requiring specialized care. These may include sanitary shaves, ear and gland cleanings, and tailored grooming plans based on medical needs.

Part of our grooming and medical grooming services, a sanitary shave refers to the close clipping of fur around the hindquarters to keep pets clean and prevent matted fur, often in pets with skin conditions, incontinence, or during recovery periods.

We provide professional nail trimmings and dremeling (grinding) services to prevent overgrowth, splinters, and joint issues. Regular nail care is essential for your pet’s mobility and comfort, and we often recommend routine trims during wellness visits.

We perform anal gland expression when necessary to alleviate discomfort or infection from impacteds glands, especially in scooting or straining pets. This is generally done during routine grooming or wellness exams to prevent long-term issues.

We offer pet daycare services for dogs and cats, providing a safe, engaging environment with supervised play, snuggles, and socialization. Our daycare programs are designed for pets who are social and happy in group settings.

We assess quality of life for senior or chronically sick pets to determine the best next steps for their care. This involves open-hearted discussions about mobility, comfort, appetite, and overall happiness alongside medical considerations.

We support telemedicine consultations with our partner network, allowing for non-emergency, follow-up discussions with veterinarians through secure video calls. This service enhances convenience for minor concerns and routine care.