Andover Animal Hospital
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Services
General Wellness
The foundation of all medicine is wellness. At Andover Animal Hospital, we provide comprehensive wellness examinations throughout your pet's life, and believe this is the most important service we can offer you and your pet. From puppy/kitten-hood through adult and senior years, we educate our clients on health concerns unique to their pet's life stage and breed.
From routine services such as vaccinations, parasite screening, behavioral/training consultations, and heart-worm preventatives, to more complex issues such as injuries and illness, our experience, compassion, and trusted client relationships ensure optimal health throughout your pet's life.
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Dentistry
Annual dental exams and cleanings are recommended to protect your pet from many health problems and help them maintain a healthy and clean mouth.
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Diet & Nutrition
Proper diet and nutrition can help your pet fight against disease, maintain a proper weight, and promote the overall well-being of your pet.
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Parasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)
Parasites such as fleas and ticks can be very damaging to your pet’s health. Preventive measures should be taken year-round to inhibit potential outbreaks.
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Wellness & Preventive Care
Annual wellness exams evaluate your pets overall health, detect problems before they become serious, and keep them on track to live a long, healthy life.
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Vaccinations
Preventative care is an important aspect in maintaining your pet’s health. Proper vaccination is vital in protecting them against harmful diseases.
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Microchipping
Microchip identification is the most reliable way to reunite lost pets with their owners.
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Exotic Pets
Exotics: Yes, we do see and treat pets other than cats and dogs! We see pets such as hamsters, gerbils, rats, chinchillas, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, ferrets, and rabbits.
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Pharmacy & Retail
We have an in-clinic retail display area that includes Hill's prescription diets and Purina veterinary diets as well as a fully-stocked pharmacy with medication available in-clinic and online.
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Electronic Records
You may think this is an odd service to list, but not every hospital provides this, and we have found that there is no comparison to the old method of handwriting records.
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Diagnostic Services
In-house diagnostic technology includes hematology and chemistry equipment, state-of-the-art digital radiography, cardiac and abdominal ultrasound capability, a microscope for skin and ear cytologies and intestinal parasite evaluation, testing for lyme, anaplasma, heartworm, feline leukemia, and feline immunodeficiency virus, screening for pancreatitis, and blood pressure monitoring.
We regularly utilize outside reference laboratories as needed for more specialized testing, including cytology, biopsy, endocrine, allergy, and ECG. We are fortunate to have board-certified radiologists, oncologists, pathologists, internal medicine specialists, surgeons, ophthalmologists, and nutritionists available for consultation.
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Diagnostic Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a highly useful tool when evaluating heart conditions, internal organs, cysts and tumors, and diagnosing pregnancy.
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Radiography
We’re equipped to perform routine radiography services to identify many types of illness or injury when pets are sick or suffer a trauma.
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Laboratory Services
Diagnostic testing can identify problems your pet may be experiencing so that proper treatment can begin before a condition worsens.
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Allergies
Allergies can make life uncomfortable for your pet. Protect them from irritation with proper testing and treatment to relieve any symptoms.
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Dental Radiography
Your pet's dental health is very important which is why dental radiography is recommended to avoid or treat any potential disease.
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Surgery Services
We provide a wide range of surgical services at our hospital, including spays and neuters, ruptured cruciate ligament repair, cystotomies (bladder stone removal), and mass removals, as well as emergency services such as laceration repair and foreign body removal. Anesthetic protocols are customized to your pet's particular needs, and pre-anesthetic bloodwork is recommended.
To help ensure the safety and comfort of your pet during their surgical procedure, our facility utilizes proper sterilization techniques; surgical monitoring including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and ECG; heat to keep your pet warm; intravenous fluids if needed to keep your pet hydrated; extra pain medications; and close post-surgical monitoring.
Certified/Registered Veterinary Technicians and trained veterinary assistants provide attentive nursing care for your pet before, during and after their procedure.
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Spay & Neuter
Spaying or neutering your pet can help them live a longer, healthier life, minimize behavior problems, and help control the population of unwanted dogs and cats.
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Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform soft tissue surgery for a number of medical reasons. This common surgery can be used for most anything non-joint or bone related.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery can help pets who suffer from joint problems, torn ligaments, broken bones, and even help correct congenital problems.
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Holistic & Therapy Services
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Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a surgery-free, drug-free, noninvasive treatment to reduce pain, inflammation, and speed the healing process. Veterinary laser therapy has been scientifically proven to help treat post-surgical pain and many acute and chronic conditions.
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Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture therapy for your pet is a pain-free way to treat a variety of conditions, primarily those dealing with inflammation and pain.
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End of Life Care
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Euthanasia
Euthanizing a pet is not an easy decision. We are here to discuss options and assist in every way we can during this difficult time.
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Cremation
There are a number of wonderful ways to memorialize your beloved pet. Cremation can be a lovely way to honor and celebrate their lives.
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Hospice Care
We strive to provide the best quality of life possible for pets who may be suffering from a terminal condition or disease.
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Accreditations & Certifications
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American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only accrediting organization for companion animal veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada.
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American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is instrumental in advancing feline veterinary care through their publications of Practice Guidelines, Position Statements, and other educational resources.
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