Veterinary Services

Dogs need yearly physicals, parasite control , nutrition/weight management, dental care to prevent illness and keep them healthy. Behavior is part of the formula too. Regular routine care is key to a long healthy life for pets, as it is for you. Here's what we recommend for dogs, and why. 

Vaccinations:

• DHPP  (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvo virus) or “Distemper” Vaccination: These viruses affect many areas of the body including the neurologic, skin, liver, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. The symptoms can be very intense and very difficult for a pet to overcome if not vaccinated and boostered regularly.
• Leptospirosis/”Lepto”:  This is a bacterial disease with many subtypes that causes severe kidney and liver disease.  Dogs are susceptible to picking it up when they sniff urine from critters like rats, mice, opossum, skunk, fox, etc. and livestock like cattle, sheep and goats.  Lepto also tends to remain in standing water that has been contaminated by urine of these animals.  Another threatening factor of Lepto is that it is transmissible to people. When you protect your pet, you are protecting your family and all the people who interact with your pet.
• Lyme:  This disease is caused by a bacteria transmitted by ticks. Our tick population has been growing steadily over the past several years and this disease is becoming more frequently diagnosed. The bacteria is called Borrellia burgdorferi and it can cause a variety of symptoms in a dog’s body—kidney failure, lameness, and infection of the lymph nodes are among the most commonly observed impacts and the effects can be fatal. Being vaccinated greatly improves the chances of your pet avoiding infection, or least significantly reduces the intensity of the symptoms that your pet might experience if they did get the bacteria from a tick. 
• Rabies: Everyone knows what RABIES is:  BAD. NYS law requires that this vaccine is up to date for your pet to be licensed. The virus causes terrible and fatal neurologic symptoms and is transmissible to humans.
• Bordetella (Kennel Cough): A bacteria that is commonly airborne in kennels, grooming facilities and dog parks or any other highly populated canine facility.
• Influenza: Much like Bordetella, but a virus which causes respiratory disease and general lethargy. 

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[Annual Care - Bloodwork, more] 

Preventative veterinary care for cats, including regular physical examinations, can help detect many feline diseases in their early stages. Early detection increases treatment options for cats, just like people, often making it possible to suggest treatments that are easier on both patient and pocketbook. Here's what we recommend for cats, and why.

Vaccinations:

• FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus and Panleukopenia): The first 2 are viruses that cause respiratory disease and oral lesions. They can cause intense pain and difficulty breathing and eating as well as generalized lethargy, weakness. Panleukopenia is similar to Parvo in dogs. It weakens the immune system, lowering the white blood cell count and it weakens a cat’s ability to fight off other infections while also intensely debilitating the digestive system.
• Rabies: Everyone knows what RABIES is: BAD. NYS law requires that this vaccine is up to date for your pet to be licensed.  The virus causes terrible and fatal neurologic symptoms and is transmissible to humans. 
• FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus): This is a virus transmitted through blood, saliva or reproductive fluids.  Outdoor cats are at risk for picking this up from fighting, mating or grooming with other outdoor cats that have it—including feral cats that are not cared for by humans. A cat should be tested for this virus before starting the vaccinations to ensure they don’t already have it (from mother cat or another before you acquired it). The virus is extremely debilitating to the immune system. Cats with FeLV virus have an extremely difficult time fighting off simple diseases or infections like respiratory infections or urinary tract infection. They also struggle to heal from injury or wounds.
  
  

[Parasite recommendations]

[Annual Care - Bloodwork, more] 

We offer puppy and kitten packages as a convenient way to care for your pet's needs during their first year. Save money on exams, vaccinations, and get discounts on other services.

Helpful information about various aspects of your pet's surgery, and things to consider before the procedure.

We provide diagnostic digital radiology services for your furry friends.

Our hospital offers acupuncture and electro-acupuncture at our sister location, Wheatfield Animal Hospital.

We offer MLS Therapy for treating pain, inflammation and to increase wound healing. There is no patient sedation or restraint needed and the experience is usually pleasant and comforting for the pet.

If your pet was diagnosed with a terminal condition, has a life-threatening injury, or its health has deteriorated with age, it's important to discuss possible treatments and further prognosis.

Your pet needs regular, professional dental care from your veterinarian and daily home care from you to keep them healthy.

While boarding at Boston Valley Animal Hospital, your pet will be kept in a safe, friendly atmosphere, separate from our hospitalized pets. As always, your pet's care is of the utmost importance to us.

Grooming is an important part of your pet's program. Regular bathing, trimming and brushing will go a long way in keeping your pet's skin and fur clean and healthy.