Wellness Services

Wellness Exams

A regular physical examination is just as important for your pet as it is for you. Main Street Veterinary Hospital offers preventative and sick pet care for dogs and cats as well as birds, reptiles and exotic animals such as rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and "pocket pets" (hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice and sugar gliders).

Our veterinarians recommend a complete physical examination for your pet every six months. During a physical examination, we will listen to your pet's heart and lungs, evaluate your pet's vision, look in your pet's ears, check for any unusual lumps, bumps or swelling, and examine your pet's teeth and oral cavity.

Routine examinations give us an opportunity to develop a picture of your pet's overall health. Examinations are also essential in spotting problems before they become serious health issues. During an exam, we may also talk to you about home healthcare for your pet. An examination is also a good time for your pet to receive any vaccinations or tests that may be due or recommended. Ask us about scheduling an examination today.

Puppy and Kitten Wellness Care

Adding a new member to your family can be a fun and exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. The veterinarians at Main Street Veterinary Hospital are experienced in pediatric care and can help you make the adjustment without the anxiety.

Like infants, puppies and kittens require a series of monthly health exams and lab work during their first six months of life. Our comprehensive pediatric visits include a physical exam to ensure proper development, parasitic disease screening and treatment, and vaccinations. To help defray the costs of caring for a new puppy or kitten, the pediatric DLPP/FVRCP (distemper) vaccine is included in the examination fee. Main Street Veterinary Hospital also offers a discount for early spay and neuter surgery for puppies or kittens that are seen at our hospital for their vaccinations.

Vaccinations

While vaccines are an important part of your pet's health care, over-vaccinating can be dangerous. Main Street Veterinary Hospital does not believe that every pet needs every vaccination. Our doctors will design a preventive care program for your pet, including vaccinations and parasite prevention, based on your pet's individual needs and risk factors. We use only the safest vaccines and follow vaccination guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association.

Pharmacy

Our complete in-house pharmacy gives you the benefit of starting your pet's medication and treatments as soon as you get home. The pharmacy at Main Street Veterinary Hospital is stocked with a broad spectrum of pharmaceuticals commonly used in veterinary medicine. We also stock heartworm and flea and tick preventatives to protect your pet against deadly parasites.

Our experienced staff will explain how to administer your pet's medications and can also share tips for medicating uncooperative pets. Refills are easy and can be called in for quick and efficient pick-up, or requested online. Our online store also allows for home delivery of your medications.

Counseling

Nutritional Counseling

Good nutrition is the key to a healthy life for your pet. The benefits of nutritional counseling include weight loss, increased energy levels and a longer, healthier life. The doctors and staff at Main Street Veterinary Hospital can discuss the choices available for your pet's food, recommend a food that best meets your pet's specific needs, and help you determine appropriate feeding amounts and frequency. We can also assist with setting up a feeding program for your overweight pet or pet with special dietary requirements.

Behavioral Counseling

Behavior problems, while not uncommon in pets, are often complex to treat. They may even be the result of medical or environmental problems. Whether your pet is having trouble getting along with other pets or people in your home, urinating or defecating inappropriately or having problems with separation anxiety, Main Street Veterinary Hospital can help you and your pet solve these behavior problems. If your pet is having behavior problems, please speak to a staff member.

Microchipping: Permanent Identification For Your Pet

Each year, millions of pets go missing and statistics show that most never make it back to their homes. Implanting a microchip in your pet is a simple, painless way to avoid this tragedy.

A microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is implanted beneath your pet's skin between the shoulder blades, and stays there for the pet's entire life. The procedure to place the microchip is quick and simple and causes no more discomfort than a vaccination.

Each microchip is encoded with a unique number. This number, along with information about the owner and pet, are added to a national pet registry. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have electronic scanners for detecting and reading these implanted microchips. Found pets presented to veterinary hospitals or animal shelters are routinely scanned for a microchip. If a microchip is detected, the registry is called and the owner can be contacted. Main Street Veterinary Hospital uses the Home Again microchip system. If your pet has been microchipped, be sure to update your contact information with the national pet registry when any changes occur.