Dr. Chris Welch

We provide comprehensive wellness exams for pets of all sizes breeds and ages. During your exam our experienced team will perform a thorough assessment of your pet’s body condition eyes ears mouth internal organs and systems and skin.

We are dedicated to providing the best possible start for your puppy or kitten. We believe in comprehensive care which includes vaccinations a proper diet and parasite prevention during their initial visit.

We understand the unique requirements of senior pets and recommend more frequent wellness exams to detect and address problems earlier. Our experienced team may recommend changes in diet exercise and other healthcare aspects as your pet matures.

We recommend vaccinations for pets at a young age with regular boosters throughout their life. Core vaccines for canines include rabies and DAPP while for felines it includes rabies and FVRCP.

We understand the health risks that parasites pose to both your pets and your family. We recommend a year-round prevention routine to ensure everyone’s safety including heartworms.

We understand the health risks that parasites pose to both your pets and your family. We recommend a year-round prevention routine to ensure everyone’s safety including fleas and ticks.

Microchipping is the most effective means of identification for your pet. Like vaccinations microchipping is safe quick and causes little pain.

We offer individualized nutrition counseling and customize a recommendation for your unique pet. Our doctors will perform a thorough body-condition evaluation during every physical examination.

Common parasites including intestinal worms can be effectively controlled through preventive measures. During your pet’s annual exam we will conduct a comprehensive physical exam fecal test and blood test to detect and address any parasite issues.

We use both in-house and outside laboratories. Our in-house lab allows us to run the vast majority of samples immediately after collection.

We use both in-house and outside laboratories. Our in-house lab allows us to run the vast majority of samples immediately after collection.

During your pet’s annual exam we will conduct a comprehensive physical exam fecal test and blood test to detect and address any parasite issues.

We use digital radiography to quickly attain highly detailed images of your pet’s internal structures.

Ultrasound is another powerful tool in our veterinary diagnostic arsenal. It utilizes sound waves to create real-time images of your pet’s internal organs.

Our ophthalmic exams include an overall evaluation of your pet’s current status and health history. We perform tonometry which is non-invasive eye pressure testing.

We may recommend x-rays to assess the health of your pet’s tooth roots as well as help prevent irreversible dental disease.

Our veterinarians will only recommend tooth extractions if we believe it is necessary for your pet’s wellbeing. We usually recommend this when we identify that your pet has an infected or broken tooth that is likely causing them pain.

We can institute therapy to help manage the symptoms and heal the skin. We offer a variety of treatments and often use a multi-modal approach.

From routine procedures such as spays and neuters to complex surgeries like soft tissue procedures our skilled veterinary team is dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care.

We commonly diagnose and manage * Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid (“cherry eye”).

Within our clinic’s hospital hours our dedicated team is equipped with the necessary resources and expertise to handle urgent care cases efficiently.

Pain control is of utmost importance in managing cruciate ligament disease. Before the day of surgery your dog is usually given oral non-steroidal pain medications and/or opioids to help reduce pain.

Dr. Welch and the staff at Lake Geneva Animal Hospital have experience and insight to help clients make a treatment plan that is best suited for their pets.

Dr. Welch has performed a number of stem cell therapy treatments providing relief for pets in pain with powerful healing cells.

Acupuncture services are offered at our Lake Geneva office by Dr. Terri Schreiner and at our Walworth office by Dr. Kelly Roy. Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that may be used alone or in conjunction with Western medicine.

Laser Therapy utilizes specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects such as improved healing time pain reduction and decreased swelling.

Many dogs will receive physical therapy after the surgery to speed recovery and reduce complications.

Acupuncture medicine has been used for thousands of years and is often combined with herbal therapy to achieve improved results.