Acupuncture
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What Is acupuncture? It's a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been used in humans and animals over thousands of years to treat a variety of problems, including pain, arthritis, heart, lung, kidney, digestive, hormone, allergic, reproductive and mental illness. Acupuncture points are specific spots on the body surface where a practitioner applies stimulation by inserting a sterile needle for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Each point has a unique location and physiological effect. Case studies have shown that acupuncture can enhance your dog's comfort, emotional stability and overall health.
Acupuncture is a very safe medical procedure when administered by a qualified practitioner. Very few negative effects have been found in clinical cases. Each session may take 20 to 45 minutes; the first session usually takes longer than follow-up appointments. Some results can be seen immediately but others will require several treatments. Generally a minimum of 3 to 5 treatments 1-2 weeks apart for chronic conditions are needed before one can except improvement. |
Clinical trials indicate that acupuncture therapy can be effective in the following conditions :
· Musculoskeletal problems: muscle soreness, back pain, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint disease. · Neurological disorders: seizures, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), laryngeal hemiplegia, and facial and radial nerve paralysis. · Gastrointestinal disorders: Diarrhea, gastric ulcers, colic, vomiting, constipation, and impactions. · Other chronic conditions: anhidrosis, heaves, asthma, cough, uveitis, renal failure, chronic liver disease, behavioral problems, infertility, Cushing's disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, geriatric weakness, and skin problems. · Quality of life, maintenance and enhancement, and hospice care. |
Anesthetic Procedures
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Here at Brazos Animal Hospital, we take surgery very seriously and provide the best care for each patient.
Some of our most common procedures include: · Dental Cleaning · Ear Hematoma · Laceration repair · Mass Removal · Spay/Neuter · Urinary and GI surgery |
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Boarding
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Brazos Animal Hospital offers a clean, spacious kennel for your pet's boarding needs. Dogs and cats are required to have up-to-date vaccines and proof of vaccination is required. We recommend all dogs and cats be on heartworm preventative and flea-control year-round. Pets with fleas and/or ticks are treated for external parasites at the owner's expense. Dogs and cats are fed Science Diet Sensitive Stomach; however, if a pet owner requests a special diet, the food must be supplied by the owner at check-in time. Before boarding your pet, we usually recommend you make reservations. If you are planning to board your pet during a holiday, reservations are required well in advance.
Boarding drop-off and pick-up hours are: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00pm. |
Dietary Counseling
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If you think your pet is having problems with any of the conditions mentioned below, give us a call or schedule an appointment to learn more about our prescription foods and how they can help keep your pet more comfortable.
· Adverse reactions to food and inflammatory skin conditions · Arthritis/Mobility problems · Diabetes Mellitus · Gastrointestinal Disorders · Obesity · Urolithiasis and much more! We also offer a variety of treats that can be used with certain prescription foods. |
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Emergency
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If there is an emergency during normal business hours please give us a call. If an emergency arises outside of hospital hours, emergency services are provided by the on call Doctor. In case of an emergency, please call (940) 325-2273; the answering service will provide you with a number to reach our on call Doctor.
If Dr. Smith or Dr. Hester is not available, clients will be referred to: Fort Worth Animal Emergency Hospital They are open 24/7. Phone: (817) 263-2900 Fax: (817) 263-2901 Address: 4631 Citylake Blvd West Fort Worth, TX 76132 |
Grooming
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The grooming staff at Brazos Animal Hospital leaves your pet looking and feeling his or her best! Our professional groomer is available to our clients and is ready to perform all types of cuts, from AKC-standard to your personal wishes. Please call the hospital for prices. Our grooming hours are: Monday—Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and every other Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00pm.
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Hospitalization
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We offer (day) hospitalization when needed for our patients. This could mean your pet was admitted into the hospital for observation for the day. The reason we refer to it as day hospitalization is that we do not have the staff to stay after hours. This is based differently on each case and in more serious cases we may refer your pet to the emergency hospital for overnight care. While your pet stays for the day he/she will be placed in their own kennel and monitored closely by the veterinarian and technicians. Additional to your pets stay they may also receive medications prescribed by the doctor or fluid therapy. Please feel free to call us at anytime to check up on your pet and we promise to keep them as comfortable as possible.
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Laboratory
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With our in-house laboratory the veterinarians are able to quickly diagnose a few conditions like ear infections, urinary tract infections or diabetes. We collect samples including blood, ear swabs, fecal or urine to help us determine a proper diagnosis. In some cases we may send samples off to our reference laboratory if more testing is required. |
Laser Therapy
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Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions.
· Rapid relief of pain without the use of addictive prescription painkillers · Strong anti-inflammatory effect · Non-surgical treatment · No negative side effects · Timely healing of sprains & strains · Rapid recovery of the structural integrity of injured region · Rapid resolution of swollen areas · Immediate improvement of local blood circulation · Rapid repair of superficial injuries, such as wounds and ulcers MLS Laser therapy has been cleared by the FDA and proven successful as evidenced by extensive studies. |
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Preventatives
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Heartworm, Intestinal Parasite and Flea Prevention for Cats
Cheristin (topical flea prevention, each vial will last 30 days) Protects against:
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Heartworm and Intestinal Parasite Prevention for Dogs
Iverhart Max (soft flavored chew, each chew will last 30 days) Protects against:
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Trifexis (chewable flavored tablet, each tablet will last for 30 days) Protects against:
Bravecto (flea and tick prevention) a chewable flavored wafer, each wafer will last for 12 weeks. Protects against:
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Radiology
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Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions.
· Rapid relief of pain without the use of addictive prescription painkillers · Strong anti-inflammatory effect · Non-surgical treatment · No negative side effects · Timely healing of sprains & strains · Rapid recovery of the structural integrity of injured region · Rapid resolution of swollen areas · Immediate improvement of local blood circulation · Rapid repair of superficial injuries, such as wounds and ulcers MLS Laser therapy has been cleared by the FDA and proven successful as evidenced by extensive studies. |
Ultrasonography
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Medical ultrasound (also known as diagnostic sonography or ultrasonography) is a diagnostic imaging technique based on the application of ultrasound. It is used to see internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, vessels and internal organs. Its aim is often to find a source of a disease or to exclude any pathology.
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Vaccinations
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Recommended Vaccines and Testing for Cats
Rabies FVRCP - Rhinotracheitis/Calcivirus/Panleukopenia FELV - Feline Leukemia Virus Fecal Test - to ensure your pet has no intestinal parasites. 
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Recommended Vaccines and testing for Dogs
Rabies DHLPP - Distemper/Hepatitis/Leptospirosis/Parainfluenza/Parvovirus Bordetella Heartworm Test - to make sure your pet remains heartworm negative. Fecal Test - to ensure your pet has no intestinal parasites. 
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Be proactive in your pets life, don't wait until its too late!
