Sarasota Animal Hospital offers a wide variety of services striving to meet the needs of all our customers. We understand how important your pet is in being a member of your family and we are committed to providing the absolute best veterinary care available.
When you call, please ask our staff about any of these services and we will gladly take the time to discuss what we can do to help you keep your pet healthy and happy.
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We cannot overemphasize the importance of proactive dental care for our pets. Pets are much more likely to show signs of discomfort from dental issues. We follow the highest standards of care including the safest anesthetic protocols, preoperative pain management, and digital dental x-rays.
Bring your pet by for a complimentary dental health assessment by one of our certified veterinary technicians!
Our x-ray imaging system is digital, allowing for the finest quality of images, as well as a Board-certified Radiologist’s opinion in a matter of moments, when the need arises.
Dr. Mark Downing is Trained in Veterinary Acupuncture, and he leads our hospital in practicing Integrative Medicine. Integrative Medicine combines the most advanced diagnostic tools of Western medicine with ancient healing techniques of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, allowing for additional therapy options with minimal side effects. This means we are able to improve our patients’ quality of life through therapeutic exercises, massage, dietary therapy and herbal therapy. Osteoarthritis, Cancer, Kidney Disease, Paralysis, Anxiety / Seizures are just a few conditions that benefit from this technique.
We adhere to the latest Pain Management Guidelines published by AAHA, AAFP and the IVAPM for all species that we see. This means that we anticipate, prevent and continuously assess pain levels in our patients, and employ a variety of methods to alleviate pain.
We strive to stock medications, therapeutic diets, and other products that can improve your pet’s quality of life.Should you choose to purchase products from a third party online establishment, we ask that you print, sign and return our online pharmacy waiver to us. Available in our resources tab.
Our year-round well-care plans offer peace of mind.We’ve taken the guess-work out of what our pets need to stay healthy – we even cover sick exams for plan participants. We have several options for each life stage, and each plan can be paid monthly (with credit card), or can be paid ‘up front’ for an additional savings. Let us meet your pet and our doctors will recommend a plan that works best for you and your family!
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Sometimes your pets behavior can be the result of a physical cause, and sometimes it is not. We have trained behavior specialists that can work with your pet to help eliminate issues like separation anxiety or obsessive behavior. We work to train both you and your pet to better understand each other. We will help you as an owner learn patience with your pet and how to recognize the signs your pet is giving.
Microchips have reunited thousands of pets with their families. We offer microchipping services for cats and dogs and recommend that all your pets, even those that do not venture outside get microchipped. The procedure is safe and quick and will give you peace-of-mind for your pet’s life.
Need more information on microchipping your pet? Need to register your pet?
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The most tragic thing about loving many of our pets is their shortened life span, when compared to ours. This, combined with the fact that they are completely reliant on our care their entire lives, makes us feel as if we are losing a child when their times comes to leave this Earth. Our veterinarians understand when to shift focus from diagnostics, prevention and treatment to pain management and palliative care.And when the time comes, we celebrate the life of your pet and allow them to pass peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge. At times, arrangements can be made to have this done at your residence. Please inquire by phone.
There are many benefits for your pet from a balanced, specific diet including the alleviation of symptoms of allergies and many other diseases. Our trained and certified staff will help you if your pet needs more dietary attention. Whether they need to lose a few pounds or gain some much needed weight we offer a variety of foods and supplements to help.
Whether your pet is recovering from surgery or is just coping with age and arthritis, we can help. Our trained team members will help your pet get through their pain to have a more mobile and happier life. Your pet’s happiness and comfort are our primary concerns.
