Craven Animal Hospital: Dr. Bobbi Kotrba

We provide annual physical examinations for adult pets and semi-annual exams for geriatric pets to ensure early detection of health issues. Our thorough check-ups include evaluations of eyes, teeth, ears, skin, body condition, heart, and lungs.

We offer tailored preventative care packages for puppies and kittens to ensure proper growth, vaccinations, and early health monitoring. Our services include age-appropriate vaccines and parasite testing protocols.

Our senior pet wellness care includes twice-yearly physical exams to address age-related health concerns such as heart, lung, dental, and mobility issues. We emphasize early detection of conditions common in aging pets.

We provide essential core vaccinations for dogs and cats to protect against preventable diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. These vaccines are a critical part of our preventive care program.

We recommend annual Idexx 4Dx testing for dogs to detect heartworm disease and tick-borne illnesses like Lyme, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia. Year-round prevention is emphasized due to the local mosquito presence.

We provide a full range of flea and tick preventatives to protect your pets from parasites year-round. Our inventory includes topical treatments, oral medications, and collars tailored to your pet’s needs.

We offer permanent identification through microchipping and registration services to ensure your pet can be returned safely if lost. This is a one-time procedure with lifelong benefits.

Our dietary counseling covers all life stages—growth, weight maintenance, and performance—to optimize your pet’s health. We provide guidance on prescription diets for specific conditions like obesity or allergies.

We perform fecal testing to detect intestinal parasites such as tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms. Deworming treatments are recommended based on test results to ensure your pet’s health and safety.

We provide expert advice for behavioral issues like excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling, and aggression. Our goal is to help you address these concerns with compassionate solutions.

Our in-house laboratory offers complete blood counts (CBC), chemistry panels, serology, urinalysis, and parasite testing. We also collaborate with commercial labs for specialized diagnostics when needed.

We perform urinalysis as part of our diagnostic services to evaluate kidney function, detect urinary tract infections, and monitor overall metabolic health in pets.

Fecal testing is a key component of our preventative care program. We screen for intestinal parasites like tapeworms (visible as rice-like segments) and other pathogens to ensure early treatment.

Our hospital is equipped with digital X-ray technology to provide high-quality radiographs for quick and accurate diagnosis of disorders such as fractures, dental issues, or internal abnormalities.

We offer comprehensive ultrasound imaging services through a mobile ultrasonographer. This advanced diagnostic tool helps us evaluate abdominal organs, detect masses, and guide further treatment plans.

We provide digital dental X-rays to assess the health of your pet’s teeth roots and jawbone. This helps detect hidden issues like tooth root infections or fractures that aren’t visible during a regular exam.

We perform tooth extractions for pets with severe dental disease, fractured teeth, or oral tumors. Our procedures are performed under anesthesia with careful monitoring for safety.

Our surgical suite is equipped to handle minor oral surgeries, including biopsies and repairs of soft tissue injuries in the mouth. For complex cases, we collaborate with board-certified surgeons.

We provide spay and neuter surgeries as part of our preventive care program to reduce the risk of certain cancers, unwanted litters, and behavioral issues in pets.

We provide hospitalization services with 24-hour monitoring for pets requiring intensive care. Our staff ensures continuous observation and treatment adjustments as needed.

We offer comprehensive pain management using prescription medications, supplements, and cold laser therapy to ensure your pet’s comfort during recovery or chronic conditions.

Our medical grooming services include sanitary shaves, nail trimming with a dremel, and medicated baths for pets with skin conditions. We tailor these services to your pet’s specific needs.

We provide sanitary shaving services to keep your pet clean and comfortable, especially around sensitive areas that may require regular maintenance.

Our grooming services include safe nail trimming and dremeling to prevent overgrowth, splitting, or discomfort in your pet’s paws.

We utilize cold laser therapy as part of our pain management and rehabilitation services. This non-invasive treatment promotes healing and reduces inflammation in pets recovering from surgery or injury.

Our standard pet boarding service allows you to drop off and pick up your pet seven days a week during business hours. All boarders receive attentive care from our dedicated staff.