Hospital Services

DENTAL CARE

Regular professional dental cleaning is important to maintaining your pet's teeth. We use modern and safe dental ultrasound to clean each tooth thoroughly - above and below the gumline. Dental technicians polish teeth to create a smooth, lustrous tooth surface that is more resistant to plaque buildup.

See our Pet Dental Page.      See also our Photo Tour of Dental Surgery

We use safe anesthetic agents and commonly give intravenous fluids while the patient is undergoing dental cleaning and other surgeries. We also offer a pre-anesthetic exam and blood work as part of our routine dentisty.

For more photos and info about our services see our Hospital Tour Index Page.

See our Anesthetic protocol and recommendations page.

RADIOLOGY

Radiology – or X-rays – help our veterinarians evaluate muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular(cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems.

ULTRASOUND

Ultrasound is a non-invasive, state-of-the-art technology uses sound waves to painlessly examine specific internal organs, primarily the heart and abdominal organs. Pregnancy exams are also available.

BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

Illness doesn't always have a physical cause, sometimes it can manifest in stress, destructive or aggressive behaviour. Ask our trained staff about behavioral concerns of your dog or cat.

By working with you and observing your pet, we may discover causes and find treatment options that may correct such troubling behavior as separation anxiety, jealousy and obsessive behavior.

GROOMING AND BATHING

"Doggies Only" is our small and medium size dog grooming studio.

Treat your pet to a luxurious bath. Our special, cleansing baths remove dirt, debris and that doggie pet odor – your pet will feel fresh and revitalized. Services also include nail trim.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

Some pets require special food, and all pets benefit from a balanced diet. Our trained and certified staff is available to help you choose the right diet for your pet to keep him or her happy, healthy and active.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

We cover all areas of internal medicine, including: Cardiology; Ophthalmology; Neurology; Dermatology; Gastroenterology; Orthopedic surgery; Oncology; Endocrinology; among others.

IMMUNIZATION AND WELLNESS CARE

We strive to prevent illness whenever possible. The time and effort invested in Wellness programs has rewards for both pets and owners. Our Wellness programs are designed specifically for your pet and include: Comprehensive physical exam; internal parasite testing; heartworm and flea control; vaccination program; spay and neuter package; and specialized blood tests for all life stages.

When vaccination is not required, as many of the vaccines are given every second year, we offer as part of the annual physical exam a wellness report card. In the report we describe the condtion of the complete animal, from coat health, teeth, hearing, eyes and comment on the vital statitics of your pet.

We are offer a Senior Pet Wellness Exam and Blood/Urine Profile testing. Call our hospital for more details.

SURGERY

We offer the most advanced surgical techniques and technology. All patients are carefully screened for safety, and anesthetics are specifically tailored to your pet. Surgical services and facilities include: consultation; fully trained veterinary and technical staff, to ensure the safest, most efficient, state-of-the-art procedures for your pet; heated surgery tables for greater comfort; advanced sterilization techniques; ECG and oxygen saturation monitors; blood-pressure and respiration monitors. We also monitor your pet carefully after surgery.

For photos of our surgery facilities or our diagnostic equipment see our hospital tour pages.

See our Anesthetic Protocol page.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care.

DAY CARE For Hospitalized Patients

While your pet is in the hospital, our staff frequently check their health status and comfort levels. Hospitalized dogs that are able, are taken outside for exercise in our fenced dog-walk.

As the hospital ward cages are within our main treatment area, we can monitor and examine your pet throughout the day. Many pets while in the hospital enjoy the human interaction, and they often watch our staff and clients move around the large treatment room.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION

Dog and cat blood transfusions are possible in our hospital, but the need for the service is very rare. All blood is collected from donor animals in our hospital (pets) and is carefully screened for disease.

EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE

Our experienced staff is trained in emergency care. Emergency care is offered at the Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital during regular business hours and after hours on-call 24 hours a day.

Emergencies can occur at any time. Please call the hospital at (250) 426-8517 to get in touch with the on-call veterinarian,.

Our hospital requests full-payment at the time of the emergency visit. For transactions less than $200 we ask that the account be paid in full. For emergency fees greater than $200, we request a deposit. We accept VISA, Master Card, Bank Debit Cards or Cash.

PHARMACY

We stock a wide range of the best veterinary drugs in the animal healthcare field.

In our hospital, each pet is special and we offer valuable service to all kinds of pets and their owners.

EUTHANASIA SERVICES

Saying goodbye to a long-time friend is painful. See our Pet Loss and Grief page. We work with clients to ensure their pet's comfort and dignity. Using our hospital medical equipment and in our private furnished client lounge, we do the euthanasia in comfort of our well-equipped hospital facilities. By offering the procedure in our hospital reduces the risk of complications, delays and we can sedate the animal using IV.

Services include taking care of the remains as directed by the client. Cremation and ash retreival in a sealed wood box is available on request.

MICROCHIPPING

Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We offer the most widely used microchip products to increase the chances of a safe recovery.

See our Hospital Photo Tour

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