Hamilton Crossing Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Hamilton Crossing Animal Hospital has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our Westfield veterinarian.
Vaccination
A cat's air of independence does not mean that it can take care of all its own needs. Cat owners have important responsibilities such as providing food and water, social interaction, and changing the litter box regularly. Remember, cats have only one life, not nine! To prevent life-threatening diseases and enjoy a healthy life, your cat will require regular veterinary medical checkups and vaccinations as well. Ask your veterinarian about the common signs of feline illness.
Behavioral Counseling
You should make sure that you are purchasing a healthy bunny. It is best to select a young bunny. He should have clear eyes and a nose free of any mucus. The bunny should be curious and friendly. Check to see the bunny has been spayed or neutered. Most are breeders and pet stores do not alter their pets. You will want to have your new friend spayed or neutered between 4 and 6 months age. An altered pet will reduce the risk of that famous bunny reproduction and will prevent certain health and behavioral problems. In the United States, bunnies do not typically require vaccines, but be sure to check with your veterinarian to confirm the protocol in your area. Bunnies do, however, require vaccines in the United Kingdom. They always need annual check ups and fecal tests for parasites.
Nutritional Counseling
Dietary Counseling: We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
Comprehensive Examination
Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of semi-annual physical examinations. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best...
Pharmacy: We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription veterinary diets.
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
You will need to take your ferret in to your veterinarian twice a year for a medical checkup and yearly vaccinations. Ferrets require yearly inoculations against canine distemper. They are highly susceptible to canine distemper and it is always fatal. Do not forget to inoculate against this every year! Read more
Pain Management
Dr. Quigley is a 2007 graduate of Atlantic Veterinary College at Prince Edward Island. Dr. Quigley enjoys keeping updated on the newest information and techniques in pain management for animals.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Unfortunately, some dogs are allergic to meat, poultry, or fish. Symptoms of food allergies include vomiting, diarrhea, gas, itchy skin, hives, or swelling in the eyelids, lips, or ears.
Leptospirosis is a serious, life-threatening disease caused by a spiral shaped bacteria. Dogs, cats, other animals and even people can be infected through exposure to urine, bite wounds, ingestion of infected flesh, or contact with contaminated soil, water and even bedding. Certain environmental conditions Read more
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
The Parvovirus is known worldwide and causes disease in many different species of animals. Different strains of virus only infect certain types of animals. For example, the Canine Parvovirus (Parvo) will mainly infect dogs and does not cause disease in cats or humans. Feline Parvovirus, a different strain Read more
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Rabies is a fatal viral infection that is transmitted primarily through bite wounds. Skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes are the primary carriers. Rabies is also fatal to humans, there has been only one case of a person surviving rabies when treatment was started after clinical signs were present. Puppies Read more
Ear Infection Treatment
Diagnostic Video Scope: This equipment allows us to see inside the animal's ear canal on a video screen. It also allows us to perform deep ear cleanings in patients with chronic ear infections or ear mites in cases where standard at-home ear cleanings may not be successful at removing all debris. We also provide before-and-after photos to help demonstrate the benefit of this service.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease is called degenerative joint disease Read more
Hip Dysplasia Treatment
Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and, rarely, humans, but is common in many dog breeds, particularly Read more
Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a life long disorder of dogs and cats that results when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to meet the animal's needs. Insulin is a hormone needed to transport glucose (blood sugar) into the body's cells. When there is a lack of insulin in the body, blood glucose rises Read more
Vestibular Disease Treatment
Thyroid Disease Treatment
Excessive shedding can be a symptom of an underlying health problem, like an allergy, infection, immune disease, or kidney, liver, or thyroid problem. Some dogs lose more hair than usual if they're stressed or are experiencing side effects from medications. If you notice a dramatic increase in shedding, it's time to schedule a visit with the veterinarian.
Epilepsy Treatment
Knee Problems Treatment
Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position. Luxating patella is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities of dogs, but it is only occasionally seen in cats. It may affect one or both of the knees. In some cases it moves (luxates) towards the inside Read more
Heart Disease Treatment
Surgical Monitoring: We know anesthesia is always scary for pet owners, so we do our best to make sure your pet does well under anesthesia. We are able to monitor heart rate, respiration rate, ECG, pulse oximetry, CO2 levels, and blood pressure while your pet is anesthetized.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Take Your Pet to the Veterinarian. Your pet's veterinarian can provide emergency care if your pet's temperature doesn't drop or its condition doesn't improve in 10 - 15 minutes. Once at the veterinary office or hospital, your pet will receive intravenous fluids and other treatments, such as oxygen or medications to stabilize blood pressure. Your veterinarian may also draw blood, which will be used to determine if the liver or kidney damage occurred as a result of the heatstroke.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly. Periodontal Read more
Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the brain Read more
Wound and Fracture Care
Scissors. A small pair of blunt-tipped scissors is invaluable in cutting a length of adhesive tape, trimming hair around a wound, or opening wound care packaging.
Dentistry: Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats. Our dental services include ultrasonic teeth scaling (cleaning), polishing, digital dental X-rays, routine and surgical tooth extractions, treatment of periodontal disease, and minor oral surgery.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgical Services: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures.
Laser Surgery
Laser Surgery: We are pleased to offer laser surgery at our facility. The use of a surgical laser helps to minimize intra-operative bleeding, reduced swelling, and, in some cases, helps to minimize post-operative discomfort.
Spaying and Neutering
Spaying (for females) and neutering (for males) are surgeries that eliminate heat cycles in females and prevent reproduction in both sexes. Your veterinarian neuters your male pet by removing his testicles. Spay surgeries involve removing the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes in female pets.
Laboratory: Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. These results can easily be obtained within 20 minutes. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
Our dog boarding area offers large indoor runs withraised bedsoff of the floor. All dogs are allowed outside three to fivetimes a day, either in our large outdoor runs, or our fenced-in play area for smaller dogs. In the event of harsh weather, dogs are allowed to run and play in our large indoor training area.