Watauga Veterinary Hospital

We provide thorough Comprehensive Physical Exams for all pets to assess overall health, detect early signs of disease, and monitor existing conditions. Our exams include evaluations of eyes, ears, skin, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, and skeletal systems.

We offer tailored Puppy & Kitten Wellness Packages to ensure your new pet starts life on the right foot. These packages include vaccinations, parasite testing and treatment, nutritional guidance, socialization advice, and early disease prevention strategies.

Our Senior Pet Wellness Care programs focus on proactive health management for aging pets. We recommend baseline exams, diagnostic testing (bloodwork, urinalysis), pain management, and personalized care plans to address age-related conditions like arthritis, diabetes, or kidney disease.

We provide essential Core Vaccinations, including rabies, distemper, and parvovirus for dogs, as well as rabies and panleukopenia (feline distemper) for cats. These vaccines are critical for preventing serious, often fatal diseases in pets.

We offer Heartworm Testing & Prevention programs to safeguard your pet against this deadly parasitic disease. Annual testing and preventive medications are recommended, even for indoor pets, as mosquitoes can transmit heartworm in any setting.

Our Flea & Tick Prevention services include customized plans to protect your pet from parasites that cause irritation, allergies, and serious diseases like Lyme disease. We provide preventive medications tailored to your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors.

We offer Microchipping & Registration for permanent pet identification. A microchip increases the chances of reuniting with your pet if they become lost, and we can register it in our database along with your contact information.

We provide Parasite Deworming treatments to eliminate intestinal parasites like roundworms, which are common in puppies and kittens. Deworming is essential for your pet’s health and helps prevent zoonotic transmission to humans.

Our clinic performs In-House Bloodwork, including complete blood counts (CBC) and chemistry panels, to diagnose illnesses, monitor chronic conditions, and assess organ function. Fast results allow us to start treatment promptly.

We offer Urinalysis as part of our diagnostic services to evaluate kidney function, detect urinary tract infections or crystals, and monitor diseases like diabetes. This test is often included in wellness exams for senior pets.

Our Fecal Testing service checks for intestinal parasites, including roundworms, hookworms, and giardia. Regular testing ensures your pet remains parasite-free and helps prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases.

We utilize Digital X-Rays to diagnose fractures, dental disease, heart conditions, and abdominal issues. Our in-house radiology allows for quick imaging and immediate interpretation by our veterinarians.

Our clinic provides Ultrasound Imaging for detailed evaluation of internal organs, pregnancy monitoring, fluid assessment (e.g., heart or abdominal), and guided procedures like fine-needle aspirates. Ultrasounds are non-invasive and do not require sedation in most cases.

Our Dental X-Rays reveal hidden dental issues like root infections, fractures, or oral tumors. These radiographs are taken during professional cleanings to ensure comprehensive dental health assessment.

We perform Tooth Extractions for severely decayed, fractured, or diseased teeth under anesthesia with pain management. This procedure is often part of our oral surgery services to improve your pet’s dental and overall health.

Our clinic provides Spay & Neuter Surgery for dogs and cats, reducing the risk of reproductive cancers, infections, and unwanted litters. We follow strict protocols to ensure safety during anesthesia and recovery.

We offer Foreign Body Removal surgeries to safely extract ingested objects or embedded debris from your pet’s gastrointestinal tract or skin. Early intervention prevents complications like perforations or infections.

Our team provides Wound & Laceration Repair services, including suturing and advanced wound management techniques. We prioritize infection control and proper healing to restore your pet’s comfort and mobility.

We offer Emergency Stabilization for critical conditions like trauma, poisoning, or sudden illness. Our team provides immediate care, including IV fluids, oxygen therapy, and pain management, to stabilize pets before further treatment.

Our clinic offers Hospitalization & 24-Hour Monitoring for pets requiring intensive care. We provide a comfortable environment with continuous observation, medication administration, and diagnostic testing as needed.

We administer IV Fluid Therapy to treat dehydration, shock, or kidney disease. Fluids are customized based on your pet’s needs, whether for post-surgical recovery, illness, or chronic conditions.

Our Pain Management services include pharmaceutical pain relief and alternative therapies like acupuncture to improve comfort during recovery from surgery, injury, or chronic diseases such as arthritis.

Our Chemotherapy & Radiation services are available for pets diagnosed with cancer. We work closely with oncologists to develop treatment plans, including intravenous chemotherapy and pain management, to improve quality of life.

We provide Medical Grooming, including sanitary shaves, nail trimming, and ear cleaning, for pets with special needs. These services help manage skin conditions, prevent infections, and improve mobility.

Our Sanitary Shave service is ideal for pets requiring hair removal around sensitive areas (e.g., anal glands or urinary openings) to facilitate hygiene and medical procedures like ultrasound imaging.

We offer Nail Trimming & Dremeling to maintain your pet’s paw health, prevent overgrowth, and reduce the risk of painful tears or infections. This service is especially important for senior pets or those with mobility issues.

Our veterinarians perform Anal Gland Expression to relieve impacted anal glands in dogs, a common cause of discomfort and scooting behavior. This procedure is quick and helps prevent infections or abscesses.

We offer Acupuncture as a complementary therapy for pain management, arthritis, and neurological conditions. This non-invasive treatment can improve mobility and reduce inflammation in pets.

Our clinic provides Chiropractic Adjustments to address musculoskeletal issues, improve joint function, and alleviate pain in pets. This therapy is often used alongside physical rehabilitation for optimal results.