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MEDICAL & SURGICAL CARE We provide a wide variety of medical care for your pet. We are constantly striving to improve and expand our services. Among those available are:
We welcome school groups and organizations interested to participate in tours of our clinic. We also encourage clients to tour our facilities. We currently utilize a Vet-Test blood analyzer to perform blood chemistries and complete blood counts (CBC's). The advantage of having in-house capabilities is that we can obtain results quickly and accurately on the hospitalized.
Surgery is performed daily, Monday thru Friday. When you call for a surgical appointment, you will be instructed about food restrictions and will meet with the doctor to discuss the actual procedure. In most cases pets are able to return home the same day. We have a trained surgical nurse, each patient is monitored continuously during anesthesia. Post-Op pain medications are used on all post-surgical cases. We utilize a very safe, effective gas anesthetic called Isoflourane. It does cost more than most other inhalation anesthetics, but we feel that the quality and safety provided are worth the expense. Dental Care (shown above right) is performed daily. We utilize a Cavitron (an ultrasound Device), followed by a tooth cleaning procedure. A Pulse Oximeter is used during the dental procedure to monitor your pet's heart rate and breathing. Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Surgery (TTA) Dr. Steve Violanti is now performing TTA surgery for dogs 35-160lbs that have ruptured or damaged their CCL. The surgery is an advanced procedure that is superior to the traditional lateral suture repair technique. The cranial cruciate ligament of the knee joint (CCL, also known as the ACL) ensures that the tibia does not slip forward and out from underneath the femur. Rupturing this ligament is the most common knee injury in dogs, especially in larger breeds or dogs that are overweight. Without surgical repair, this injury can lead to severe joint degeneration, bone spurs, and even arthritis. The goal of the TTA surgery is to relieve the load off the CCL and place it on the quadriceps muscle. The surgeon cuts the tibial tuberosity, and moves it forward to a position perpendicular to the tibial plateau. Then the surgeon places a titanium implant to hold the cut section of bone to the tibia. A spacer and bone graph material are then added to stablize the bone (as demonstrated in the photos below).
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Laser therapy provides a sterile, pain-free, drug-free treatment which is used to treat a variety of orthopedic, dermatological, and neurological conditions. Whether your pet is rehabilitating from trauma or injury, healing from wounds, or simply aging, your companion will benefit from this revolutionary new approach to Veterinary medicine. Laser therapy is a course of treatment that actually stimulates the body to heal from within. Light energy is administered to the body and absorbed by the injured cells. The cells are then stimulated and respond with a higher rate of metabolism. This results in increased circulation from the body, an anti-inflammatory reaction, relief from pain and an acceleration of the healing process. Disorders that respond best include:
As the laser is administered, your pet will relax and enjoy, much like you, experiencing a good massage. The relief of pain will allow your pet to be comfortable, and any anxiety that your pet initially experienced will dissipate. Often during a therapy session, upset feline companions will start to purr, and some of our canine companions almost fall asleep! -Companion Therapy Laser LiteCure, LLC |
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Our hours of operation: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday: Tuesday
and Thursday: Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Call our office @ (219) 462-5901 for an appointment. |
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McAfee Animial Hospital , 651 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383, Phone: (219) 462-5901 Copyright © 2009-2010, McAfee Animal Hospital. All Rights Reserved. |