A Veterinary Clinic Who Really Cares
At Salish Veterinary Hospital, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine and ensuring every pet receives the exceptional care and attention they deserve. We understand that cats are not just pets-they are beloved members of the family. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of services to support long-term health and well-being. Our offerings include preventative healthcare to keep your cat healthy and thriving, as well as advance diagnostics and surgical services tailored to address complex medical needs. By combining compassionate care with cutting-edge expertise, we strive to provide the very best for your feline companions at every stage of life.
We Support Every Stage of Your Cat's Life
As your feline grows, they will move through five distinct stages of life:
- Kitten: Birth up to 1 year
- Young Adult: 1 year to 6 years
- Mature Adult: 7 years to 10 years
- Senior: 10 years and older
- End-of-Life: Any age
As a cat progresses through the various stages of life, it will inevitably undergo physiological changes and encounter a range of life events that require careful attention and appropriate care. From early kitten to advanced geriatric feline medicine, consistent preventative healthcare is essential in optimizing your cat's quality of life. Keeping your cat happy and healthy helps you build a strong and lasting bond.
Cats are known for their ability to conceal illness, often becoming less active and less engaged when they are unwell. As a result, any signs of illness in cats are typically subtle, making it essential for pet owners to remain vigilant. Even a slight change in behavior should be considered a potential indicator for illness. For instance, if a cat, who typically greets their owner at the door, fails to do so upon their return, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Given the subtle nature of many feline health issues, we strongly encourage you to contact our office if you observe any noticeable changes in you cats behavior, so we can provide timely care and support.
Feline Health Services and Treatment
At Salish Veterinary Hospital, we strive to provide the best care for your feline friend. Here is a list of all the feline services Salish provides:
- Allergy Care: While allergies in dogs are generally non-life-threatening, they can cause significant discomfort and should be addressed promptly. With our expertise, we focus on diagnosing and treating our cats skin conditions at the earliest stages to prevent them from developing into more serious health issues. We work with dermatologists to provide the best treatment through immunotherapy.
- Anesthesia: We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced medical equipment, and a comprehensive selection of medications, all supported by our team's extensive knowledge and expertise. This allows us to provide the highest level of care, ensuring that your cat remains safe, comfortable, and closely monitored throughout any procedure requiring anesthesia.
- Behavior Services: Our veterinarians are skilled in addressing feline behavior concerns, offering expert guidance to improve your cat's well-being.
- Boarding: Our feline boarding services provide a safe, comfortable, and supervised environment where your cat can enjoy personalized care and attention while you are away.
- Cancer Treatment: Our collaborative, patient-centered approach to cancer treatment ensures the best possible care for both you and your cat. We offer comprehensive testing and work closely with board-certified oncologists to provide tailored, supportive care throughout the treatment process.
- Cardiology: We work with board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Bryan Easton, to manage your cat's cardiac needs.
- Dental Care: With our expertise and specialized dental experience, we are equipped to prevent and effectively treat your cat's dental conditions, including periodontal disease and fractures.
- Dermatology: Our feline dermatology services are designed to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in cats, including allergies, infections, and other dermatological issues.
- Deworming: We provide comprehensive treatment to eliminate intestinal parasites, ensuring your cat's health and preventing potential complications associated with infestations.
- Diagnostic Imaging: Our feline diagnostic imaging services utilize advanced technology, such as X-rays and ultrasonography, to accurately diagnose and monitor a variety of health conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment of your cat.
- Eye Care: Our doctors are trained to recognize feline specific disease and choose treatments based upon efficacy.
- Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention: We offer safe and effective flea & tick treatments for your cat's health and happiness; we specialize in heartworm education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
- Grooming: Proper feline hygiene is an important component of a healthy happy lifestyle. We offer baths, lionshaves, sanitary trims, mat shaving and nail trims.
- Kitten Care: Designed to support your kitten's early development, providing essential vaccinations, nutrition advice, and health monitoring to ensure a strong and healthy start in life.
- Laboratory: Our wide range in-house laboratory testing services provides faster and more accurate diagnostics for your cat.
- Medications: We have an extensive in-house pharmacy for your convenience in the event your cat requires medications.
- Microchip ID: A tiny, grain of rice sized microchip is placed under the skin that can easily be scanned in the event that your cat becomes lost.
- Nutrition: We will address the specialized nutritional requirements for your cat in different life stages and to aid in the management of certain illnesses.
- Pain Management: We specialize in effective and compassionate pain management for your cat regardless of age, ability or condition.
- Preventative Care: Our feline preventative care services are tailored to keep your cat healthy and thriving, offering routine wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and nutrition guidance to prevent illness and promote long-term well-being.
- Semi-Annual Wellness Exams: A cornerstone of preventative care, semi-annual wellness exams help prolong life by allowing health issues to be identified and addressed early.
- Senior Care: Designed to address the unique health needs of aging cats, offering comprehensive wellness exams, tailored nutrition, and monitoring for common age-related conditions to ensure a comfortable and healthy life in their golden years.
- Spay/Neuter: We provide a safe and painless surgical experience for you cat.
- Surgery: Our feline surgery services encompass a wide range of procedures, from routine spaying and neutering to more complex surgeries, all performed with the utmost care, precision, and attention to your cat's safety and recovery.
- Vaccinations: Our veterinarians will recommend an individualized and personalized vaccination protocol based on your cat's needs.