It is our belief that the practice of preventative veterinary medicine is the key to a long and healthy life for your pet.
General Info
As a full-service veterinary health care center, Island Trees Veterinary Hospital offers a wide range of pet health services including wellness exams, dentistry, vaccines, parasite detection and prevention, dermatology, treatment of arthritic issues, endocrine diseases, nutrition, renal disease, hepatic disease, obesity, as well as microchip lost pet ID, pet grooming, and senior pet care. We also offer advanced diagnostic capabilities such as in-house lab, radiographs, endoscopies, and ultrasound procedures by a board certified internal veterinary medicine specialist.
You may have heard that it is possible to add two to four years to your pet’s life with proper dental care. This is true, but does not tell the whole story. Not only will you likely add years to your companion’s life, but you will increase his or health, vitality and wellbeing through proper dental care.
Vaccination
Vaccines have proven to be an invaluable tool in protecting our pets from fatal diseases. Island Trees Veterinary Hospital tailors its vaccination protocol to guidelines established by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the lifestyle of your pet, and the diseases he or she is most likely to be exposed to. During your kitten or puppy’s first year of life vaccines are spread out so as not to overwhelm the developing immune system.
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Glaucoma doesn’t only affect humans; your pet can develop it too. Glaucoma is a condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eye increases to a point where the optic nerve is damaged, causing excruciating pain and blindness. Glaucoma is relatively common in animals and can develop as your pet ages (chronic glaucoma) or as the result of an injury or illness (acute glaucoma).
Nutritional Counseling
Comprehensive Examination
We maintain a diagnostic laboratory that allows us to perform tests on blood, urine, feces and biopsied tissue. In many instances we are able to receive the test results within minutes, which is important in an emergency as well as convenient during a routine wellness exam for your pet. Laboratory testing is also used prior to surgery to ensure your pet will not have an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
Radiographs, also known as X-rays, are helpful at diagnosing a number of medical conditions affecting your pet’s lungs, heart, abdomen, oral cavity, bladder, kidneys and other areas. For example, a radiograph can detect tumors, heartworm disease, bladder and kidney stones, and foreign objects.
Pain Management
Identifying and managing pain after surgery is important to the fast recovery of your pet. A pet that is experiencing less postoperative pain will heal and regain strength and energy much faster. Island Trees Veterinary Hospital has a range of pain medications and delivery methods that can be matched to offer the best pain management for your pet.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
Examine the pet’s respiratory system – By listening to your pet’s lungs with a stethoscope we are able to assess respiratory health and detect a range of health issues at an early stage. These include respiratory infections, obstructive diseases and other pulmonary issues.
Intestinal Foreign Object Removal
For these reasons, we are very proud of the quality of surgical care we provide as well as the range of surgical procedures we are able to offer our clients. Beyond spay and neuter surgeries, Island Trees Veterinary Hospital performs an array of soft tissue procedures, which includes growth removal, foreign body removal, splenectomy, cystotomy, exploratory, ear hematoma, biopsies, and other routine surgeries.
For example, diagnostic testing can detect heartworm and Lyme disease, infections, feline leukemia, intestinal parasites, urinary tract infections, and more. Early blood testing can show evidence of disease such as diabetes, changes in liver or kidney function, or simply provide a baseline for future reference.
High blood pressure can be just as dangerous for your pet as it is for you. High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—is far more common in pets than many people realize and can cause a number of serious illnesses such as renal disease, heart disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism and more. Being able to accurately measure and monitor your pet’s blood pressure is also an important surgical concern.
Heart Disease Treatment
In particular, ultrasound is helpful in making treatment decisions for various types of heart disease, assess the function and health of internal organs, and identify lesions, determine their origin, and if they have spread to other areas of the body.
Pet orthopedics is a branch of veterinary medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the skeletal system. At Island Trees Veterinary Hospital, we are experienced in treating all types of orthopedic conditions in both dogs and cats. We offer a wide range of services, including hip dysplasia surgery, patellarluxation surgery, fracture repair, and specialty referral who will come in to perform the surgery. In addition, we offer rehabilitation services to help your pet regain strength and mobility after an injury or surgery. If you live in Hicksville or the surrounding area and your pet is in need of orthopedic care, please call us today to schedule an appointment.
This is why Island Trees Veterinary Hospital takes proper dental care so seriously. It is an important part of your pet’s preventative care program. Our dental services include routine cleanings, oral examinations, and digital x-rays to screen for disease above and below the gum line, as well as extractions and other procedures. For complicated oral surgeries and related procedures, we work with a board-certified specialist to ensure your pet receives the best care possible.
Veterinary Surgery
We are also pleased to provide high-quality Hicksville pet surgical services for your pet. These include a wide range of soft tissue surgeries, abdominal surgeries (gastric, intestinal, splenic, bladder, and renal) and orthopedic procedures by a board-certified veterinary orthopedist. For those pet owners who have financial concerns we provide low-cost spays and neuters.
Declawing
Spaying and Neutering
There are a number of benefits to spaying/neutering. Some of these include decreasing overpopulation, limiting aggression, pyometra, roaming protection, and cancer prevention.
Lab testing – Laboratory testing allows us to evaluate the function of internal organs, blood, and other systems. These tests are critical for uncovering underlying disease processes that otherwise would remain unnoticed until they cause serious symptoms in your pet.
X-Ray
Microchipping
Lost pet microchip IDs are a safe, simple and effective way to prevent your pet from becoming permanently lost. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted beneath your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. The procedure only takes a minute or two to perform and is painless.
As a full-service veterinary health care center, Island Trees Veterinary Hospital offers a wide range of pet health services including wellness exams, dentistry, vaccines, parasite detection and prevention, dermatology, treatment of arthritic issues, endocrine diseases (thyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic), nutrition, renal disease (kidney), hepatic disease (liver), obesity, as well as microchip lost pet ID, pet grooming and senior pet care. We also offer advanced diagnostic capabilities such as in-house lab, radiographs, endoscopies, and ultrasound procedures by a board certified internal veterinary medicine specialist.