Blackhorse Animal Hospital

We provide Comprehensive Physical Exams to assess your pet’s overall health, including early detection of potential issues and personalized wellness plans tailored to their unique needs. Our experienced team follows a thorough approach to ensure your pet’s comfort and well-being during every visit. Whether it’s an annual checkup or a targeted evaluation, we prioritize thorough, compassionate care in every exam.

We offer Puppy & Kitten Wellness Packages designed to give your new furry family member the best start in life. These packages include age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, parasitical prevention, nutritional guidance, and spay/neuter consultations. Our goal is to set your pet up for a healthy, happy future with proactive care from the moment they join your home.

Our Senior Pet Wellness Care programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of aging pets. We provide comprehensive physical exams, bloodwork, dental evaluations, and early detection of age-related conditions like arthritis or organ changes. Senior pets receive personalized plans to improve their comfort, mobility, and quality of life through advanced diagnostics and tailored treatments.

We administer Core Vaccinations to protect your pet from severe, potentially life-threatening diseases like Rabies, Distemper, and Parvovirus. These vaccinations are essential for all pets and often required by law. We customize vaccination schedules based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and health status to ensure maximum protection while balancing effectiveness and safety.

We provide Heartworm Testing & Prevention to safeguard your pet against this serious and potentially fatal parasitic disease. Regular testing (annually for pets on prevention) ensures early detection, and we offer a range of preventative options to suit your pet’s needs. Heartworm prevention helps your pet stay active, healthy, and free from this potentially life-threatening condition.

Our Flea & Tick Prevention services include access to cutting-edge solutions to keep your pet safe from parasites that can cause allergies, secondary infections, and serious diseases like Lyme or Ehrlichia. We offer a variety of products tailored to your pet’s lifestyle, from topical treatments to oral medications, along with personalized advice to maximize efficacy.

We provide Microchipping & Registration services as a permanent way to ensure your pet can be returned to you if they ever get lost. Our microchips are humane, fast to implant, and registerable with national databases. We also offer to verify existing chips and update registries to keep your contact information current for maximum safety.

Our team offers Nutritional Counseling & Weight Management to help your pet maintain a healthy weight and diet suited to their breed, age, and health status. Whether your pet needs to lose weight, manage a chronic condition through diet, or switch to a specialized food, we provide personalized recommendations and monitor progress to support their long-term well-being.

We administer Parasite Deworming treatments to eradicate intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, which can cause digestive issues, weight loss, and discomfort in pets. Deworming is a key part of our preventive care programs and is often administered routinely for puppies and kittens, as well as during annual or semi-annual wellness visits.

Our hospital is equipped with an in-house veterinary laboratory offering In-House Bloodwork, including Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Chemistry Panels. These tests allow us to diagnose conditions like anemia, infections, organ disease, or metabolic disorders quickly, so we can provide timely and effective treatment plans. Same-day results ensure minimal wait times for critical information.

We perform Urinalysis as a critical diagnostic tool to assess your pet’s kidney function, detect urinary tract infections (UTIs), and identify issues like diabetes or crystals. Urinalysis helps us tailor treatment plans for conditions such as cystitis, kidney disease, or bladder stones, ensuring your pet receives targeted care for urinary health.

Our Fecal Testing services screen for intestinal parasites, including giardia, cocidia, and worms, which can cause gastrointestinal upset or spread disease. Routine fecal exams are especially important for puppies, kittens, and pets with loose stools or parasites visible in their stool. We provide prompt results and effective deworming protocols to address findings.

We utilize Digital X-Rays (Radiography) to diagnose and monitor a wide range of conditions, from broken bones and dental disease to heart, lung, or abdominal issues. Digital X-rays allow for immediate imaging review, reduced radiation exposure, and clearer images than traditional film, enabling faster and more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Our advanced diagnostic services include Ultrasound Imaging to examine soft tissues, organs, and fluid-filled structures like the bladder or heart. Ultrasound is invaluable for diagnosing conditions like organ enlargement, reproductive issues, tumors, or internal injuries without invasive procedures. We collaborate with specialty labs for complex cases to ensure thorough evaluations.

We use Dental X-Rays as part of our comprehensive dental care services to identify hidden problems, such as root infections, jaw fractures, or teeth below the gumline that may go undetected during a visual exam. Dental X-rays are essential for diagnosing advanced dental disease and planning appropriate treatments, ensuring optimal oral health for your pet.

We provide Spay & Neuter Surgery to control the pet population and enhance your pet’s health and longevity. Spaying and neutering reduce the risk of certain cancers, uterine infections, and behavioral issues like roaming or aggression. Our surgeries are performed by experienced veterinarians using advanced techniques and strict post-operative care protocols to ensure rapid recovery and minimal complications.

We specialize in Foreign Body Removal, including objects ingested or lodged in the gastrointestinal tract, nostrils, or ears, which can cause choking, blockages, or infections. Using advanced imaging and surgical techniques, we promptly remove these objects to alleviate discomfort and prevent life-threatening complications.

We provide Wound & Laceration Repair, including stitching, surgical wound closures, and advanced healing techniques for injuries sustained from accidents or trauma. Our veterinarians evaluate wounds under anesthesia or sedation to ensure thorough cleaning, infection prevention, and successful recovery with minimal scarring.

We offer Bladder Stone Removal using minimal-invasive techniques such as cystotomy surgery to extract urinary stones, which can cause severe pain, frequent urination, and urinary obstruction. Following removal, we provide dissolution diets or additional treatments to prevent recurrence and ensure your pet’s urinary health.

We provide Emergency Stabilization services to stabilize critically ill or injured pets before transferring them to a 24-hour emergency hospital if needed. Our team ensures rapid assessment and treatment for issues like trauma, poisoning, seizures, or respiratory distress, prioritizing your pet’s safety and immediate care.

For pets requiring continuous care, we offer Hospitalization & 24-Hour Monitoring, including intravenous medications, observation, and frequent assessments. Our experienced team provides attentive nursing care to ensure pets with prolonged illnesses or post-surgical needs receive the support they require in a safe and comfortable setting.

We provide IV Fluid Therapy to maintain hydration, stabilize electrolytes, and support pets requiring intensive medical treatment such as those with dehydration, kidney disease, or post-surgical care. Our team administers fluids in a safe, monitored environment to ensure your pet receives optimal support during their recovery.

We offer advanced Pain Management strategies to improve your pet’s comfort during recovery from surgery, injury, or chronic conditions like arthritis. Our plans may include oral medications, injectable therapies, or joint supplements tailored to your pet’s needs while minimizing side effects.

Our Medical Grooming services address pets with skin conditions, post-surgical recovery, or injuries that require specialized care. We provide sanitary shaves, medicated baths, and targeted grooming to improve healing, reduce infection risk, and manage conditions like hot spots or parasites.

We utilize Cold Laser Therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, to accelerate cell regeneration and reduce inflammation and pain associated with injuries, surgery recovery, arthritis, or chronic conditions. This non-invasive, drug-free therapy is a safe adjunct treatment that enhances healing times and improves your pet’s mobility and comfort.

Our Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation services support pets recovering from surgery, injuries, or chronic conditions like arthritis through individualized exercise plans, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic massage. We work with veterinarians to design programs aimed at restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving overall quality of life.

We offer Hydrotherapy, which involves controlled exercises in water to reduce stress on joints and improve muscle strength—ideal for pets recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or building endurance. The buoyancy of water allows for low-impact movement, making it an excellent rehabilitation tool for conditions like hip dysplasia or post-operative recovery.