Veterinarian Services
Veterinarian Services in Westwood & Pompton Lakes, NJ
We offer quality and comprehensive veterinarian care for furry friends across the Tri-State area at our Westwood and Pompton Lakes, NJ clinics. Alongside primary care, like checkups or other routine services, we provide critical emergency pet care. Pets and their families find caring, compassionate, and highly trained staff there for pets at every step of their age journey, from puppies or kittens to seniors.
Wellness and Preventative Care
Wellness and preventative care ensure pets live for as long as possible. The pet’s age determines how often they should be receiving wellness exams. During exams, veterinary technicians usually administer vaccines on a one- to three-year basis. They may also conduct disease screenings, external and internal parasite prevention, and dietary management.
When should my pet have a wellness exam?
Puppies and kittens visit the veterinarian more frequently during their growing stages, usually every three to four weeks. This is to administer the necessary vaccines and ensure pets are developing and growing properly. As pets grow older, many owners only take them to the veterinarian for updated vaccines. However, they should still have annual checkups with their vet. Senior dogs should visit the veterinarian every six months. They may also partake in pet rehabilitation and wellness services.
How do wellness exams work?
A wellness exam looks at the pet’s overall health and detects conditions before they impact them. Wellness exams begin with the veterinary team taking vital signs. Veterinarian techs also monitor the pet’s temperature and body condition. If a pet has testing done, they may also evaluate lab work during this time.
Dentistry
Brushing a pet’s teeth can be difficult for a variety of reasons. However, dental care is essential for preventing future health issues like periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss, as well as spreading bacterial infections through the bloodstream. Eventually, this may impact a pet’s kidneys, heart, or lungs. Veterinarians recommend that pets receive annual dental exams and cleanings.
Teeth Exams, Cleaning, and Polishing
During teeth cleaning, pets are put under anesthesia. This ensures veterinarians can examine the teeth properly and safely. After the cleaning, veterinarians inspect the mouth for signs of diseases, like pockets around the tooth’s root, gum loss, or root exposure.
Tooth Extractions/Minor Oral Surgery
Some pets may have advanced periodontal disease. In this case, the tooth cannot be saved and must be removed through oral surgery. This ensures the root is eliminated so pets avoid bacterial infections. We offer tooth extraction procedures, as well as minor oral surgery. Veterinarians only remove teeth that are beyond repair or cleaning.
Pet Vaccines
Just like humans, pets must receive regular vaccinations to live long and healthy lives. We administer the following vaccines:
Feline Vaccination
Required cat vaccinations can vary, and each pet owner will want to discuss their options and benefits with their veterinarian.
What Vaccines Are Recommended?
- Calicivirus
- Feline leukemia
- Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
- Panleukopenia
- Rabies
- Rhinotracheitis
Canine Vaccination
While puppies and adult dogs receive different vaccinations, dogs may receive other vaccinations based on certain factors. These factors include their risk of transmitting infections to other dogs and animals, universal exposure risk, and disease severity.
What Are the Core Vaccinations?
- Bordetella
- Canine distemper
- Canine influenza
- Canine parvovirus
- Hepatitis
- Leptospirosis
- Lyme vaccine
- Rabies
Why are vaccinations important?
Similar to humans, pets require vaccinations to prevent the development of certain diseases and illnesses, such as distemper or rabies. These diseases can be passed between animals or people. Vaccinations ensure everyone is safe from harm and prevent costly potential medical expenses if these conditions do arise.
How are vaccines administered?
Vaccines can be administered in a variety of ways, including orally, intra-nasally, or under the skin (subcutaneous).
Diagnostic Services in Westwood & Pompton Lakes, NJ
Our veterinary team uses in-house, state-of-the-art diagnostic technology. Ultrasound capabilities, digital radiography, and endoscopies allow veterinarians to diagnose hematology, cardiac, and abdominal conditions. For skin and ear cytology, veterinarians use a microscope to evaluate intestinal parasites. The office also conducts screenings for blood pressure and pancreatitis, as well as tests for:
- Lyme disease
- Heartworm
- Anaplasmosis
- Ehrlichia
- Feline leukemia
- Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
The diagnostic services offered are as follows:
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Veterinarians use ultrasounds to diagnose pregnancy, as well as conditions in the heart and internal organs, like cysts or tumors. To complete the ultrasound, veterinarians may use X-ray technology alongside ultrasound to determine other important information, such as the organ’s position and size.
Radiography
We provide radiography services like computed tomography (CT) scans for sick or injured pets. Radiography offers a minimally invasive way to diagnose medical conditions using X-ray technology. Veterinarian techs may use other diagnostic methods along with radiography efforts.
Laboratory Services
Laboratory services help detect potential medical conditions before they can affect pets. Veterinarians may complete lab work during routine wellness visits. Laboratory services are also available for pets visiting unexpectedly or for an emergency. Services include blood and urine tests to identify problems in the endocrine system, kidneys, pancreas, or liver.
Allergies
Pets can have a variety of allergies, from food to skin to bacterial allergies. Pet owners can save their pets from uncomfortable symptoms by completing diagnostic allergy testing. From this diagnosis, our veterinarians develop a long-term care plan for pets. This helps eliminate symptoms and keeps pets living happy.
Special Health Services and Therapy in Westwood & Pompton Lakes, NJ
For pets that require specialized services, our veterinary team offers many, including:
Endocrinology
Pets have an endocrine system that works to produce necessary hormones. When a pet has a condition affecting their endocrine system, this can cause their bodies to produce too many or too few hormones. Veterinary endocrinology specialists can diagnose and treat the following conditions:
- Addison’s disease
- Cushing’s disease
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
Gastroenterology
We help pets dealing with stomach or intestinal issues. Veterinary techs have the tools and knowledge to treat a range of gastroenterology conditions, including:
- Colitis
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
- Gastroenteritis
- Pancreatitis
- Small intestinal malabsorption
Piezoelectric Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses sound energy and proteins to penetrate deep tissues and promote bone healing. It does this by stimulating the natural regeneration process in the body. Shockwave treatments typically take five to 10 minutes to complete. During the procedure, pets are put under anesthesia. It is a minimally invasive procedure, so pets have a decreased recovery time.
Shockwave therapy is beneficial for many conditions, including:
- Damage to soft tissues
- Degenerative joint disease
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Joint inflammation
- Osteoarthritis pain
STEM CELL THERAPY
Stem cells are often used to promote healing within the body, as they take damaged or dead tissues and regenerate them into cells. They come from fat tissue or bone marrow from cats, dogs, and horses. Pets can receive two types of stem cells – embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells. These stem cells can be used for:
- Blood vessels
- Bones
- Cardiac elements
- Cartilage
- Fat
- Ligaments
- Liver
- Muscle, nerve, or tendon tissue
Pets can also receive platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
Surgery Services and Holistic and Therapy Services in Westwood & Pompton Lakes, NJ
If a pet requires surgery, our veterinary team conducts surgeries with compassion and warmth in mind. The staff understands how stressful surgery can be on pets and their owners. That’s why our veterinarians take a conservative, empathetic approach to surgical services.
During surgeries, pets go under anesthesia for comfort and safety. The amount of anesthesia a pet receives depends on their needs, age, and current health conditions. Veterinarians also ensure proper sterilization practices and monitoring of pets throughout surgery, including electrocardiography (ECG), pulse oximetry, and blood pressure. Pets are kept warm with heaters and given intravenous fluids to keep them hydrated.
The surgery, holistic, and therapy services offered include:
Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue surgeries include any procedures on body areas not related to bones or joints, including:
- Cardio-thoracic
- Ear, nose, and throat
- Gastrointestinal
- Hepatic
- Oncological
- Skin reconstruction
- Urogenital
Common soft tissue surgeries in pets are cystotomies (bladder stone removal) and mass removals. Our veterinarians use pain management techniques to ensure the comfort and safety of pets.
Spay and Neuter
Spay and neuter procedures are common, as all pets require one to live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Without them, female pets are at risk of developing mammary tumors and uterine infections. Unneutered male pets may exhibit unwanted behaviors, such as urinating in the house, mounting, or aggression. Most pets should be spayed or neutered around four to six months old, while larger dog breeds may require the procedure around six to 12 months old.
Orthopedic Surgery
Pets dealing with joint, ligament, or bone pain can benefit from our orthopedic surgery services. Signs a pet is suffering from an orthopedic injury include:
- Having trouble getting up
- Favoring one leg while walking
- Limping while walking
- Experiencing swelling or stiffness in the leg
- Showing decreased activity
With orthopedic surgery, pets can receive treatment for broken bones or joint issues, as well as torn ligaments, such as ruptured cruciate ligament repairs. This type of surgery focuses on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or cranial cruciate ligament (CCL).
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is most commonly used to promote healing after surgery and treat acute and chronic illnesses in pets. This procedure is noninvasive, meaning pets can receive it without requiring an incision. It’s designed to decrease pain and swelling in problem areas.
Emergency Surgery
Pets requiring emergency services can receive them at our hospital. Emergency procedures include foreign body removal and laceration repair.
Following all surgical procedures, pets are prescribed medications for pain, swelling, and infections.
Seek Veterinarian Services in Westwood and Pompton Lakes, NJ
Pet owners who choose us work with certified and registered veterinary technicians, as well as trained veterinary assistants. We complete each veterinary service with your pet in mind, ensuring their comfort throughout visits and bringing peace of mind to pet owners.
Located in Westwood and Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, we serve pets throughout the Tri-State area. Pet owners also turn to us for pet boarding and daycare. We offer our Affinity Suites Luxury Pet Daycare and Affinity Suites Luxury Boarding. To learn more about our veterinarian services, contact us or request an appointment today.
Service Available At:
Westwood
- 346 Kinderkamack Rd.
Westwood, NJ 07675 - 201-885-5040
- Monday to Sunday: 9 AM to 10 PM
Pompton
- 9 Cannonball Rd. Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
- 973-835-4774
- Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 9 PMSaturday: 10 AM – 2 PMSunday: Closed