We firmly believe in microchipping all pets at Pine Creek Veterinary Associates. Microchips are safe and simple forms of identification that can’t get stolen, lost or damaged. These devices will greatly increase the chances that a lost pet will get home safely. A microchip is similar in size to a grain of rice. It is … Read moreMicrochipping
A radiograph is a certain kind of photograph that enables us to look inside your pet’s body to reveal information that we can’t see from the outside. A powerful diagnostic tool, radiography can be used to evaluate many things including: Heart Lungs Abdominal organs Bones Bladder stones Arthritis Spinal cord diseases And more Depending on … Read moreRadiology
At Pine Creek Veterinary Associates, we use ultrasonography, a diagnostic technique that uses ultrasound waves which produce an imaging study that creates a picture of the inside of your pet’s body. Ultrasound waves can generate accurate images of abdominal organs, including the: Liver Gallbladder Spleen Kidneys Ultrasound can also assess fetal health, monitor pregnancy in … Read moreUltrasound
Vaccines help pets live healthier, longer lives. There are core vaccines that all pets need, as well as optional ones that may be recommended based on a specific pet’s risk factors. Depending on their lifestyle, recommendations can also change as well—we will gather all of this information and consider additional factors before our staff determines … Read moreVaccinations
Regular veterinary exams and testing are crucial ways to keep your pet healthy from parasites, which can cause serious illness and sometimes even death in pets. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, heartworms can damage your pet’s lungs and heart and fleas can transmit tapeworms and Bartonella, which causes cat-scratch fever in humans. Intestinal parasites including … Read moreParasite Prevention
