Wellness & Prevention - Vet in Hickory | Springs Road Animal Hospital

Proactive and Thorough

Wellness and prevention means longer, happier lives.

Proactive and Thorough

Wellness and prevention means longer, happier lives.

Wellness Visits

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

During your wellness visit, your pet will receive a comprehensive examination. Your veterinary team will discuss exam results as well as the following with you:

Recommended vaccinations
Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
Routine diagnostic testing
Behavioral concerns
Nutrition

In-House Pharmacy

For your convenience we carry most medications your pet will need so you can start treating as soon as possible. We are happy to quickly order less common medications for you.

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

Puppy and Kitten Wellness

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

Wellness exams and prevention are important to giving your puppy or kitten a long, happy life. When you bring your new family member in for a wellness visit, we'll recommend specific vaccines, wellness tests, preventatives, and any bloodwork.

Radiology

Radiographs give us a better idea what might be going on in your pet’s inside. We can assess heart and lungs, the gastrointestinal tract and abdomen, Joint and bone health and much more. Our brand-new digital x ray machine is state of the art. We offer send-out to a radiology service to make sure you can get a specialist’s opinion.

DIAGNOSTICS

Vaccinations

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

We offer a number a vaccinations to keep your pet safe and healthy.

DHPP (Distemper, adenovirus, parvo, parainfluenza): This is considered a “core” vaccine and is administered to all puppies between the ages of 7 weeks and 16 weeks and then boostered annually.
Lepto: Leptospirosis is a spirochete bacterium that can be transmitted in pets that go hiking, swimming, or are exposed to wildlife such as rodents or raccoons. This disease is zoonotic and can be transmitted to humans. We recommend this vaccine for all of our canine patients.

In-House Laboratory

Thanks to our in house lab we are able to give you quick answers if your pet is sick. We are able to run bloodwork, do urinalysis , check for tick borne and heart worm disease and much more.

DIAGNOSTICS

Microchipping

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

Microchips reunite lost pets and their owners! They are small chips that get implanted under your pet’s skin ( a quick and easy procedure). Most animal control facilities and of course veterinarians can scan the chip’s unique number and find the registered owner.

Dentistry

Pets have dental disease, too! They will eat normally and pretend everything is well sometimes even when in severe pain. When examining your pet’s teeth we can see inflammation and tartar. We will then schedule an oral exam under anesthesia where we can get a better view and take dental radiographs to assess the tooth’s health. Many times disease is under the gumline and can only be seen on Xrays. We are happy to answer your questions and discuss your pet’s dental health with you.

DENTAL SERVICES

Surgery

We perform our procedures in our designated surgery suite where a trained anesthesia technician will continuously monitor the patient with state of the art equipment . Our veterinarians are experienced surgeons who are well versed in soft tissue surgery.

SURGICAL SERVICES

Therapeutic Laser

Cold laser therapy is a noninvasive procedure that uses light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation. In minor cases, laser therapy alone may be enough to alleviate pain and stimulate the healing process. Because it works directly on injured or affected areas, laser treatments can help speed up healing, strengthen muscle and tissue, improve mobility and enhance your dog's overall quality of life almost immediately.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can assist the body to heal itself by affecting certain physiological changes. Acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and cause the release of hormones such as endorphins (one of the body's pain control chemicals) and cortisol (a natural steroid).

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Wellness Visits

During your wellness visit, your pet will receive a comprehensive examination. Your veterinary team will discuss exam results as well as the following with you:

Recommended vaccinations
Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
Routine diagnostic testing
Behavioral concerns
Nutrition

Puppy and Kitten Wellness

Wellness exams and prevention are important to giving your puppy or kitten a long, happy life. When you bring your new family member in for a wellness visit, we’ll recommend specific vaccines, wellness tests, preventatives, and any bloodwork.

Vaccinations

We offer a number a vaccinations to keep your pet safe and healthy.

DHPP (Distemper, adenovirus, parvo, parainfluenza): This is considered a “core” vaccine and is administered to all puppies between the ages of 7 weeks and 16 weeks and then boostered annually.
Lepto: Leptospirosis is a spirochete bacterium that can be transmitted in pets that go hiking, swimming, or are exposed to wildlife such as rodents or raccoons. This disease is zoonotic and can be transmitted to humans. We recommend this vaccine for all of our canine patients.
Lyme: Lyme disease is a spirochete transmitted by tick bites. Unfortunately, Lyme disease is becoming more prevalent in North Carolina, in our pets and in people. This vaccine is recommended for dogs who go hiking or live on acreage.
Bordetella: is a bacteria associated with secondary upper respiratory infection. This vaccine is recommended for all puppies and all adult dogs prior to boarding, grooming, or participating in any puppy classes, shows, or obedience trials.
Rabies: An in-date rabies vaccine is required by law in the state of North Carolina for all canine patients.
Fecal examination: The CDC recommends that all puppies and all adult dogs receive a fecal examination at least annually to check for intestinal parasites (worms). Some intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, anemia, and can be transmitted to humans.
Heartworm test: Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes. All puppies over the age of 6 months and all dogs should be tested annually, after missing heartworm prevention doses, or before changing types of heartworm prevention.