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Services
Small
Animal Medicine
We are a full service medical clinic, which
involves diseases such as skin/ear infections, kidney failure, congestive
heart failure, and hypothyroidism, plus everything in between. The
world of veterinary medicine is advancing ever so fast, and we stay
on top of the changes with regular continuing education. There are
so many subtle symptoms of disease that it is often difficult to
tell if and when your pet is not feeling well. Please do not hesitate
to call if you have any questions about your pet’s health.
If your pet is not feeling the greatest, we have the knowledge and
experience to get it back to good health.
Soft Tissue
Surgery
Spaying, neutering, declawing, tumor removals, bladder stone removal,
oral surgery, and biopsies are just a few of the many surgeries
we do here. Some surgeries are more difficult than others, and we
have experience with most of them. If your pet needs surgery, be
comforted by the knowledge that it is in good hands with us.
Orthopedic Surgery
We routinely perform orthopedic surgeries such as: cranial cruciate
ligament (ACL) surgery, patellar luxation (slipped knee cap) surgery,
and fracture repair. Maple Ridge Veterinary Clinic is one of few
clinics that accept orthopedic patients due to lack of experience
and/or lack of instrumentation. We have plenty of both. If you have
a question about hip dysplasia, arthritis, joint problems, or any
other musculoskeletal problem, please contact us.
Diagnostics
Bloodwork, radiology (x-rays), urinalysis, parasitic exams (heartworm,
intestinal), infectious disease tests are just a few of the types
of diagnostic tests we run to improve the health of our patients.
Each patient’s diagnostic plan varies, and therefore each
patient’s treatment plan is individualized.
Preventative Medicine
An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. That’s
a saying we take very seriously. All too often we see so many diseases
that could have been prevented. Routine vaccinations can prevent
a wide variety of serious infectious diseases. Routine bloodwork
gives us a baseline for each of our patients so that if something
is starting to go wrong, we often start treating before your pet
gets any symptoms.
Nutrition is also a major component to lifelong health. We carry
Hill’s Prescription Diet foods because Hill’s is a company
that devotes so much to each of their foods. There are many Prescription
Diets and many are good for our healthy pets as well as the pets
with chronic problems, so ask us which food would be best for your
pet.
Dentistry
Just as we go to the dentist twice yearly to get our teeth cleaned,
our pets require the same care. We clean and polish pets’
teeth just like our dentist cleans ours, the only difference is
that our pets do not open their mouth voluntarily, so it does involve
anesthesia. If any extractions are needed, they are done at the
same time. Pets go home the same day as their dental cleaning. We
even recommend switching to a certain type of food that is the equivalent
of brushing their teeth with each feeding, how easy is that?
Boarding
Give your pet a vacation too! Use our boarding services for dogs
and cats. We are pleased to be your pet’s home away from home
and provide a nice vacation for your feline or canine family member
while you are away. The runs and condos are totally indoor, heated
and central air conditioning with ceiling and exhaust fans to provide
maximum comfort. All dogs are leash walked, all animals are medicated
if necessary, fed, watered, and checked by staff at least twice
daily every day of the week. We want your pet’s time here
to be pleasant so you don’t have to worry while you’re
away.
Professional Grooming
Penny is our groomer, and she is here Tuesdays and Thursdays. Her
appointment book is usually full, and for good reason, so call in
advance for an appointment. She does everything from bathing to
a full groom, and she will do her best to accommodate your specific
instructions.
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