Keeping Your Pets Happy and Healthy

Small Animal Veterinary Care

The team at St. Joe Animal Hospital can answer all of your questions when it comes to small animals. Whether your pet needs to be spayed or neutered or needs vaccinations to help maintain good health, we are here to help. We can also offer our professional advice when it comes to proper nutrition, cage cleaning or any other aspects of animal care. Let us provide our professional services to keep your cats and/or dogs looking and feeling great!

If you need to schedule a wellness visit, we are here for you. We can perform a physical examination, answer any questions you may have about your pet, and discuss whether any changes in diet or at-home care are recommended to help ensure the health and longevity of your pet.

When you’re looking for veterinary services for exotic pets in the Port St. Joe area, our team is here to help as well. We believe that when pet owners have access to the best information about nutritional and environmental management, exotic pets have a greater chance to live longer, healthier lives. If you own one of these unique pets, we encourage you to schedule a complete physical exam and consultation on proper care and feeding. Let us share our expertise when it comes to caring for these types of pets.

Surgery

Port St. Joe Animal Hospital is here to provide a variety of surgical services for your pets. From routine surgical procedures, such as spaying and neutering, to more complex surgeries, our team is experienced in handling your pet with the best care possible.

Our staff is highly skilled in performing veterinary surgeries and will make every effort to ensure that your pet receives the very best care. We are focused on patient safety, pain management, and using the most current surgical practices to take the best care of your pet. You’ll find that our staff is caring and compassionate. When you trust your pet with the team at Port St. Joe Animal Hospital, we will monitor your pet before, during, and after surgery.

When your pet is ready to go home following surgery, you can count on us to review your postoperative care and medication instructions. If you have any questions after your pet comes home or at any time during the surgical process, call us. We will be happy to answer your questions to ease your mind as your pet recovers.

We understand that pet surgery can cause stress and anxiety. When you trust the team at Port St. Joe Animal Hospital, you can feel confident that your pet is receiving the best care throughout the surgical process. Whether your pet needs minor surgery or a complex procedure, call us. Let’s discuss how our surgical services can benefit your pet.

Here is a list of some procedures we perform:

• • Patella

• • Cruciate

• • Gastropexy

• • Orthopedic

• • Soft Tissue

• • Ophthalmic

• • Growth/Tumor/Cyst Removals

Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound has proven to be a powerful tool in veterinary medicine. At Port St. Joe Animal Hospital, we offer state-of-the-art medicine and diagnostic testing. Ultrasound services allow us to provide a higher level of quality care to our patients.

Ultrasonography is a type of diagnostic technique that uses ultrasound waves to produce an imaging study. This means that when we perform ultrasonography, we can see internal images of the patient’s body. Unlike some other imaging studies, like X-rays, ultrasonography does not use radiation. Instead, ultrasonography uses high-frequency sound (ultrasound) waves to create a picture of what is inside your pet’s body. Ultrasonography is a completely non-invasive, painless way to diagnose and evaluate many common diseases.

An ultrasound machine generates ultrasound waves. When your pet is with us for an ultrasound, the machine is connected to a small probe that is held gently against your pet’s skin. The probe sends out painless ultrasound waves that bounce off of structures (for example, organs) in your pet’s body and return to a sensor inside the ultrasound machine. The ultrasound equipment collects these reflected “echoes” and uses them to generate images that we can see on a screen. Ultrasound waves can generate excellent images of abdominal organs, including the liver, spleen, gallbladder, and kidneys. It is also useful for assessing fetal health and monitoring pregnancy in breeding animals. It can also help us diagnose and determine the severity of some forms of cancer.

We can also use this technology to evaluate the heart as it beats because the test is done in real-time. This can help us detect abnormalities in the motion of heart valves, blood flow through the heart, and contractions of the heart muscle. It can also be used to look for heart defects.

Digital Radiology

Radiography is a valuable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. As we continually strive to offer the highest quality medicine and diagnostic testing, we are pleased to offer radiology services at Port St. Joe Animal Hospital. This is a valuable diagnostic tool that we use in veterinary medicine.

A radiograph (sometimes called an X-ray) is a type of photograph that can look inside the body and reveal information that may not be visible from the outside. Radiography can be used to evaluate almost any organ in the body, including the heart, lungs, abdominal organs, as well as the bones. It can evaluate the size, shape, and position of many of the body’s organs. The size of organs is important because some medical conditions—such as kidney, heart, or liver disease—can alter the size of these organs. The shape and position of organs can be altered or distorted by certain medical conditions, including intestinal blockage or cancer. Radiography can also be used to detect tumors depending on their size and location. We can also use radiography to diagnose bladder stones, broken bones, chronic arthritis, certain spinal cord diseases, and a variety of other conditions.

When your pet has radiography services, you don’t have to worry because it is painless, safe, and completely non-invasive. It also uses only very low doses of radiation. Because the level of radiation exposure needed to perform radiography is very low, even pregnant females and very young pets can undergo radiography.

Radiographs are an important tool that can help us make a correct diagnosis for your pet.

Dental Care

If your pet has bad breath, it can be a sign of an unhealthy mouth. Bacteria cause bad breath. Over time, this can lead to plaque and tartar buildup on your pet’s teeth. Besides bad breath, this can cause reddened gums and other signs of dental disease. As dental disease progresses, drooling, uncomfortable chewing and loose or missing teeth can occur. Many times pet owners think that treats and chews are enough to control tartar, but these are not enough to prevent dental disease. Proper dental care from a professional is the best route to take for your pet.

Dental disease can be linked to other serious health problems, such as heart disease and kidney disease. This is why your pet’s dental hygiene is so important. Let the team at Port St. Joe Animal Hospital examine your pet’s teeth and gums to help determine if there are any dental issues you should know about. After a brief visual exam, we may recommend a more detailed examination (which requires sedation), a dental cleaning, or options for at-home dental care.

Staying on top of your pet’s dental health can be the key to preventing many other health problems. Fortunately, many dental problems can be managed through at-home care and by bringing your pet to us for regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings.

Call today to schedule your pet’s dental procedure and receive $100 off at the time of service!

Puppy and Kitten Care

If you have a puppy or kitten, you want to get your pet off to a good start with a visit to the experienced team at Port St. Joe Animal Hospital.

Your puppy or kitten visit will include a full “nose-to-tail” physical examination. We will look for any signs of illness and make sure that your new pet is in good health.

We can answer your questions about nutrition, training, vaccinations, parasite protection, and overall health. We can also provide tips for introducing your new pet to other pets and family members. We know that each pet brings a unique experience! Let us answer your questions and provide you with the peace of mind you need when owning a puppy or kitten.

Puppy and kitten wellness visits are a good time to talk about your new pet’s recommended vaccine schedule and the best plan for parasite testing, treatment, and prevention. You’ll find that the staff at Port St. Joe Animal Hospital is experienced in veterinary vaccines and parasite control. We will review your pet’s vaccine and deworming schedule and discuss the best way to continue to keep your pet healthy!

We will get to know your pet so that we can provide the best possible service. Get your puppy or kitten off to a good start and a healthy life with a visit to Port St. Joe Animal Hospital.

Call today to schedule an appointment for us to meet your new pet!

Hospice and Euthanasia Services

Saying goodbye to a pet is one of the most difficult situations a pet owner will ever face. Trying to decide when it is time to say goodbye can be even more difficult. At Port St. Joe Animal Hospital, we understand this and can help you through this difficult decision.

As much as we try, there are times when medical treatment is no longer an option and euthanasia is the only way to prevent an animal from suffering needlessly. Euthanasia is a medical procedure that needs to be discussed and considered thoroughly before a final decision is made. We can help you through this difficult time.

Our staff of compassionate, caring professionals is here for you during this painful experience. We offer hospice services and will work with you to ensure your pet’s comfort and dignity during his or her final moments. We will address your concerns and do everything we can to accommodate your wishes during this very difficult time.

We understand that deciding when your pet may need hospice care or euthanasia is a very personal and private decision. Our hospice and humane euthanasia services bring the respect, compassion, and care you need during this time. Call us today to learn more about how we can help.

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