Federal Animal Hospital

Just like we need physical checkups, so do our little furry children. Preventing disease or catching it in its early stages is far better for our pets, and less expensive, than treating it once it has had time to progress to a severe stage. Yearly exams will save you and your pet from unnecessary suffering and financial burdens. Assuming our pets will live into their early teens these exams can be vital, as a year is a long time in their lives.

In dogs and cats gum disease is very common, and can be incredibly dangerous. Left untreated, it can lead to major problems like heart disease, liver problems, and kidney failure, and issues like irritated gums and tooth loss. Regular dental care is necessary for your pet's health. The key to management of gum disease (for us humans as well!) is prevention.

Many pets, starting around middle age, also require profession scaling in addition to the normal plaque control. Radiology, also known as x-rays, will be able to show us broken bones, bladder stones (shown on the right, ) ingested foreign material, fluid accumulation, and other abnormalities.