ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM

The annual physical examination is the most important part of your pet's visit to the veterinarian. The examination performed by Dr. Ephraim or Dr. Vitale helps in early detection and/or prevention of disease processes and ensures the best possible health care for your pet.

The next time you are in for your pet's annual vaccinations, be assured that he/she will be checked out from nose to tail. Wellness Blood Testing provides information on how the "insides" are working, so be sure to ask about it!

VIDEO VETSCOPE

Oakton Animal Hospital has something wonderful (and sometimes not so wonderful) to show you!

Have you ever wondered exactly what your pet's doctor sees when looking in Fluffy's ear? Now you can. Our digital otoscope lets you see exactly what the Doctor sees at exactly the same time.

We are able to go even a step further with this state-of-the-art medical diagnostic tool. In addition to seeing how the ears look during an examination, our digital otoscope takes our surgical capabilities to another level. We are able to skillfully clean out impacted ear wax from the ear canal while under sedation. The otoscope also assists us in relieving the pressure of an inner ear infection as well as cleaning out the infectious material formed in the ear. This gives your pet immediate relief from pain.

We invite you to come take a look with us!

Leptospirosis In Dogs!

Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis (meaning people can be infected). According to the Centers for Disease Control, there have been recent outbreaks of this disease in Illinois and Florida.

The bacteria, Leptospira, proliferate in fresh water, damp soil, and mud. This bacteria can enter the body through cut or abraded skin, mucous membranes, conjunctivae and ingesting contaminated water.

This disease can be found in wildlife (deer, raccoons, opossums, skunks, rats and other rodents).

Dogs can get this disease and now we have an improved vaccine to protect your dog from this potentially deadly disease. The best person to diagnose and treat Leptospirosis is your veterinarian. If your dog shows Flu-like symptoms, please call for an appointment. We are currently offering this vaccination for $9.50.

SPECIAL PET MESSAGE !!!

Do you know the warning signs of arthritis in your dog? You can detect changes and symptoms early by watching how your pet interacts with you. If you notice:
stiffness
difficulty rising, walking or climbing stairs
pain when touched,
the next step is to schedule an Osteoarthritis Exam with us. Our doctors will help determine if your pet is suffering from arthritic pain or is simply showing signs of normal aging.

Please schedule an Osteoarthitis Exam within the next few months, before the aggravating winter cold sets in.

There are a number of pain relief medications now available for your pet.

Call us today.

 

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