Our doctors who offer these services complement the tools of conventional veterinary medicine by alternative healing techniques such as acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal remedies, and nutritional care. Our talented doctors not only examine and treat your pet's body, but can also care for your whole pet, considering all the variables that influence his / her physical health and well-being.
At Stone Veterinary Hospital, we believe that the core of good dental care is a complete oral exam followed by a thorough cleaning designed to remove plaque and slow its buildup.
Vaccination
Vaccination of dogs and cats has led to a dramatic decrease in infectious diseases over the years. However, there is mounting evidence that yearly vaccination of dogs and cats, which has been standard veterinary practice for decades, can result in serious adverse effects related to an over-stimulated immune system. The introduction of better vaccines, combined with recent studies suggesting that many vaccines provide lasting immunity, means there is less need for most pets to be revaccinated annually.
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Evaluate Your Pet's Vision – Ocular conditions—such as glaucoma, corneal ulcers and dry eye—can be prevented or better treated through regular care and screenings.
Behavioral Counseling
Behavioral problems exist for up to 40 percent of all household pets. These issues are the primary reason why pets are either sent to shelters or even euthanized. The good news is that behavioral problems can be improved with behavioral therapy. Using humane training methods and techniques, it is possible to save animals lives and enhance their relationship with you.
Nutritional Counseling
Sherry is a lovely and talented Certified Veterinary Technician who has been working with Stone Veterinary Hospital since November of 2012. She brings with her a passion and wealth of experience, as she has been working in the animal related field for over 24 years! Prior to establishing herself as one of our phenomenal CVT’s Sherry worked in specialized care for small animals and in veterinary medicine. She is very knowledgeable in both pet nutrition and raising puppies.
Comprehensive Examination
You go to the doctor regularly, but does your pet? Regular wellness exams are an integral part of your pet's preventive health care plan.
Heartworm is not only a disease for dogs; cats can get Heartworm, too. Learn more by visiting The Feline Heartworm Society.
Pain Management
We practice the most up-to-date pain management protocol at Stone Veterinary Hospital. For acute and chronic conditions, we use all our available and safe resources, including NSAIDS (non-steroidal medications) and oral and injectable analgesics, for the complete comfort of your pet.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Some pets have more serious nutritional challenges or chronic conditions that can benefit from a special diet. If we identify an issue in your pet, we offer advice and provide information about diets that benefit specific medical conditions such as liver and intestinal disease, bladder and kidney stones, renal failure, food allergies, diabetes, and other conditions.
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
All of these can indicate a serious dermatological or allergic reaction to allergens such as fleas, pollen, dust, and various foods. If you notice any of these issues, it is important that you bring your pet in for an evaluation because, if left untreated, they can become severe medical concerns.
At home, watch for subtle changes in your pet's body weight, appetite, water intake, urination and bowel habits, as well as general attitude and activity level. These changes may be signs of medical problems. Lumps and bumps under the skin may seem harmless, but can be cancerous. Ear infections, abscessed teeth and gum disease are common, painful conditions that may not become obvious until seriously advanced. A comprehensive physical exam is the tool to evaluate your dog's, cat's or other pet's health status and to help you make informed decisions about the care of your special companion.
The heart is a very complex organ. It has four valves, an electrical conduction system, and four chambers, all of which are crucial to its function. As in people, animals suffer from a wide variety of heart diseases. In order to correctly diagnose and treat these diseases, it is necessary to see inside the heart, visualize the movement of the chambers, and to look at the valves in motion. This is the area where ultrasound predominates. Using ultrasound, it is possible to watch the heart in motion and to measure each of its’ parts. Ultrasound also allows the doctor or technician to measure the actual physical effects of various heart medications and to carefully adjust dosages.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Herbs are plants that contain ingredients with active therapeutic properties. Herbal approaches have been developed for the management of many conditions that currently challenge conventional veterinary medicine, including epilepsy, chronic kidney failure, chronic lameness, hormonal disorders, behavioral disorders, allergic skin disease, liver failure, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Before the physical examination begins, your veterinarian asks you questions concerning your dog's state of health. This is very important for determining whether or not there are problem areas that need to be addressed. After obtaining a history, your veterinarian performs a physical examination on your dog. Starting at the head, your veterinarian examines the eyes, ears, face, and mouth. Examining the teeth is especially important since up to 85% of all dogs and cats over four years of age have some degree of periodontal disease! Early detection of periodontal disease is important, not only for effective treatment but also future prevention.
Cancer Treatment
Successful cancer treatment often lies in early detection. Early detection can be difficult at times as cancer may not only present itself as a lump on the skin, but may develop inside the body. If this occurs, a thorough examination with diagnostic tests (x-rays, ultrasound) can often discover the tumor. If left undiagnosed, the disease may not be noticed until clinical symptoms develop.
The veterinarians and the entire staff at Stone Veterinary Hospital understand that the decision to allow your beloved companion to undergo surgery is never an easy one. As part of our committed holistic approach to veterinary care, our goal is to ensure your pet's procedure is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
By offering traditional and alternative veterinary medicine options through our skilled and talented veterinarians, Stone Veterinary Hospital offers a unique approach to your pet's long-term health and wellness. We incorporate modern, state-of-the-art technology, exam rooms, surgical suite, diagnostics, and an in-house laboratory, with complementary therapies and natural approaches to healing, into a facility that promotes a calm, welcoming atmosphere for our clients and their pets.
X-Ray
Dental Radiology
Some of Sherry’s responsibilities here include preparing and monitoring anesthesia for surgery, taking dental x-rays and providing oral cleanings, record and history taking, and client education. She also is a great deal of help when it comes examinations and assisting her fellow team members and our veterinarians. One of her favorite aspects of working with us is getting to educate our clients on the best nutrition available, and seeing a patient improve from dental procedures.
Microchipping
We use HomeAgain microchips, which can be successfully scanned almost anywhere in the world. Implantation of the microchip is painless and takes only seconds. After your pet has been microchipped, we perform a scan at each veterinary visit to ensure that the microchip is still present and readable.
So you have a cute furry companion who loves to play fetch and go to the dog park. But are they well-behaved? It really doesn't matter whether your canine is a four-pound Chihuahua or a 104-pound Rottweiler. An untrained dog is an invitation to disaster. And a dog that won't come when called is always in danger.