General Surgery
Surgery can be a stressful experience for you! All of our surgical patients receive a complete physical exam prior to anesthetic induction, pre-surgical medications to reduce any possible stress, and IV fluids during their surgical procedures. Diagnostic tools such as blood work, radiographs and electrocardiograms may be a part of your pets work up to help determine if they are a good surgical candidate. Our surgeons offer you a high degree of expertise by attending post-graduate surgical training seminars. We use the same anesthetic gases and fluid therapy that human patients are accustomed to receiving in human hospitals. Our sophisticated surgical and monitoring equipment allow us to provide a sterile and safe environment for your pet.
Orthopedic Surgery
We enlist the expert services of board-certified surgeons who will travel to our hospital and perform orthopedic surgery for your pet.
Digital Radiographs
Radiology (x-rays) allows our veterinarians to evaluate the musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems of your pets. Our on-site digital x-ray machine enables us to capture clear images quickly, email your pet’s x-rays, or copy them onto a disc for you to view at home.
Stem Cell Treatment
Dana Niguel Veterinary Hospital was one of the first veterinary hospitals to be trained and credentialed in stem cell therapy. These stem cells come from your pet’s own fat! A small sample of fat tissue is collected and sent off to a laboratory for isolation and then returned to us for injection into your pet. Current uses for stem cells are for the pain and inflammation from arthritis. For more information about fat derived stem cells in pets click here
Surgical Laser
Dana Niguel Veterinary Hospital has recently acquired a surgical laser. When using a laser, only the intense beam of laser light touches the pet, which minimizes the pain, swelling and bleeding often associated with surgery. The laser has the unique ability to vaporize or “erase” tissue. The laser can be used to make incisions, as well as erase unhealthy tissue. The laser is so precise that we can selectively remove only a few cells at a time. The laser seals nerve endings, so patients are much more comfortable after surgery. Not only does the laser kell any backtteria in its path, it also seals the lymphatics, so there is much less swelling post-operatively.
Companion Therapeutic Laser
Dana Niguel is very excited to offer a new treatment option for pain, inflammation and healing, the class IV therapeutic laser. This FDA approved product produces a deep penetrating laser which allows relief of pain through the release of endorphins and stimulates the injured cells to heal at a faster rate. Arthritis, back pain, skin conditions, post surgical pain, otitis, wound healing, degenerative joint disease, gingivitis, lacerations are just a few of the conditions that respond well to therapeutic laser treatment.
Pain Medications
Dana Niguel Veterinary Hospital and the American Animal Hospital Associations (AAHA) require that each patient is assessed for pain before, during and after their treatment. We feel very strongly that pain control is a very important and necessary part of our treatment for your pet. Controlling a patient’s pain helps to lower the amount of sedation used during anesthesia, allows for a smooth recovery, faster healing and a happier more comfortable pet!
Ultrasound
This non-invasive, state-of-the-art technology uses sound waves to painlessly examine specific internal organs. We have our very own ultrasound machine on-site, as well as access to an ultrasound specialist who will travel to our hospital for consultations.
Dental Cleanings/Extractions/Dental Radiographs
Regular, professional dental cleanings are important when maintaining your pet’s dental health. The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends a full dental cleaning every six months for your pet. We use modern and safe ultrasonic tools to thoroughly clean each tooth, above and below the gum line. Dental technicians polish the teeth in order to create a smooth tooth surface. This is followed by a treatment of fluoride, which helps to strengthen enamel, and an application of OraVet, a waxy gel that adheres to the smooth tooth surface and helps prevent plaque build-up. OraVet, and other oral care products, can be purchased for use at home as well. Our dental cleaning patients receive a physical exam prior to anesthetic induction, pre-surgical medications to eliminate any possible stress, and IV fluids during the dental procedure. Dental radiographs are available and are used to confirm the need to extract teeth.
On-site Laboratory
Our on-site laboratory allows us to run a large number of blood tests in-house for cases that require rapid results. We are able to perform pre-surgical blood work on the day of surgery, which gives us accurate, up-to-the-minute information. A large, off-site veterinary laboratory is used for routine work-ups and a wide variety of more exotic, or comprehensive tests.
Pharmacy
We stock a wide range of veterinary drugs and medications at the hospital. We can help you find the best flea and tick preventative for your pet, or provide your pet’s allergy medicine. If your pet is taking a life-long medication, like Sentinel or Heartgard for heartworm prevention, or Previcox for pain management, you may want to check out our online store,. You can request a new prescription or refill through the online store, and once it’s approved by one of our doctors, it will be delivered directly to your home.
Preventive Healthcare
We strive to provide the highest quality medicine and care for your pets. We feel strongly that every pet should be examined at least once a year, if not two. Pets age much faster than humans, making an annual exam critical in the discovery of ailments and diseases. Our recommendations are always designed specifically for your pet, but the following are general annual recommendations that could, and should, be applied to every pet: annual/bi-annual physical exam, vaccine titers or vaccinations, internal parasite testing and deworming, heartworm and flea control, dental cleaning, and specialized blood testing for different life stages. We also recommend spaying or neutering, and microchipping, your pet.
Nutrition Counseling
We weigh every pet during every visit to the hospital. It is important to track because weight loss can signal the start of many diseases, and weight gain, or obesity, is just as unhealthy for pets as it is for us. We carry a variety of prescription diets that can be used for weight control, urinary and kidney problems, joint support and food allergies.
Behavioral Counseling
If you need help with basic training, or have a specific behavioral issue that you need to address, we can help point you in the right direction. We have years of experience that we can share with you, as well as referrals to full-time, professional behavior specialists.
Cancer Treatment
Veterinary oncology provides many options for the patient diagnosed with cancer. Some malignancies respond well to chemotherapy, while others need surgery to be removed. Some require both. We consider the well-being of your pet and work with you to create a customized course of treatment.
Boarding
We provide safe, clean indoor kennels for your dogs and cats while you are away from home. Best of all, your pets are under veterinary supervision during their stay with us. Most cats enjoy boarding in our cat suites, which can be seen from our reception room. They provide the cats with cubbyholes to curl up in, sunshine to bask in, and room to move around! Most dog owners opt to board their dogs in our indoor runs, which measure 3 feet by 6 feet. The dogs enjoy going out for walks twice a day, or more if requested.