Our state of the art kennel offers a separate feline suite with 12 cages and 2 condos (for multiple cats) along with a playroom where cats can play individually on numerous "climbing, scratching and swinging toys. On the canine side, we have 42 indoor runs," 16 indoor/outdoor runs and 9 medium size cages. Canvas cots are available to each animal upon request. The dogs are excercised three to four times a day in one of three outdoor pens. We have recently added a large fenced area containing 8 fifteen foot runs and one wide open space for our guests to really stretch their legs. All of our guests enjoy Hills Science Diet meals unless otherwise specified by their owners. Each boarder is observed daily to ensure that any health or behavioral problems are addressed as quickly as possible. Our caring kennel staff and trained technicians make your pets feel as safe and comfortable as their own pets.

   Come visit our boutique, located in the lobby area of the hospital. You will find training and grooming aids as well as gourmet treats and dental supplies. We stock toys that promote the health and happiness of your pet and some toys that are just for fun! You can also find seasonal items and great gift ideas suitable for animal lovers. We would be glad to make special orders for your unusual or hard-to-find items.

   Home Again is a pet identification and retrieval system. A microchip is injected between the shoulder blades of your pet. You then register with the national database. A lost pet can then be scanned at any participating animal shelter or hospital and the owner will be notified of their location. Home Again provides a painless and inexpensive way to ensure the safety of your pet.
   Home Again also provides an ID tag bearing your pet's microchip number and a toll-free phone number. These phones are manned 24 hours a day to allow individuals to aid in the return of your pet.

   When introducing a new pet to your household, you should schedule a physical exam to ensure your new puppy or kitten is in good health from the start. You should have them tested for deadly diseases such as heartworms and lymes. Protect them from parasites like fleas, ticks, hookworms and roundworms and vaccinate to prevent rabies, distemper, bordetella and giardia. After the age of 6 months, your pet should be spayed/neutered to reduce cancer risk and to curb inappropriate behavior.

   If your pet is more than seven years old, he/she may need special care to stay happy and healthy. As pets age, their organs gradually lose functioning ability. They may experience kidney, liver and heart disease, diabetes, cancer or hyperthyroidism. Regular exams help identify problems early on. Many conditions, if diagnosed early enough, can be completely reversed or controlled for long periods of time.

   As in people, dogs and cats have an ideal weight. Achieving and maintaining that weight reduces the risk of health problems such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory difficulties and skin complaints. When your pet is at its ideal weight, you won't be able to see its ribs, but you should be able to feel them easily under the skin. You should be able to see a "waist" just behind the end of your pet's rib cage. Eads Animal Hospital has a full line of prescription diets to help your pet reach and maintain its ideal weight and to extend the life of your pet.

   Radiographs are necessary as a valuable diagnostic tool when evalauting an animal's condition. They provide information not only on broken or fractured bones, but also on the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal tract and the heart. Radiographs in combination with other testing allow veterinarians to completely assess a patient's health.

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   Eads Animal Hospital recommends spaying your dog after six months of age. Spaying/Neutering your pet prevents unwanted pregnancies, false pregnancies, breast cancer(by 99% if done prior to first heat cycle), breast infections, uterine infections and ovarian cancer. Our surgical package includes the following:

1. Pre-anesthetic exam
2. Preoperative blood work
3. Intravenous fluids
4. Preemptive pain medication with induction to anesthesia
5. Endotracheal intubation with gas anesthesia
6. Continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring
7. Recovery room care overnight
8. Laser surgery to remove female reproductive organs
9. Postoperative pain medication
10. Pain medication to go home with the patient

   This is a procedure that permanently removes the nails of the animal. All declaws are performed with a laser to decrease pain and bleeding, and to promote quick return to normal activities. We recommend that the animal be declawed around 4-6 months at the time of the neuter or spay. We also recommend that Yesterday's News cat litter be used for at least 10-14 days after surgery. This is a litter produced from recycled newspaper that eliminates dust and reduces potential infection.

   Our patients are monitored continually throughout anesthesia by both our technicians and a multi-modal anesthesic monitoring system. Parameters we monitor include blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and temperature. All of our patients are placed on thermal support to help maintain their body temperature during surgical procedures.

   Soft tissue surgery includes any surgery excluding bones and joints. All surgeries of this type are done with a CO2 laser which decreases pain, swelling and bleeding. Soft tissue surgeries range from removal of minor skin tumors to advanced abdominal procedures. All surgeries are done in a sterile environment with meticulous sterile technique. Presurgical and post-surgical pain management is a priority at Eads Animal Hospital.

   Orthopedic surgery includes procedures on the bones and joints. These may include torn ligaments, broken bones or dislocated joints. We use the latest techniques and equipment for these surgeries. The doctors at Eads Animal Hospital attend periodic training to remain current on the latest technology.

   Lasers have been used on humans for over 30 years and it is proving to be as beneficial to pets. We are proud to be among the few hospitals who offer the benefits of laser surgery specifically for pets. A laser is ideal for a wade variety of surgical procedures for pets. It can correct many common skin conditins such as cysts, tumors, warts and infections that may occur around the eyes, ears, in the mouth or anywhere on the skin. The significant reduction of pain, bleeding and swelling also reduces recovery time and is a more humane way to address post-operative discomfort.

   Veterinary dentistry includes the cleaning, adjustment, filing, extraction or repair of animals' teeth, and all other aspects of oral health care in animals. Common signs of oral disease include tooth fractures and visible plaque and tartar on your pet's teeth. You may also notice red or swollen gums, unusually bad breath or a change in your pet's eating habits or behavior. Excessive amounts of bacteria in the mouth can lead to other more serious medical problems such as heart, kidney, liver or lung disease. By removing plaque before it becomes tartar, many oral diseases can be prevented. All dental procedures are treated as surgeries. The animals are anesthetized, intubated, and are given I.V. fluids. During the procedure, we monitor heart rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, CO2 levels and temperature of the patient. They are kept on warming pads during recovery and given pain medication if necessary.

   Radiographs will show any underlying issues that could be causing problems at the present time or at some time in the future. It takes much less time to develop digital radiographs and they appear almost instantly on the monitor during the procedure. Because the images are on a computer, they can be manipulated to increase viewing clarity. This decreases the number of views that would need to be taken on a regular unit and thus decreases the amount of time the animal is anesthetized.

   Studies show that more than 50% of animals over the age of one and one half need some kind of dental work. It is the most frequently diagnosed health problem in pets. The most effective form of preventative dentistry is a prophylaxis (prophy). This is when plaque and tartar are removed. Specialized instruments are used to break up and remove the tartar that has built up and sometimes worn deep grooves into teeth. After the teeth have been scaled, they are polished.

   Many periodontal procedures can help save teeth that are in danger of infection or decay. Heavy tartar buildup can accumulate around an animal's teeth, and if unchecked, can lead to deterioration of the tooth and the soft tissue around it. A high speed drill is used to extract teeth. When a tooth is pulled, there is a space left where that tooth once was. That space is filled with a product which provides a matrix in which bone can regrow.

   Once your pet's teeth have been professionally cleaned, OraVet Barrier Sealant creates an invisible barrier that prevents plaque and tartar-forming bacteria from attaching to the teeth. It only takes a minute to apply and if applied weekly, can extend the time between cleanings significantly. OraVet can easily be used at home.