Den Herder Veterinary Hospital

We provide comprehensive physical exams to assess your pet’s overall health, including weight, skin, coat, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and vital organs. Our thorough exams help us establish a baseline for your pet’s well-being and detect early signs of potential health concerns across all life stages.

We provide senior pet wellness care with twice-yearly exams to monitor age-related changes, including kidney, liver, and thyroid function via bloodwork. Senior scans (such as X-rays or ultrasounds) are also recommended to assess cardiac health and detect abdominal changes, ensuring proactive and compassionate care for your aging pet.

We offer core vaccinations including Rabies (canine or feline), Distemper, and Parvo (DHPP for canines) to protect your pets against severe and often life-threatening diseases. Canine Rabies shots are required by law and given every three years, while kitten/puppy vaccinations (FVRCP for cats/DHPP for dogs) are recommended annually before transitioning to triennial shots.

We perform annual heartworm tests and prescribe preventive treatments such as Simparica Trio to ward off heartworm infections. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition for pets, and early detection is crucial. We prioritize year-round prevention for dogs with active outdoor lifestyles.

We offer comprehensive flea and tick prevention programs using products like Simparica Trio to protect your pets year-round. Tailoring these precautions to individual needs, we ensure robust protection against parasites and associated diseases like Lyme disease.

We provide microchipping services for pets, ensuring they have a permanent identification method in case of loss or separation. Our team registers the chip information in national databases to enhance your pet’s chances of being safely returned if encountered stranded.

Our veterinarians offer personalized nutritional counseling, creating tailored diet plans to meet your pet’s weight and health goals. We address obesity and dietary deficiencies, ensuring optimal wellbeing through recommendations, including weight monitoring and specialized diets.

We conduct annual fecal tests to detect intestinal parasites in pets, a crucial component of preventative care. These tests are critical for diagnosing parasites such as hookworms, roundworms, or giardia, enabling prompt treatment to protect your pet’s health and prevent secondary infections.

We offer digital radiography to assess fractures, bone abnormalities, thoracic or abdominal conditions, and assess heart/lung size. X-rays help diagnose acute injuries, chronic pain, or disease progression—often integral to surgical planning and monitoring senior pets.

We provide ultrasound imaging services for non-invasive assessments of abdominal and cardiac health in pets. Ultrasounds help identify organ pathology, masses, or pregnancy, offering crucial diagnostic insights without surgery. Senior pets especially benefit from these screenings to address age-related changes.

Our clinic offers dental X-rays as part of comprehensive dental care to identify hidden issues such as root and bone infections, tooth root abscesses, or retained teeth. These examinations are integral for diagnosing sub-gingival decay and planning appropriate dental treatments or extractions.

We perform spay and neuter surgeries to prevent pet overpopulation and reduce health risks like ovarian/uterine tumors, prostate issues, and reproductive cancers. Our expert surgeons ensure humane care and a safe recovery, adhering to standardized post-operative protocols for swift healing.

During our Urgent Care hours (4-8 PM Mon-Fri, 10 AM-4 PM Sat), we offer emergency stabilization for conditions requiring immediate attention, including but not limited to: poisoning, severe allergic reactions, and trauma. Our team stabilizes your pet for safe transport to a referral facility if advanced care is required.

We provide comprehensive pain management services for pets, including pre- and post-surgical analgesia and management of chronic conditions like arthritis or dental disease. Our personalized pain protocols prioritize your pet’s comfort, using medications or supplements, like NSAIDs, tailored to each case.