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3995 E Hastings Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 2H8
Phone : 604 291 6666
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Veterinary Services
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Comprehensive Physical
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As with
your own health, the key to maintaining your pet's
health is in preventative medicine. The most basic
- and perhaps most important - of these is regular
physical exams to identify risk factors and early
signs of illness. An immunization program appropriate
to your pet's lifestyle and needs is another. Wellness
assessment is based on regular, routine consultation,
physical examination and laboratory analysis. If any
negative shift is detected remedial action can be
instituted to offset the development of serious problems
in the future. Providing an appropriate diet, maintaining
a healthy weight and preventative home dental care
will also help to prevent many common health problems.
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Dental Care |
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Rudy
after getting a
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Dental care is a little recognized, yet necessary part
of caring for your pets. By the age of three, some 80
percent of all dogs and 70 percent of all cats show
signs of dental disease, which can lead to the more
serious problems of heart, lung, and kidney disease.
Periodontal disease can be prevented and treated. No
other procedure performed on small animals does more
to help patients than periodic teeth cleaning and after
care As plaque and tartar form on teeth and under gums,
bacteria collect and multiply. This creates a state
of poor dental hygiene that causes foul mouth odor and
is cause for concern. Eventually gum disease will develop.
More serious health problems, such as heart and kidney
disease, may follow. Proper nutrition is central to
sound oral health. Along with good nutrition, an annual
dental prophylaxis (ultrasonic cleaning, polishing and
fluoride treatment) included in your pet’s regular
health care program will help maintain good oral hygiene
and prevent complications. For the comfort of your pet,
this procedure requires anesthesia and, for your pet’s
safety, a pre-anesthetic blood test is advised. February
is Pet Dental Health Month, where we are offering complimentary
dental exams.
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Parasite Control |
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One area of pet health that
is frequently neglected is parasite control. Many
common parasites go unseen by pet owners or are considered
a minor or inconsequential problem. However, the impact
that parasites have on an animal's health can be considerable.
Parasites stress the animal's entire system and can
make it vulnerable to other ailments. Recent advances
in parasite control allow us to minimize, and in some
cases even eliminate, our pet's risk of common parasite
infections.
Internal and External Parasites can affect both animals
and humans. The fact that many of your pet's potential
parasites can also affect humans (zoonosis) makes
it doubly important to keep your pet parasite free.
Some parasites can be avoided by diligent routine
prevention programs.
Fecal parasite examinations can detect if your pet
currently harbours intestinal parasites. If organisms,
or their eggs, are detected upon this microscopic
examination appropriate medications can be dispensed
to treat the infection.
Fleas and Ticks are a common problem in the Vancouver
area. Through routine screening and the use of safe,
effective preventive products parasites can be kept
at bay! Poor hair coat, inflamed itchy skin, intermittent
diarrhea and poor physique can be markers for parasitism.
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Puppy and Kitten Care |
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The best all-around source
of information for pets and their care is your veterinarian.
Consult your veterinarian about the proper diet for
your new pet. Get off to the right start. Make your
veterinarian a member of your pet care team. We realize
that new dog and cat owners have many concerns and
we would love to help you get to know your new friend’s
needs best.
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Senior Care |
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As your pet ages, nutritional
needs and physical abilities change. Subtle, sometimes
undetected, changes begin to occur. Your aging pet
may become more susceptible to cancer, kidney disease,
heart problems, pancreatic disease, and hormonal imbalances
such as thyroid conditions or diabetes. Dental disease
may occur and predispose your pet to a host of other
problems. Arthritic conditions cause pain and immobility
and change the way your pet is able to interact in
the family. Behavior changes and unexpected bad habits
such as house soiling can suddenly make your beloved
friend a difficult housemate. Mature animals are seen
at least once every twelve months; usually at vaccination
time. As one pet year is equal to about seven human
years we like to check older pets more frequently;
at least once every six months. The good news is that
early detection and treatment can often add years
to your pet's life. Current tests frequently detect
disease before symptoms are even apparent.
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Surgery |
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We are equipped with the latest in anesthetics and monitoring
equipment. We also call in specialized Vets for specialty
surgeries whenever needed so that you and your pet do
not have to travel out of area.
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Ask
us about these or any other services offered at Hastings
Street Animal Hospital: |
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Dr.
A. Bajwa performing
a spay on a cat |
• Digital X-Rays
• Laboratory diagnostics (including blood
and urine testing)
• Vaccinations
• General Surgery (including Spay and
Neuter)
• Pharmacy
• House Calls
• Prescription Diets
• Health Certificates
• Boarding
• Cremation Services
• Allergy skin testing
• Allergy serum testing
• Ultrasound
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Dentistry
• Emergency care
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