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The veterinarians and staff at Bay East Animal Hospital provide a variety of special services, including the following:

Physical Examinations

Whether it’s a new pet visit, an appointment for a health certificate for travel, a well pet checkup or a visit due to an illness you can be assured that your pet will receive a complete comprehensive physical examination. During the exam the doctor will evaluate your pet’s eyes, ears, nose, mouth (teeth, gums, and tongue), heart, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes, skin, rectal and urogenital systems. You will also receive a complete report card of your pet’s exam results from the doctor. The physical exam is an integral part of a complete health review of your pet and may reveal the need for further diagnostic testing and evaluation. This will be reviewed with you by the doctor at the time of your pet’s visit.
Vaccinations

We firmly believe that preventative medicine is the best medicine. Therefore, we recommend vaccinating your pet against infectious diseases. We use technologically advanced vaccines, in accordance with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). We only vaccinate for appropriate conditions based on the pet’s age, environment, exposure to disease and previous response to the vaccine. We do not believe in over vaccinating, and tailor our protocol to fit the particular needs of the individual patient.

All of our vaccines are direct from the manufacture and are fully warranted. We encourage you to ask the veterinarian should you have any questions or concerns regarding a particular vaccine or vaccine protocol.
Exotic and Small Mammal Care

The same care and thorough evaluation that is shown toward our more traditional patients is also extended toward our non-traditional/exotic pets. Birds, ferrets, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, mice, turtles, frogs, snakes, iguanas and other species will be given the same thorough examinations as those given to our puppy and kittens.
Surgery

Bay East Animal Hospital is outfitted with a fully equipped, AAHA certified, sterile surgical suite for performing either soft tissue or orthopedic surgical procedures on dogs, cats, and other small animals. Our surgeries are performed using Isoflurane, a gas anesthetic, and our patients heart rate and rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, body temperature and oxygen saturation of the blood are monitored be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) during the procedure.

Surgeries that need special equipment or an advanced skill level will be referred to the Board Certified surgeons at either the Fox Valley Referral Center in Appleton or UW-SVM in Madison.
Radiology

Bay East Animal Hospital is equipped with both Full Body and Dental Radiology (X-Ray) capabilities. Survey Radiographs as well as contrast studies can be performed. We are also qualified to perform OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) radiographic exams if requested.
Dental Care

We provide education and instruction on pet oral hygiene. From brushing, oral rinsing, therapeutic dental chews to fluoride or Oravet Application and full dental prophylactic cleanings (under anesthesia), Bay East can assist with your pet’s oral care. Oral radiology is also available and can assist in cases where oral surgery, including tooth extractions, is indicated. For advanced Endodontic and Orthodontic procedures, we refer cases to Dr. Dale Kressin in Omro, Wisconsin.
Skin Care

Bay East Animal Hospital can assist you in taking care of your pet’s skin. Whether fur, feathers, or scales, Bay East can provide you with shampoos, vitamins, omega fatty acids, and other products to keep your pet looking healthy. For disease or irritation of the skin, we can perform diagnostic tests both in-house or through our diagnostic laboratory partners: Marshfield Laboratories and Greer Laboratories (allergy testing). These tests will let us know the cause of the skin discomfort and formulate a treatment protocol to give your pet relief. For those real touch skin issues, Bay East Animal Hospital uses the Dermatology service of Dr. Andrew Lowe at the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center.
Senior Counseling

As pets age, pet owners are confronted by many conditions that they have never run into before. Changes in behavior, appetite, vision, hearing, hair coat and mobility are not uncommon. Increased susceptibility to disease and injury are not uncommon. Differentiating between normal aging changes and disease-related conditions can often be difficult. As pets age faster than humans, on average 5-7 years for each human year, we recommend senior physical exams every six months (which is every 2 ½ to 3 ½ years for your pet) along with annual senior blood examinations and urinalysis to help us in the early detection of many senior pet related diseases. Please do not hesitate to ask about any changes that you may be noting in your pet as he or she gets older.
Behavioral Counseling

A vast majority of animals in the United States are relinquished to animal shelters each year because of behavioral issues. As the doctors and staff of Bay East Animal Hospital are concerned with the well being of the whole pet, we are very much concerned with any issues that may arise from misdirected behavior. In many cases, inappropriate behaviors have a medical basis to them. Therefore, it is important to complete a thorough physical exam and perform laboratory tests (such as diagnostic blood work, urinalysis, x-rays, allergy testing, etc) to screen for underlying medical conditions. Once any medical or biochemical causes have been ruled out, a behavioral questionnaire will be completed and exercises under taken to correct the behavior. In some instances, medications may be employed to help correct the behaviors in question. These are adjunct to any behavior modification exercises and are not curative by themselves – there is no magic pill! In some cases the counsel of a Behavioral Specialist may be suggested to help obtain the best results possible. Please do not hesitate to ask your Veterinarian should you have any questions in regards to the behavioral health and well being of your pet.
Nutritional Counseling

Disease, illness, and other conditions are not always treated or managed using only medications. Diet plays an important role in the total well being of the pet. Whether dealing with the basic nutritional needs of growing puppies and kittens to the orthopedic needs of a senior dog and cat, the doctors and staff of Bay East Animal Hospital are here to help. Counseling is available for dogs and cats dealing with obesity, allergies, lameness, and Diabetes. There are also special foods for kidney, liver, gastro-intestinal and cancer issues. There are diets that can aid in the treatment and management of these problems, so please ask your Veterinarian if a special food would be beneficial for your pet.
Advanced In-House Laboratory Testing

Bay East Animal Hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory consisting of the Idexx Line of diagnostic equipment. We are capable of performing complete blood counts, which consists of red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet quantitative analysis. We also perform diagnostic serum chemistry panels, which allow us to assess organ function such as kidney, liver, and pancreas. It also allows for assessment of certain mineral levels as well as to determine blood glucose (diabetes screening), electrolyte assessment, venous blood gas analysis, and coagulation (clotting) panels. We are also able to run a complete urinalysis, including cytology (microscopic evaluation).

Bay East also performs a manual, differential blood count (via blood smear microscopy) on each CBC. Fecal analysis can be performed using either or all of: Fecal Floatation (using centrifugation, which has the best success rate) to look for parasite eggs, Direct Smear to look for parasites that may not be seen in a Fecal Float, and Fecal Cytology to look for bacterial overgrowth and unicellular parasites.

Those tests that cannot be performed in-house are referred to our off-site partners such as Marshfield Laboratories, Greer Laboratories, or The Wisconsin State Diagnostic Laboratory, to name a few.
Allergy Testing

If your pet’s dermatology examination and workup requires allergy testing, Bay East can help. There are two options available: a serologic (blood) test in conjunction with Greer Laboratories, or an Intradermal Skin Test (IST) performed by Dr. Andrew Lowe (dermatologist) at the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center. These are two powerful tools available in aiding those pets with food, environmental, or insect allergies.
Laser Therapy

Usually, when someone mentions lasers in conjunction with Veterinary medicine, one immediately things of surgical cutting or “hot” lasers. However, there is a modality available to help veterinarians in performing physical therapy on a variety of conditions. This addition to our therapeutic arsenal is the “cold” or non-cutting therapy laser. By applying the light emitted by the laser, veterinarians can now help speed the healing process, decrease pain and inflammation, help joint motility and decrease edema. There are many applications for therapy lasers and any Bay East Animal Hospital staff member would be happy to discuss the lasers use in regards to your pet’s needs, so please to not hesitate to ask.
Specialty Veterinary referrals

On occasion, it may be necessary to refer your animal to a Specialist. A Specialist, or Board Certified Veterinarian, is a Veterinarian who has completed additional schooling after veterinary college. This additional 4-6 years of school is followed by a grueling 1-2 day Board Certification examination. Passing this examination earns a Veterinarian the right to be called a Specialist. Bay East uses Specialists for referral in the following fields: Ophthalmology (eyes), Internal Medicine, Cardiology (heart), Neurology (nerves), Radiology/Ultrasound, Surgery, Dermatology, behavior, exotic pet medicine, emergency and critical care. These specialists work with us in providing the optimal care for your pet.
Terminal Illness Counseling/Treatment

If your pet had been diagnosed with a terminal disease, we will provide you with all options available for treatment and work to help you through this difficult time. Our goal is to keep your pet as comfortable as possible, while keeping you informed on what to expect.
End of Life and Bereavement Support

We are not only veterinary professionals, but also dedicated pet owners. We all understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to a member of the family. At this stressful and often confusing time, we are here to help you prepare and cope with the loss of your friend.
Pet Hospice Referral

When a pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness, maximizing their quality of life is our primary goal. We can provide referral to the Healing Hearts Pet Hospice, helping families care for their pets within the comfort of their own home and minimizing hospital visits. This program is dedicated to providing complete end of life care.
Euthanasia

As members of the veterinary profession, we are in a unique position to provide euthanasia at times when our animal friends are in distress. This is not something that we take lightly. We will work closely with you to help you determine (if you choose so) when it is time to make this decision. We will make this process as comfortable for you and your pet as possible and are always open to special requests. Should you wish to say goodbye within the comfort of your home, special arrangements can be made.