The Washington Street Veterinary Services is a modern full service practice. Under the guidance of Dr. Libby Nesvold and our caring staff, the practice offers a full range of Veterinary services, such as Wellness exams, Vaccines, Microchipping, Dentistry and Digital X-rays to name a few.
Medication Administration, House Calls, Boarding, Walking, Digital X-Ray, Exercise, Home Pet Sitting, Drop Offs, Rehabilitation Services, Hospitalization, Grooming, Pet Food, Surgery, Hospital Services, By Appointment, Medical, Grooming Supplies.
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that leads to chronic elevation of blood glucose; meaning the “blood sugar” is too high. A hormone called insulin regulates blood sugar. If your pet’s body does not produce enough insulin, or does not respond to available insulin, he may develop Diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus is a common illness of dogs and cats, as well as of people. The most notable signs of Diabetes are increased water consumption, increased frequency of urination, and increased appetite. Weight loss may also be a sign of Diabetes. While there may be other explanations for these problems, Diabetes should always be considered a possible cause. If you notice any changes in your pet’s behavior or physical appearance that might Diabetes, visit your Veterinarian as soon as possible.
Laser Therapy has become an important tool for the Veterinarian in the treatment of pain relief, often decreasing or eliminating the need for pain medication and steroids, while adding a therapeutic approach. Laser therapy has a high beneficial effect on nerve cells by blocking the pain response transmitted to the brain, decreasing nerve sensitivity. Due to less inflammation, there is less edema and less pain. Laser Therapy has allowed Veterinarians to serve a large orthopedic patient population aiding in the pet’s rehabilitation. Therapy is helpful in treating Arthritis, muscle, ligament and tendon injuries, sprains and strains, ulcerations and open wounds, post surgical and soft tissue trauma, back pain, chronic ear infections, neuromuscular disease and lick granulomas with the added benefit of not needing anesthesia to treat the animal.
Your Veterinarian will need to measure the level of glucose in your pet’s blood and urine, as well as check for other diseases that may be causing your pet to show these physical signs. Diabetes Mellitus affects primarily middle-aged and older pets. Cats develop Diabetes more often than dogs, and male cats get the disease about twice as frequently as females. Dogs of either sex may develop Diabetes, but it is seen most commonly in obese females.
Washington Street Veterinary Services is small enough to offer very personalized service but modern enough to have “State of the Art” equipment such as Digital X-ray, Laser for Rehabilitation, In-house Laboratory, Blood Pressure and Intra Ocular Pressure measuring equipment.
X-Ray
X-Raying your pet has now gone Digital. Digital Radiography provides Veterinarians with radiographic images that can be viewed immediately at the exam site or at a review workstation, including a high-resolution monitor, without the need for film development or wall mounted light boxes. The system also provides greater depth of information that can be enlarged or manipulated for better detail.
Microchipping
Washington Street Veterinary Services is a modern full service practice. Under the guidance of Dr. Libby Nesvold and our caring staff, the practice offers a full range of Veterinary services, such as Wellness exams, Vaccines, Microchipping, Dentistry and Digital X-rays to name a few.
We don’t like to admit it about ourselves, but as we age, our bodies start to “wear out.” Pets are the same way – their physical condition and health change over time also. You can help your valued friend and companion live longer by working with your Veterinary health-care team to maintain your pet’s health and quality of life. In addition to more frequent wellness examinations, your pet needs special care, as he gets older. Your Veterinarian will work with you to develop a complete examination schedule and senior health-maintenance program to provide optimal care for your pet. The goal of a complete senior health-maintenance program is to preserve the health and quality of life of your older pet.