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SURGERY
Our doctors are able to perform most surgeries required. If there is a surgery that your pet needs that our doctors feel a specialist should perform, they will get that information for you and try to arrange the procedure.
We now have the latest in technology in anesthesia monitoring. Our monitoring system will be able to capture your pet's ECG, core body temperature, PCo2 (capnography), PO2 (pulse oximeter), pulse and respiration rates. We place intravenous catheters in all patients undergoing a general anesthesia for their safety as well. We suggest that presurgical blood work be done on all surgical patients so that we may be sure they will handle anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Please be sure to ask for an estimate on all surgeries. We do not want anyone being surprised by a high balance when you come to pick up your pet. We want you to be able to listen to the post operative instructions and comments the doctor may have for you at that time.
Please be sure to follow pre and post operative instructions for your pet.
Always call the hospital if you have any questions regarding your pet's condition following surgery.
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CHECK-UP
Our doctors recommend yearly checkups for all pets without any problems. If your pet is over eight years old or has a medical problem, our doctors suggest coming in at least twice a year. There are many medical problems that require examinations or blood work more often. Please follow the recommendations of the doctor. |
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PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Our doctors recommend heartworm preventative, flea control, tick control, and vaccinations as ways of preventing your pet from coming down with diseases. Many of the heartworm preventatives also prevent intestinal parasites, fleas, and ticks as well.
Please follow the recommendations of our doctors and staff to help keep your pet healthy for a long time to come. |
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LABORATORY
Our hospital is equiped to do many laboratory tests. In fact, the hospital recently upgraded the lab with equipment that can give us your pet's complete blood profile in just minutes. In addition, we use several outside laboratories for more comprehensive and specialized tests.
Blood and tissue analysis is very important. When a doctor encourages you to have these samples tested from your pet, consider it carefully before declining. The doctors try to give you all the information that they can on your pet's condition. Blood and tissue analysis many times is required to give you that information. |
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PHARMACY
Our hospital's pharmacy has a full line of preventative medicines such as Heartworm preventative, antibiotics, antifungal agents, anti-inflammatory agents, paricidal agents, neutricuticals, and herbal products.
If we do not have the drug or medication needed for your pet, our doctors will give you a prescription for these for an outside pharmacy or call it in if that is convenient for you.
There are occassions when we will need to use a "compounding pharmacy". This will happen when we need to use a drug that has been removed from the human and animal market but is still able to be used for animals, such as stilbesterol for urinary incontinence. Also this type of pharmacy may be used when we need to furnish your pet with a different form of a product or a different strength of a medication than can be normally found. An example of this would be using a medication transdermally which is applied to the ear. Another example would be a medication made into a liquid with a tuna flavoring for a cat.
If we use a compounding pharmacy, the technicians will explain to you how to actually acquire your prescription. |
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DENTISTRY
Prophylactic dental cleanings are very necessary for dogs and cats. Please have the procedure performed on your pet if the doctor suggests it. Waiting can be dangerous. It can lead to tooth root abscesses, gum and sinus infections, tooth loss, and even heart disease.
We now do dental radiographs (X rays) with a new exclusive veterinary dental X ray machine. This will help us determine if your pet has a tooth root abscess brewing so we may take care of that tooth before it becomes painful and infected.
Please follow pre and post dental instructions for your pet. If you have any questions following a dental procedure, please call the hospital.
Please ask for an estimate before dropping your pet off for a dental. We do not want anyone surprised when they come to pick up their pet. We want you to be able to listen to post dental instructions and any comments the doctor or technician may have for you.
Remember February and August are dental health months. Our hospital offers a reduced price dentistry in February and August of each year.
WE NOW OFFER NON-ANESTHETIC DENTAL CLEANING FOR YOUR PETS. THIS IS ARRANGED ONE DAY EACH MONTH, SO PLEASE CALL AND ASK ABOUT OUR NEXT SCHEDULED NON-ANESTHETIC DENTAL CLEANING DAY. YOUR PET WILL NEED TO BE CHECKED BY OUR DOCTORS FIRST TO BE SURE YOUR PET IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROCEDURE. IF YOUR PET'S TEETH NEED ADDITIONAL WORK SUCH AS EXTRACTIONS AND DENTAL X-RAYS, THIS WOULD HAVE TO BE SCHEDULED WITH ANESTHESIA. |
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HOUSE CALLS
Our doctors are available for house calls. Due to the fact that a house call takes more time than a normal office call, we must schedule these in advance. If a house call is what you request, please call to check on availability and fees.
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BOARDING
We have a full service Boarding and Grooming service at Animal House Boarding Kennel which is in the rear of our Animal Hospital.
Donna Nardiello has been our groomer for several years. She takes appointments for grooming Tuesday through Saturday. You can reach her at 561-439-2246.
Animal House hours are:
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday 4:00pm to 5:00pm. All days the kennel is closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
The telephone number for Animal House is 561-439-2246.
Up to date vaccines are required for boarding and grooming of your pet. Medications will be given to your pets if requested at an additional fee.
All pets are required to have a bath before leaving.
You may bring your pet's food, toys, and beds if you wish. Please call the kennel for any additional information and availability.
We also offer DOGGIE DAY CARE. Call for more information on this service.
We also do HURRICANE BOARDING. |
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GROOMING
We offer grooming of cats and dogs Tuesday through Saturday at Animal House Boarding and Grooming. The direct line is 561-439-2246. Donna Nardiello has been our groomer for several years. She is experienced in grooming every breed. If you have special requests, please call and ask if she can accomadate these requests.
We suggest calling Animal House at least a week in advance to make your appointment with Donna for your pet's grooming. |
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ACUPUNTURE/HERBOLOGY
Dr. Saxe has become certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in veterinary acupuncture and chinese herbology.
She has been using these to modalities to treat animals since 1988.
Acupuncture has been used for more than 4000 years throughout the world but primarily in China and Korea. It is presently used world wide.
In veterinary medicine as in human medicine, acupuncture and herbology are used to treat all aspects of medical problems.
Dr. Saxe uses acupuncture for many problems but mainly sees many cases of patients with severe arthritis. Acupuncture works very well for pain relief. She also treats many dogs and cats with disc problems in their backs and necks. In addition she sees many large breed dogs with degenerative myelopathy, which is a loss of feeling and control in the rear end and legs.
Dr. Saxe treats skin conditions, digestive problems, seizures, bladder and kidney conditions, and even behavioral problems with acupuncture and chinese herbs.
If you are interested in having your pet examined for a possible treatment with these modalities, please call the office for a consult appointment with Dr. Saxe.
It is very important that Dr. Saxe see your pet and make both an Eastern and Western diagnosis before giving you an opinion and treating your pet. |
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EXOTICS
Dr. Kirsten Love has had much experience in this field. She is very comfortable treating birds, reptiles, pocket pets and most exotic pets. Dr. Saxe has experience with exotic and pocket pets. The hospital sees rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, gerbils, sugar gliders, reptiles and all exotic birds.
When treating exotic pets and birds, it is important to get them to the veterinarian early! Do not take a wait and see attitude.
We also carry Harrison's Bird Diet for parrots and small birds.
Beak, wing and nail trims are done routinely. |
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DIAGNOSTICS
The hospital has a wide range of diagnostic tools. Our lab is equipped with an Idex blood chemistry analyser and lazer flow complete blood count analyzer as well as several microscopes.
In addition, we offer radiology (x-rays), endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
We also now offer Dental X-rays, to better serve you and your pet.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Our emergencies after hours are handled by and The Palm Beach Referral Service at 3092 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-434-5700 and the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Palm Beaches, 3425 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, Fl. 33406, 561-433-2244. The Emergency Clinics are open whenever we are closed. We hope you never experience the need for the Emergency Facilities, but want you to know they are there, fully staffed for your pet's possible crisis. |
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LASER SURGERY
Lantana-Atlantis Animal Hospital is proud to announce that we now offer Laser Surgery. Our 15 watt Millennium Medical System, CO2 laser emits a high energy light beam which is absorbed by the water inside living cells, immediately vaporizing the targeted tissue while leaving the surrounding cells undamaged. This produces a more favorable result than traditional surgical techniques, producing less pain, less blood loss, reduced infection, and a faster recovery. Lasers are able to produce these results by sealing nerve endings and blood vessels as they cut by the light beam. Furthermore, the laser's intense energy sterilizes tissue during its use, reducing the possibility of infection after surgery. Also, since there is no physical contact between the surgeon and the surgical site, there is no crushing or tearing of surrounding tissues, reducing swelling and contributing to a faster recovery.
Clinical applications for surgical laser are almost limitless. Feline declaw procedures are one of the most highly publicized uses for the laser in veterinary surgery. The results obtained from the laser declaw method are nothing short of remarkable. The procedure is almost completely bloodless, and postoperatively, the cat's feet are much more comfortable and very cosmetic. Another notable application is the removal of skin tumors that are very common in older dogs. With the laser, many of these tumors can be removed with only a local anesthetic and minimal shaving of hair. In some instances, the tumors can be removed during a standard office visit and the pet can go home immediately. Reduced surgical time and anesthetics may even reduce total client costs in certain procedures. Other examples of laser surgical procedures include: dog and cat neutering, oral surgery, and wound debridement.
Please feel free to call us with further questions regarding this remarkable advancement for veterinary medicine. |
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