- Dental CareThe best way to ensure your pet's oral health is to have regular cleanings at our office. Our veterinarian will be able to discuss with you how often you ought to come in as well as a home hygiene regimen. This will help to prevent dental issues from progressing to larger (and potentially deadly) internal issues, such as dysfunction or disease in the heart, kidneys, liver, or lungs.
- VaccinationParasites including fleas and ticks can make your dog or cat's inactivity and attack severaly. As such, the routine for vaccinations may need to chance. Talk with Dr. Pasternak on the best vaccination and the administrastion intervals for the best results. He can also advise on flea and tick products like Revolution, Vectra-3D, or Comfortis tablets.
- Nutritional CounselingWhat you interpret as a persistent grumpiness may actually be a sign that your pet is in pain. New irritability, shying away from being touched (especially on the face and around the mouth or throat), sluggishness, loss of appetite or difficulty eating, and lethargy are all behavioral signs which may indicate illness.
- Parasites Treatment and Control
- Pain ManagementAny pet parent who is considering natural arthritis treatments for their pets that involve dietary or lifestyle changes should always consult with Dr. Pasternak to determine the best plan for pain management and treatment in your pet.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Skin Condition and Allergy TreatmentEnvironmental, food, or parasite allergies can cause skin problems. Complications of the skin and ears are among the most common reasons for veterinary office visits.
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentAcupuncture can bridge the gap between medicine and surgery. In China, it is often used as the primary treatment before conventional medicines and surgery. In small animals, such as dogs and cats as well as in large animals, acupuncture is most commonly used for: musculoskeletal problems (e.g. arthritis), skin problems, nervous disorders, reproductive disorders, respiratory problems, poor immunity and internal medicine problems such as heart (cardiac) and kidney (renal) disease, etc. Acupuncture is now known to affect all major physiologic systems including the musculoskeletal, hormonal, and cardiovascular systems.
- Intestinal Foreign Object Removal
- Bacterial and Viral Infection TreatmentBloodroot, Sanguinaria Canadensis, has long been used in herbal medicine to treat skin issues, including warts and fungal infections. This native wildflower appears each spring in the eastern woodlands of North America.
- Ear Infection TreatmentDr. Pasternak manages patients with chronic or severe ear infections, and disease of the footpads, nasal planum (leathery part of the nose), and nails.
- Arthritis TreatmentArthritis (or more specifically called osteoarthritis) in dogs or cats is a common condition that occurs in many as a result of injury, developmental disorders, or the wear and tear of aging. This painful ailment is caused by abnormal changes in a dog's or cat's joints and results in chronic inflammation. Pets suffering from arthritis may experience mild discomfort or severe pain but the condition gets worse over time, which makes treatments a priority for pet parents.
- Hip Dysplasia TreatmentPets can have extremely sharp nails which, if not trimmed frequently, can cause serious injury. Regular trims can reduce the risk of injury, stop them from getting caught in carpet or other upholstery, and prevent the likelihood of ingrown nails. For older pets, it can also ease arthritis and other joint pain.
- Obesity Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentSimilar to people, pets can have heart/cardiac problems that develop with age or are present since birth as congenital defects. Many heart conditions are manageable, Dr. Pasternak is dedicated to improving te quality and lenth of life for pets with heart disease.
- Kidney Disease TreatmentFor instance, if your dog or cat has Kidney disease, go for foods that help to keep calcium and phosphorus levels in check. Dr. Pasternak has substantial education in nutrition from all life stages from puppy/kittens to the senior years and everything in between. Be sure to ask Dr. Pasternak about raw diets.
- Cancer TreatmentBefore we look at holistic treatments for dogs with cancer, we should understand what cancer is and how it is traditionally treated. At its simplest definition, cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy tissue within the body. There are many types of cancer but some of the most common in dogs are bone cancer, osteosarcoma-dogs, skin cancer, lymphoma, mouth and throat cancer, hemangiosarcoma, (a cancer arising in the blood vessels), and breast cancer.
- Veterinary SurgeryDr. Pasternak knows general and emergency surgeries like Spleen removals, mass or growth removals, Anal Glands packing or Anal Gland removal, foreign objects can be surgically removed, and most Cancer surgeries. He will examine the patient to determine if orthopedic surgery is required or not, and working with you, he’ll tell you the best method to correct the problem with your companion.
- Laboratory Services
- X-RayDigital Radiography: We are fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art digital x-ray equipment. Digital radiography provides the most accurate images, thereby helping to assure a correct diagnosis. Additionally, this equipment operates with the lowest radiation burst possible, minimizing exposure to both your companion and our staff.
- Microchipping
- Boarding
- Grooming