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Rabbit Spay
If not spayed, 90% of female rabbits will develop uterine cancer. We highly recommend spaying your rabbit.

Lead/Zinc Testing
Lead and zinc toxicity is very common in birds. Symptoms may include weakness, bloody droppings, regurgitation, seizures or other strange behavior.

Avian Blood Sexing
A blood test can answer the simple question. "Is it a boy or a girl?"

Dentistry
If your pet has bad breath, drools a lot, paws at his face, or is showing a preference for soft food, he may be experiencing tooth problems.

Endoscopy
The removal of some foreign bodies, if detected in a timely fashion, may be removed via endoscopy, avoiding possible abdominal surgery.

Psittacosis Testing
Birds can harbor a disease called Psittacosis which is contagious to humans especially if immunosuppressed.

Deworming
All kittens and puppies should be routinely dewormed. A negative fecal sample does not necessarily indicate absence of parasites; eggs are shed intermittently.

Topical Parasite Control
A new topical anti-parasitic medication called Revolution, not only kills fleas and ticks but also controls heartworm, some intestinal parasites, sarcoptic mange and ear mites.

Cardiac Consultations
An ECG can actually be transmitted over the phone lines to a Cardiologist to assess the health of your pet’s heart.

Urinary Obstructions
Male cats that appear unable to urinate should be seen immediately. They may have a urinary blockage, which if left untreated can be fatal.

Senior Pet Care
Routine blood testing, ECG, thyroid testing and nutritional counseling is all part of a comprehensive Senior Pet workup.

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