WELLNESS PROGRAMS
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then what helps a pet live a long and healthy life? An annual health exam of course! Our pets cannot tell us how they are feeling and many times they will try to hide the signs of chronic pain or illness. This can result in changes in appetite, behaviour or activity which may be mistaken as 'aging' in older pets. Only by regular, thorough physical examinations, together with laboratory tests if needed, can these problems be detected before they become too severe.
INTERNAL MEDICINE
This area of medicine is similar to human medicine, with one major distinction - we will always call you to discuss the results. Our veterinarians will take the time to explain what tests should be performed and why. They will also take the time to describe what the results will mean to your pet's future. Will your pet require surgery, hospitalization or medication? All of your concerns will be addressed as we help your pet return to full health.
RADIOLOGY & ULTRASOUND
We have a modern x-ray machine that allows us to develop high quality x-rays in the hospital. In addition we have ultrasound technology that allows us to look at the structure if internal organs in a non-invasive manner and enables us to take biopsies of these organs when needed without the need for surgery. Our dental surgery department is also equipped with a dental x-ray.
DENTISTRY & ADVANCED DENTISTRY
Dental Disease is the leading cause of ill health in dogs and cats and our emphasis is on prevention. Here at Woodlands, we take proper dental care very seriously. We encourage our clients to brush their pets' teeth on a daily basis and offer brushing technique demonstrations at no charge by one of our knowledgeable staff members. All of our veterinarians are very knowledgeable in diagnosing early dental disease and will discuss treatment options with you during the annual health examination.
Dr. MacKenzie is a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry and has been performing referral advanced dentistry for Calgary and surrounding areas for the past 6 years. We look forward to continuing to provide advanced, professional small animal oral surgery and dental care for referring veterinarians and their clients. To those that know and trust their clients to us we would like to say Thank You! We appreciate and value that trust. To those that don’t know us yet, we look forward to earning your trust and confidence. Dr. MacKenzie has an interest in and treats all facets of advanced veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, including:
Periodontal Therapy and Surgery
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Pocket reduction, gingival grafting, gingivectomy/gingivoplasty
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Regenerative procedures, guided tissue regeneration, bone augmentation
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Crown lengthening procedures (type 1-3)
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Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis (CUPS), feline stomatitis.
Endodontic Therapy
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Standard and surgical root canal therapy
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Vital pulp therapy direct and indirect pulp capping.
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Dento-alveolar trauma
Dental and Oral Surgery
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Complicated extractions
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Maxillofacial trauma, fracture repair
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Soft tissue reconstruction, palatal surgery, oronasal fistula repair
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Oral mass treatment planning biopsy and surgical management
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Temporomandibular joint disorders
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Salivary gland disorders management and surgery
Restorative Dentistry
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Caries lesions (cavities), enamel defects
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Prosthodontics crown and metal crown therapy
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Restoration of uncomplicated crown fractures
Orthodontics
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Preventative and interceptive treatment for all malocclusions in animals of all ages.
Dr. MacKenzie encourages all questions great and small (including radiographic interpretation!) and would be happy to discuss your client’s pet’s dental and/or oral health problems. We can help you plan for a happy healthy mouth.
SURGERY
The veterinarians at Woodlands Veterinary Hospital have over 20 years combined experience in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. We provide our clients with such surgical procedures as spays, neuters, knee ligament repair, abdominal surgery including bladder, and advanced oral surgery.
For more advanced procedures (such as TPLOs), we have the option of bringing in surgical specialists and board certified anaesthesiologists if the situation warrants.
BEHAVIOUR COUNSELLING
If you are interested in this service, please contact us by phone: (403) 281-4655 or email: admin@woodlandsvet.com. We will send you one of our comprehensive behaviour questionnaires to fill out and return to us. Once Dr. MacKenzie has reviewed it and determined your specific needs, we will contact you to set up the initial consultation with you, your family and your dog.
VACCINES
Vaccines help prevent many illnesses that affect pets. The type of lifestyle your pet has will help us determine a proper vaccine regime to provide the safest and best protection to keep your pets happy and healthy.
MICROCHIPPING
Although tags and collars are important, they can tear or slip off. Microchips are another way of identification and is a ticket home. With microchipping, your veterinarian will inject a rice size computer chip inbetween your pets shoulder blades underneath the skin. The microchip is entered into an international database with your contact information, which can be scanned by a scanner from your local vet clinic or humane society. If your contact information is up to date, then the vet clinic or humane society can contact you and reunite you with your pet.
Another alternative for identification is a tattoo for your pet. Tattoo identification is provincial, visible and permanent. It is usually in the inside your pet's ear and can only be done under anesthetic normally at the same time as a spay, neuter or any other surgical procedure.
HOSPICE CARE
Our goal at Woodlands Veterinary Hospital with veterinary hospice is to care for your terminally ill pet, and support your family as you are making the difficult decisions before, during and after your pet's passing.
We provide quality of life assessments, supportive care, nutritional and pain management to allow your family as much time with your pet as possible. This specific type of veterinary care is focused on maintaining comfort and quality of life for the terminally ill or geriatric pet until the family elects for peaceful euthanasia. Our goal is to manage symptoms, focusing on comfort and maintaining the human-animal bond.
Our understanding and compassionate staff will help you and your family cope with the approaching death of your beloved pet. Please feel free to call us for more information regarding your in-home visits for hospice care.