Karin-Susan, Breitlauch DVM

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Extra Phones: Phone: (570) 992-0400
AKA: Breitlauch Karin Susan DVM
Other Link: https://creaturecomfortsvet.net
Categories: Veterinarians, Pet Grooming, Veterinarian Emergency Services, Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals, Veterinary Specialty Services

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01/16/2015

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awesome animal Dr

Dr Karin is a wonderful animal Dr she is very kind and loving and very compassionate about her work just a great person with a huge heart!!!

01/16/2015

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This is a wonderful small town vet with personal service. Dr. Karin is fantastic with her patients and their families. I can't understand the other review as I have spent a lot of time there with my dog and 4 cats and have never seen the office dirty or animals running wild. And as for a cat on the table, that is up to the people eating there. I'm sure if it bothered them they would have put the kitty on the floor. I recommend Dr. Karin to everyone I know!

01/16/2015

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I used to love this place but lately it has been dirty and disgusting. Did the management change here!? Its not what it used to be and its very sad. The staff is treated horrible by the owner of the practice Dr. Karen. The animals are left to run around all over the place while the technicians eat at the counters. The place is pure chaos, not to mention you feel you are in a box because its so small! I had to go upstairs to work out my bill and there was a cat on the table while people are eating.. Really? I am now looking for a new vet. Just not the place it was years ago. It seems the owner is all about money and doesnt care about the customer anymore.. I have actually seen her yelling at people. Its bad.. stay away!

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Phone: (610) 381-2287

Address: Old Rt 115, Saylorsburg, PA 18353

Website: https://creaturecomfortsvet.net

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Karin-Susan, Breitlauch DVM

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Chiropractic Care, Pet Acupuncture, Orthopedics, On site Laboratories, Veterinary Homeopathy, House Calls, In-House X-Ray Processing, Color Doppler Ultrasound, Advanced Comprehensive Pet Dentistry
Vaccination
At Creature Comforts Veterinary Service in Saylorsburg, PA, we believe that one of the most important aspects of caring for your pet’s health is vaccinating him or her against potential diseases. There are a variety of diseases which affect our pets and other animals. This makes proper vaccination vital in protecting them from the many types of illnesses they are susceptible to.
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Your dog's cloudy eyes could be cataracts or it could be a normal aging process of the lens of the eye known as nuclear sclerosis. Nuclear sclerosis causes the lens to refract light. It's like looking into a dirty fish tankäyou can see, but not clearly. It is best to schedule a veterinary exam to determine the problem.
Behavioral Counseling
Your specific question is regarding anxiety relieving medications. Antidepressants, anxiety relieving, or mood altering drugs are seldom the definitive treatment for behavioral problems. Most of the time they are used as part of an overall behavioral modification program. Separation anxiety is a problem that is commonly treated with medications at least on a temporary basis.
Nutritional Counseling
Creature Comforts Veterinary Service offers nutritional counseling for pet owners of Saylorsburg, PA and surrounding communities. If you have any questions about your pet’s diet or would like more information about your pet’s nutritional needs, please contact us today. We can set up a nutrition plan for your pet.
Comprehensive Examination
Regular exams and checkups are a critical component of your pet’s health care. We advise all pet owners to bring their animals in for routine examinations.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
First off, if you're not already treating your little guy with a flea-and-tick preventative, you should start. There are a number of collars, pills, chemical baths, and topical applications (gels or liquids that are put directly on the skin) that protect against fleas and ticks. You can talk to your veterinarian about which of these would be best for you and your pet. Also, be sure to check your dog for ticks every time you return from a walk through tick-heavy areas, such as woods or tall grass.
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Classically, however, canine distemper affects puppies and dogs that have not been vaccinated against it. Most dogs are presented to the veterinarian for depression, lethargy and thick green eye discharge. Some dogs will come in for seizures. Dogs that recover initially from the disease may have seizures or other central nervous system disorders later in their old age.
Pain Management
Creature Comforts has always been on the forefront of new developments in practice. In 1989, it became the first practice to own a Vettest chemistry machine, which has since become the most popular clinical analyzer in the country. CCVS was the first practice to offer laser surgery in Northeast PA in 1998. In 2016, the practice acquired a brand-new surgical laser. CCVS remains the first and only one of three 24/7 practice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Ultrasound technology has been part of the practice since 1991, but in December, 2003, a new color digital ultrasound was acquired. In 2014, that unit was updated to include 3D digital technology. When pain management became an AAHA requirement in 2006, no protocol changes needed to be made because pain management was already an integral part of the practice. Besides traditional medicine and surgery, this practice offers chiropractic, acupuncture, physical rehabilitation, homeopathy, Western herbal medicine, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. The ultimate goal is to offer the patient whatever it needs to maintain good health.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Parvovirus is a dangerous virus that attacks dogs' intestinal tracts. It can cause severe bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and electrolyte imbalances and can lead to severe dehydration, a buildup of toxins or poisons in the bloodstream, and eventually death. When puppies under 12 weeks old are infected, the virus can damage the heart muscle and cause lifelong cardiac problems. Parvovirus is extremely contagious and can be transmitted by any person, animal, or object that comes in contact with a infected dog's feces. The virus can survive extreme heat and cold for long periods of time, and may remain alive on a surface long after the feces has been removed.
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
The simplest answer to this question is, whenever he needs it. Dogs who spend the most of their time indoors will not need much bathing, while dogs who are outside a lot, romping in the mud and trees (and possibly other smelly things) will need to be bathed more often. Also, some dogs' coats will accumulate grease and oil more quickly than others. Breeds prone to oily skin and other skin conditions, such as Cocker Spaniels, benefit from regular bathing about every four weeks. Breeds with a thick, double coat, like huskies and chows, only need bathing about 3 or 4 times a year. Washing a dog with an undercoat more often than this can make the coat softer and less waterproof and insulating.
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
Canine distemper is a member of the parymyxovirus class. It is spread from dog to dog in secretions like saliva, urine and tears. It affects a variety of systems within the dog, such as the immune system (by suppressing the ability to make white blood cells and fight off infection), the central nervous system (resulting in seizures and erratic behavior), the gastrointestinal system (resulting in vomiting and diarrhea), and the respiratory system (resulting in coughing). In short, canine distemper is a very nasty little virus.
Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

Parvovirus Infection Treatment
There are many ways you can protect your dog from parvovirus. Most veterinarians recommend multiple vaccinations for growing puppies. As dogs get older, their immunity is maintained with annual booster shots. Use a solution of one part bleach to thirty parts water to clean areas frequented by other dogs, and use the solution on the soles of your shoes if you think you've walked through an infected area. If your dog experiences vomiting, severe diarrhea, depression, or loss of appetite, see your veterinarian as soon as possible. Though there are presently no drugs to kill the virus, there are treatments proven to control its symptoms.
Feline Retro Virus Treatment
First, be sure that your new kitty is tested for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). If she is negative for both of these diseases, then she should be pretty safe around your cat. Still, quarantine her for 1 week (2-3 weeks is even better); then put her in her own room in your house to start the introduction process.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Watery, dripping eyes are a relatively common problem in cats, particularly kittens. They can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection, specifically a viral infection. One sore eye could also be a sign of a foreign body, something that's irritating your cat's eye. There's also the possibility that an upper respiratory infection earlier in your cat's life left his tear ducts clogged or scarred shut.
Ear Infection Treatment
Chewing on the feet and hind legs is a classic sign of allergies in dogs, much like itchy eyes and a runny nose in humans. Dogs have the same allergy-sensitive cells people have in their eyes and nose, but they are located in dogs' skin and ears. Therefore, dogs with allergies show signs of itchy feet, itchy skin, and ear infections.
Anal Gland Infection Treatment
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Most kittens are born with the instinct to use the litter box and will do it without training, but there is the occasional exception. If your kitten just won't use the box, maybe it's his way of telling you about a medical problem like a urinary tract infection. A trip to the veterinarian will ensure that your little guy is healthy and that he's resisting the litter box for some other reason.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Arthritis Treatment
Acupuncture has been shown to help pets with pain, osteoarthritis, vomiting, cancer pain, endocrine disorders, and much more. It helps pets even more than you and I might realize so be sure to discuss your pet’s case with your veterinarian to see whether or not acupuncture might be helpful! You may want to consider adding acupuncture to keep your pet as active and healthy as possible.
Hip Dysplasia Treatment
Diabetes Treatment
Thyroid Disease Treatment
Hyperthyroidism, the overproduction and overabundance of thyroid hormones, is relatively common in older cats, both male and female. In fact, it's the most common hormonal abnormality there is. In a cat with hyperthyroidism, the elevated levels of thyroid hormones, which normally work to regulate the metabolic processes, speed up the metabolism and cause many of the body's functions to run much faster than normal. This can lead to a number of complications, including enlargement of the heart muscle, high blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and intestinal problems. Hyperthyroidism can be caused by thyroid cancer, but it is generally caused by benign nodules of tissue in the thyroid that hyperproduce—work too hard and produce too much hormone.
Epilepsy Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
Your dog's age and general health are important as well. If your dog doesn't usually get much exercise, you won't want to start him off with a three-mile jog. Gradually extend the length of your walks to build his endurance. Arthritis, heart disease, and a number of other health concerns could also affect the length of your walks. If your dog has health problems, discuss how far he can walk and how much exercise he should get with your veterinarian.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Most likely, your cat has a urinary infection, inflamed bladder or urinary tract, or bladder stones. These problems are relatively common in cats: their bladders can become inflamed from bladder stones or for other various reasons, and the inflammation can lead to a secondary infection. Your cat should be examined by a veterinarian, as urinary inflammation and infections can cause crystals to form in the urinary tract, which can be lethal. Your veterinarian can also examine her for signs of other problems that could cause her to have blood in his urine, such as kidney disease.

Seizure Treatment
Wound and Fracture Care
Poisoning Treatment

Dental Surgery
We have two on site laboratories, including state of the art equipment that allows us to run highly advanced blood tests (most clinics must send samples out of state for these tests). We have our own in-house radiograph processing facility so we can see the results of x-rays in a matter of minutes, and we’ve got the latest color doppler ultrasound equipment that can reduce the need for (and expense of) radiographs. We offer advanced comprehensive pet dentistry services from cleaning to major dental surgery and reconstruction.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgeries and hospitalized patients were housed in a building which was still under construction. That building has since become Dr. Karin’s home. After her marriage in 1988, a small surgery was built with a kennel room directly adjacent to her kitchen. Many clients spent mornings at the kitchen table waiting for visits and procedures. Routine surgeries were often picked up and delivered. The rest of the day’s work was spent on the road. The first employee was hired in 1988. It became obvious that another location would be needed. While Dr. Karin was a teenager in Saylorsburg, she always thought that the Saylorsburg Post Office would be a really great office. Through a series of fortunate events, the building was acquired on September 6, 1989. It took better than a year to convert the building into the AAHA certified hospital that it is today. The first patients were seen at the current office in January, 1991 and the final move was accomplished on March 15, 1991. AAHA inspected and certified the hospital in 1992, making Creature Comforts the first hospital certified in Monroe County.
Laser Surgery
We are proud to offer laser surgery and therapy for our patients. Laser procedures allow us to reduce the bleeding and swelling of surgery, making it both safer and less invasive. Laser therapy also reduces pain and recovery time, helping your pet get back to their normal self more quickly.
Spaying and Neutering
There are many solid health reasons for spaying and neutering our pets. Early spaying prevents mammary cancer and a uterine disease called pyometra. Both of these conditions can be fatal in the female dog. Neutering male dogs reduces the incidence of prostate and testicular disease.

Laboratory Services
Preventative medicine is important when our pets are young, but as our pets age, and become prone to certain disease processes, annual exams and blood work become even more important.
X-Ray
Dental Radiology
Sometimes your pet is injured in a way that can’t be seen with normal eyes, so for this we have both contemporary radiograph equipment (x-rays) and cutting-edge digital color doppler ultrasound equipment. We have an automatic radiograph processor which allows us to see the results in a matter of minutes. For your pet’s dental care we have our own automatic dental radiograph processing system just like those that human dentists use.
Microchipping
It’s a terrible feeling to know that your pet is lost and on their own, but it’s an avoidable one. Microchipping pets is the best way to ensure their safe return in the unfortunate event that they become lost.

General Pet Care

Grooming
Poodles and Bichons and some of the terriers do rank high on the list of "hypo-allergenic" dogs, but allergies can be very individualized. A breed that may trigger life-threatening reactions in one person may only cause a few sniffles in another individual. If your kids are allergic to dander and not hair, a poodle may not work at all. Allergies are not only determined by the type of dog and the person's tolerance, but can be moderated by exposure (keeping the dog out of the children's bedrooms), frequency of bathing and grooming, etc. Discuss control measures with your children's physician. Then make a list of breeds that you might be interested in owning. You would probably want to avoid long, heavy-coated breeds that require a lot of grooming unless you are willing to do the grooming yourself or have it done professionally.
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