General
and laser surgery
We
offer all routine surgical procedures, as well as emergency
and orthopedic procedures. Our CO2 Laser seals the blood
vessels and nerves, allowing for far less bleeding and pain
than routine methods of surgery. We use the safest anesthesia
available, sevoflurane. For additional safety we use the
latest anesthesia monitoring available which includes ECG,
blood pressure, respiratory, and oxygen monitoring. We also
have a pediatric "bair-hugger" patient warmer that
allows us to prevent hypothermia (low body temperature) during
surgery and recovery.
Holistic
medicine
We offer a wide array of nutritional, herbal and alternative
medicine therapies. Dr. Richter practiced for many years
with a board certified veterinary acupuncturist and developed
her understanding of the eastern medicine exam in addition
to her conventional western training. This integrated medicine
approach is a hallmark of her approach to veterinary medicine.
Preventative
medicine
This is the mainstay of your pet's health. Routine vaccinations,
de-worming, heartworm medication, and dentistry are necessary
to keep your pet in tip-top shape. Older pets (7 years)
can benefit from a Geriatric Profile. This small battery
of tests
can detect early problems such as diabetes, renal (kidney)
disease, liver, and heart problems. All we need is a
small blood and urine sample. Ask us about it!
In-house laboratory
Our hospital uses the IDEXX LaserCyte Hematology and VetTest
computerized systems, allowing us to perform blood cell counts
and serum chemistries within minutes. This enables us to get
our diagnosis faster and begin treatment immediately.
Dentistry
Dental care is a favorite area of preventative medicine for
Compassion Veterinary Hospital. It has been proven that
routine dental cleanings
and continued preventative dental care help prevent heart and
kidney disease. Human beings who floss their teeth live an
average of ten years longer than those who don't floss!
We have found
preventative dental care is just as important, if not more
so, in our beloved pets care. Please feel free to talk
to the staff
about all of our dental services.
Pet
supplies
We carry a wonderful array of specialty foods for dogs and
cats. We have diets that help with arthritis pain, obesity,
diabetes,
allergies, and sensitive digestive systems. Our diets are
guaranteed not only to taste great but to work ... or your
money back!
We have specialty supplies such as New Hampshire produced
Lupine leashes and collars, guaranteed for life, even if
chewed! We
also carry a wide variety of tick and heartworm medications,
including Frontline and Heartguard. We always have a few
new fun things around, too. Come by and take a look!
Grooming
Not available yet but coming soon!
Doctor
supervised boarding
Climate-controlled environment for dogs and cats with daily
bedding changes. Dogs are exercised in our private yard
at least three
times a day. (Please call ahead, until our new boarding
and doggie day-care facility is finished. Space for boarding
is limited
at this time.)
