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NEW!
Digital X-ray & Idexx Vet Lab
February 2009
We've recently invested in new state-of-the-art diagnostics to help us provide the best medical care possible for your pet. Our new digital radiograph (x-ray) and Idexx Vet Lab/in-house blood testing machine. Our new equipment is a significant improvement over our old technology.
Digital X-rays
The new x-ray benefits include improved quality, enabling us to see things such as chicken bones or foil that traditional film did not show. It also improves enlargement capabilities and computerized enhancements such as measurements and notations. The reduced radiation required makes it safer for your pet and our staff. By eliminating the chemicals associated with processing traditional film, this technology is also safer and greener for the environment.
 
IDEXX VetLab
The IDEXX VetLab is a highly integrated set of veterinary analyzers that provides fast and flexible results on a patient’s blood and urine within minutes of your pet's visit. The IDEXX VetLab Suite also enables our doctors to offer patients a higher level of care with the immediacy of in-house results. The ability to diagnose and treat pathologies correctly and rapidly is one of our clinic's core values.
New digital x-ray machine - reduces radiation & eliminates processing chemicals which is safer for
the environment, our staff and your pet. |
The IDEXX VetLab also enables our doctors
to offer patients a higher level of care with
the immediacy of in-house results. |
We are proud to be one of the first veterinary practices in Aiken to obtain
this sophisticated technology which is part of our commitment
to providing excellence in veterinary medicine.
Comfortis™ Chewable Tablets
January 2009
Fleas can be a major problem for dogs and dog owners. Your pet may be exposed to these blood-sucking parasites anywhere: in your own backyard, when you are out on walks or even in your own backyard! That is why preventing these pesky pets from ever attacking your dog and infesting your home is imperative.
Comfortis Chewable tablet is the latest breakthrough in flea protection. It is the first, FDA-approved, tablet that kills fleas and prevents infestations in dogs. Comfortis is a chewable, beef-flavored tablet that is given once a month. The beef flavor makes Comfortis a delicious tablet that is readily consumed by dogs whether given as a treat or given with food. And because your dog orally digests this medication you will eliminate the sticky application area or the risk of any complications on the application site. Using Comfortis also gives you the freedom of bathing your dog at any time before or after treatment without the possibility reducing the effectiveness.
Comfortis is also one of the safest flea control products available. Its main ingredient is Spinosad. Spinosad is an organic byproduct that many states have certified for organic farming therefore is considered safe/natural for your dog.
Only Comfortis offers you all of these benefits in a single product:
- Fast, month-long flea protection - starts killing fleas within 30 minutes
- Kills 100% of fleas within 4 hours of application
- Kills fleas before they can lay eggs
- Lasts a full month
- Safe on puppies – 14 weeks or older
If you have additional questions visit Comfortis.com
 
SPINOSAD IS NOT APPROVED OR RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN CATS.
Tri-Heart Plus Heartworm Preventative
January 2009
Heartworms are one of the leading causes of death in pets all over the world. Dogs can be infected with heartworms for months without showing any symptoms. Heartworms are transmitted by infected mosquitoes that pass the larva into the dog’s skin. The larva then make their way to the heart and begin to mate. Once the population gets large enough they begin to cause symptoms of: difficulty breathing, exercise intolerance, coughing and collapse. Heartworm prevention is the key to keeping dogs safe. A once-monthly prescription treatment is all that is needed to effectively protect and prevent your dog from these dangerous parasites.
Tri-heart Plus is an oral chewable tablet that acts as a heartworm preventative and is proven to protect dogs of any age who can become infected with heartworms. It also acts as an intestinal dewormer that fights roundworms and hookworms. Given once a month, Tri-heart is safe to give dogs of all breeds, puppies as young as 6 weeks old, pregnant or nursing dogs. Tri-Heart plus contains the same active ingredients as other heartworm products, such as Heartgard Plus but at a much more affordable price.
Please note that for the safety of your dog Tri-heart is a prescription medication. Since a dog can be infected with heartworms without showing symptoms it is important that your dog have a current physical and heartworm test before dispensing.
For additional information visit Tri-Heart Plus.com
 
CareCredit - Flexible Payment Plus
December 2008
We at Veterinary Services are proud to provide our patients with the very best veterinary care possible. We know that having top-quality care available for your pet is important to you, but sometimes the cost of care can become a challenge. Having to choose between what your pet needs, deserves and what can be budgeted is a difficult choice. To help our clients meet their pets’ medical needs we offer a variety of payment options including cash, checks, credit cards and now CareCredit.
What is CareCredit?
CareCredit (part of GE Money Company) is a personal line of credit for healthcare (human & veterinary) treatments and procedures. It works like a credit card that is used for your pet’s healthcare services.
How does it work?
If your pet is ill and in needs extensive emergency medical treatment, CareCredit can finance 100% of your pets needs with no upfront costs, no annual fees, and no pre-payment penalties. Your pet’s treatments can begin immediately upon approval!
How do you apply?
CareCredit even makes it easy to apply with a simple one page application at our clinic or online (www.CareCredit.com). If accessing the internet is not an option you can also call their automated number 24hrs a day (1-800-365-8295). All three options will give you immediate approval.
Easy payments?
Once approved CareCredit offers a range of No Interest and Low Interest payment plans. This allows you to pay for your pet’s medical treatment over time and have a dedicated line of credit for all of your pet’s veterinary needs. Simply pay your minimum monthly payment and pay off the entire balance by the end of your promotional period and you pay No Interest. If you need more time to pay for your procedure, you can take advantage of their extended payment plans with Low, fixed interest rates.
For additional information on how CareCredit can help you
and your pet visit CareCredit.com or call our office.
We will be happy to help you.
After-hours Care
In a continuing effort to better serve our clients, Veterinary Services is pleased to announce a new hospital staff position: after-hours caregiver. We now have a caregiver residing above the clinic that will be able to provide after-hours, loving care to our hospital patients and boarders. In addition to our on-site hospital cameras and the professional veterinary care your pet already receives, our caregiver will be available in the late evenings, weekends and holidays to ensure the comfort and safety of your pets. The after hours caregiver will also be available work with the on-call doctor and meet clients with after-hour emergencies.
The addition of this position is part of our commitment to provide our patients with the highest level of care while maintaining our dedication to the quality service that you have come to expect.
Veterinary Services Now Offers Pet Portals
: Pet Portals is a private, secure access to YOUR pet’s health records through our website. Your password-secure Pet Portals account provides health information that’s tailored to the needs of your individual pet(s). With your Pet Portals account you can manage your pets’ health care at any time of the day, night or during holidays when our hospital isn’t open.
You can request a doctor’s appointment, a boarding or grooming reservation, refills on medications, topical treatments or diets, print vaccine schedules, set up reminders to administer Heartgard, Frontline, update your contact information and ask us any (non-emergency) question
Traveling with your pet? Pet Portals allows you to access your pet’s health information from anywhere in the world via our secure website. Need to travel unexpectedly and can’t make a boarding reservation? Use Pet Portals to leave detailed, easy to read pet care instructions for your pet sitter.
Pet Portals is a free service offered to you, our valued client, that allows you to manage your pet’s health care at YOUR pace. To begin using this great service all we need is your email address. Your secure password will then arrive to you shortly.
Registering is easy!
Click here to obtain your secure password.
Already registered with Pet Portal?
Click here to log in and begin managing your pet's health records.
Health News
Pet Insurance
Health Protection for Pet - Financial Protection for You
Pets are a part of our lives. They are our companions, guardians and best friends. But just like any loved one, they can fall into harm's way - from bee stings, allergic reactions, swallowing a foreign object or breaking a bone. Even the most caring pet owners are often unprepared to handle expensive veterinary treatments and surgeries that accidents or illness can bring.
Advances in veterinary medicine have made caring for pets incredibly sophisticated. Veterinarians now have access to many of the same tests and procedures available to humans. Performing CT scans, MRIs, orthopedic surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments are common and routine. Unfortunately, the cost of these new services can be expensive. If your pet has an accident or becomes ill, you may be facing a $2000 operation to save her life.
That is why many pet owners are securing their pet’s health with pet insurance. Pet insurance is simply “peace of mind” for pet owners. It reimburses the money you spend on your pet’s veterinary care so you won’t ever have to choose between their health and your personal finances. When your pet is ill or injured the last thing you need to worry about is the expense of its treatment.
Pet insurance not only ensures that pet owners can afford emergency care treatments but also offer wellness options for preventative care – such as annual check-ups, vaccinations, spaying, neutering, parasite & heartworm protection, blood work, dental cleanings and prescription flea and tick control and more.
Pet insurance companies and plans vary. It is a good idea to shop around carefully. Some key questions owners should ask are:
- What are the limitations of the coverage?
- Is there a preset schedule of limits for each condition?
- Can you choose your own veterinarian?
For additional information on Pet Insurance visit our " Related Links" page.
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