Pet dental care and professional teeth cleaning can help reduce the risks of other serious issues that could arise. Our veterinarians will act as a dentist for your pet, removing plaque, watching for infections, and prescribing treatment. So make sure you bring your dog, cat, or other pet to our animal hospital for regular check-ups and cleaning.
Vaccination
If you own a pet, it is important that you get him or her vaccinated. The right vaccines can protect your pet and other family members from dangerous diseases. If you have any questions regarding shots for your cat, dog, or other pet, speak with our veterinarian at Brighton Veterinary Hospital in New Brighton. Let’s take a look at what vaccinations your pet may need and how they work to keep your pet safe.
Behavioral Counseling
Female cats and dogs who are spayed don't go into heat, don't menstruate, and often exhibit fewer problem behaviors like excessive licking. Male cats and dogs who are neutered often exhibit fewer behavioral problems like aggression, roaming/elopement, and territorial marking.
Nutritional Counseling
Comprehensive Examination
Once a year, you should take your pet in for a check-up. This will include a full physical exam, and may include teeth and gum cleaning if needed. Our veterinarians will check the health of your pet from head to tail, and you will be very happy you came to Brighton Veterinary Hospital for service.
Many people don't realize the importance of shots and parasite control for animals. Prevention is the best method for taking care of your pet. In some cases, if your pet gets an infection, it can be very debilitating and even fatal. It is best to prevent this from happening in the first place. There are many different shots that your dog or cat can get that serve as good preventative care.
Rabies is a core vaccine for dogs. That said, the rabies vaccine is not the only core canine vaccine. All dogs should also get vaccinations for parvovirus, distemper, and hepatitis. These shots are important for protecting your pet’s health. Local authorities may also require these core vaccinations.
Feline Retro Virus Treatment
As for your cat, calicivirus, feline herpesvirus type I, rabies, and distemper are considered core vaccines. Non-core feline vaccines include Bordetella, the leukemia virus, Chlamydophila felis, and the feline immunodeficiency virus.
Pets, like people, sometimes require surgery. But, not all surgeries have to be scary or extensive. Several routine surgeries take place at animal hospitals around the country.
Declawing
Spaying and Neutering
Two of the most common surgeries performed by clinics and animal hospitals are spay and neuter surgeries. These procedures make it impossible for your pet to have offspring. Females have a spay surgery, while males receive a neuter surgery. These surgeries can help prevent unwanted offspring and can prevent certain forms of cancer in pets. Spay and neuter surgeries are simple, often taking only a few minutes. Furthermore, spay and neuter surgeries are very safe and can be performed on most dogs or cats.
Before any surgery, your veterinarian will perform a variety of diagnostic tests. This can include taking your pet's blood work, diagnostic images, or simply checking your pet's temperature and heart rate. The veterinarian wants to ensure that your pet is healthy enough to undergo surgery so that your pet will benefit from the procedure.
X-Ray
Microchipping
Surgery may be required in emergencies, and we can handle those procedures, we will take care of your ailing companion. We also specialize in routine, long-term care. Pet dental services are also available. We can also handle vaccinations, microchipping, and consultations regarding your pet’s overall wellness. Regardless of what pet-related services you’re looking for, we have you covered.
I attended the Paragon School of Pet Grooming and work part time as a groomer at the Brighton Veterinary Hospital. I have two dogs, Eddie, a beagle Mix, and Bruce, and american staffordshine. I also have a corn snake named Rusty. I have been branching out from grooming and am working more with the doctors and technicians. I enjoy my work because I have the opportunity to build relationships with clients and their pets. When I am not working I really enjoy crafting and gardening.