Advanced Veterinary Care in Northwest Houston, Texas
When you choose Hearthstone Animal Clinic as the healthcare partner for you and your pet, the hospital and its staff commits to providing personalized care within a family-oriented atmosphere.
As medical professionals, we know providing the best care means maintaining your pet’s health and well-being, as well as minimizing the lifetime cost of care through individualized preventive care plans. This is why we recommend comprehensive pet wellness exams, vaccines, thorough dental care, lost pet microchip ID and nutritional counseling. We are also supported by a range of veterinary diagnostic technology, a state-of-the-art surgical suite and a network of board certified veterinary specialists if further medical consultation is necessary.
Some pets may benefit from DNA testing to helpy identify their breed, while other pets may need some form of behavioral counseling to help settle their more erratic behavior. No matter your pet’s preventive care needs, the hospital’s facility and services are designed to provide high-quality care through each stage of your pet’s life.
Good Communication Leads to Good Health
Superior preventive medicine also includes strong client-doctor communication. It is important that we respect your thoughts, opinions and concerns while sharing veterinary knowledge with you. In fact, client education is something we emphasize at the hospital.
At Hearthstone Animal Clinic, we understand the special role your pet plays in your family, which is why we are dedicated to becoming a trusted partner in your pet’s health care. The clinic motto is “We treat you and your pet like part of our family,” which is something many clients would say we live up to each and every day.
We take ample time to get to know you and your pet. Call us at (218) 859-9244 to make an appointment. If you have any questions about the hospital, feel free to reach out on the contact us page.
The Best Pet Wellness Care in Northwest Houston
Hearthstone Animal Clinic knows that the cornerstone of any preventive care program for your pet is a regular and thorough wellness exam. A nose-to-tail medical exam will allow your veterinarian to assess the health of your pet, notice potential signs of trouble at an early stage, and offer important information on the care of your specific type and breed of pet.
A wellness exam also provides you with an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the health and care of your pet. In all, routine wellness exams are an important piece of your pet’s preventive health care plan.
When you bring your pet to Hearthstone Animal Clinic, your veterinarian will:
- Examine your pet’s lungs – There are a number of health issues that can be detected by listening to your pet’s lungs. These include respiratory infections, obstructive diseases and other pulmonary issues.
- Check your pet’s heart – Your veterinarian can tell a lot about the health of your pet’s heart by listening for murmurs and other irregular heart beat patterns through a stethoscope. Identifying an irregular beat or indications of obstruction can lead to early diagnosis and treatment.
- Take a look at the teeth and oral cavity – Proper oral health is important for maintaining the overall systemic health of your pet because these infections can enter the blood stream and infect other areas of the body. Dental disease is also one of the most common health issues in pets as well as one of the most preventable.
- Look at your pet’s eyes – Ocular conditions such as glaucoma are relatively common in older pets and, as with other vision-related issues, can be treated when discovered early.
- Examine the ears – Infections, ear mites, low-grade allergies and other related health issues are relatively common in companion animals. It is easy for your veterinarian to take a look inside the ears to see if there are any indications of ear disease.
- Examine the lymph nodes, abdomen and skin – Your veterinarian will look for any unusual bumps or swellings as well as skin discolorations, lesions and hair loss, which can indicate the presence of dermatological conditions or even systemic illness such as metabolic diseases.
- Palpate joints and muscles – Arthritis and other orthopedic issues are relatively common in companion animals, especially those older than about six years of age. However, early detection and treatment can help relieve pain and offer your pet many more active years.
- Lab testing – While your veterinarian’s natural senses are good at helping detect a number of health issues, laboratory testing allows us to evaluate the function of internal organs, blood count levels and other systems. These tests are critical for uncovering underlying diseases that otherwise would remain unnoticed until serious symptoms occur.