Wellness Care
Wellness Program
Preventive care is the key to keeping your pet healthy and happy. It is our goal to prevent illness whenever possible, and routine examinations and a complete preventive health care plan are the best ways to stop illness and disease before they affect your pet's quality of life.
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic provides comprehensive wellness programs that are specifically designed for your pet's unique needs. We take into account factors such as your pet's age, lifestyle, and other risk factors when designing a wellness plan for your beloved companion. All wellness programs include a complete physical examination, testing for internal parasites, heartworm and flea control procedures, vaccinations, and specialized laboratory tests that aid in the prevention of disease.
Vaccinations
Up-to-date vaccinations are the cornerstone of your pet's health care plan. Every pet is unique and so each pet has different needs when it comes to vaccinations. We work closely with you to develop a vaccine protocol for your pet based on his or her needs and lifestyle. Some vaccines require annual boosters, while others do not. We vaccinate appropriately based on each pet's individual needs.
Internal Medicine
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary facility capable of providing treatment for your pet in a number of different areas. We cover all aspects of internal medicine and can treat a variety of conditions in the following areas:
- Cardiology
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
- Many more
Puppy And Kitten Care
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic wants to help welcome your new puppy or kitten into your home! The puppy/kitten years are a critical time in your pet's life. Vaccinations are particularly important and we create a vaccine protocol that is tailored specifically to your pet. Getting an early start on dental care is also a must. We help you start a dental routine for your pet that helps prevent periodontal disease and get him or her used to dental cleanings.
We are proud to offer a special welcoming kit for new puppy and kitten owners filled with valuable health care information about your newest family member. This information helps you make informed decisions about the care and training of your new pet. Each kit also includes samples of IAMS pet food, a free month of heartworm and/or flea prevention and a complimentary toothbrush and toothpaste sample to promote your new pet's oral hygiene. Call us today to schedule an appointment for your new puppy or kitten.
Senior Pet Care
Older pets make wonderful companions, and thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer than ever. Your senior pet has medical needs that are very different from puppies and kittens, though. Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic works with you to develop a health care plan that ensures your pet is safe and happy throughout his or her "golden years".
Pets age faster than people and pets are considered to be "seniors" around age 7. Prevention is the key to keeping older pets healthy. Symptoms of disease or a chronic condition many not be readily apparent. In some cases, conditions that may look like the usual signs of "old age" could actually be signs of a more serious problem, such as arthritis, periodontal disease, kidney failure or cancer. We recommend all senior pets undergo at least one physical examination each year, though more frequent examinations are encouraged. During an examination, we also perform a number of routine blood tests that can detect the signs of heart disease, heartworm infection, diabetes and other health problems.
You are an important ally in keeping your senior pet healthy! If your pet is experiencing any changes in behavior, we urge you to bring him or her in for a check-up. Together, we can make sure you and your faithful companion enjoy many more years together.
Microchipping
Pet identification is a must! But a sturdy collar and ID tag may not be enough to ensure your pet returns home safely if he or she is lost. Microchipping your pet is a safe, effective way to help your pet make it home safe and sound.
A microchip is about the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is implanted underneath your pet's skin between the shoulder blades during a process similar to a vaccination. Each microchip is encoded with unique information about your pet. This information corresponds to data in a national database. Veterinary hospitals and animal shelters across the country are equipped with special scanners capable of detecting and reading microchips. If your pet is lost, his or her microchip is scanned and the information is used to reunite you and your best friend.
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic uses the Bayer resQ microchip system. ResQ provides a lifetime free registration with its information database. It is an ISO microchip, which allows for easy travel into other countries. Please ask our staff for more information about microchipping your pet.
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital located at 5655 Bigger Rd. Kettering, OH 45440 offering veterinary medicine and surgery, laser surgery, orthodontic treatment, root canals, orthopedic surgery, ultrasound and endoscopy for dogs and cats. Call the hospital at 937-435-3262.