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Haven Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine
843 State Street • New Haven, CT 06511 • (203) 865-0878
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| OUTPATIENT SERVICES |
| COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
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| INPATIENT SERVICES |
| SURGERY At Central Hospital, surgeries are performed on a daily basis. Routine surgeries, such as spays and neuters, are scheduled during weekdays with one of our four staff doctors. As we are open and fully staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we also perform emergency surgeries as needed around the clock. With our 4 spacious surgery suites and Intensive Care unit for recovery and observation, we are able to provide your pet with the personalized attention required for a safe and speedy recovery. First, your veterinarian will recommend pre-surgical blood work that determines if there are any potential internal organ abnormalities that may impact how your pet will react to the anesthesia and surgical procedure. Changes in surgical protocol may be made based on these results. During surgery, your pet's surgical team uses technologically advanced anesthetics and pain management that will result in the safest surgery and highest level of comfort for your pet. Each surgery uses an individual pack of sterile surgical instruments. Your veterinarian will be assisted by a trained surgical assistant, who will monitor your pet's heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels throughout the procedure. Once out of surgery, your pet will be made comfortable in our Intensive Care Unit where our staff can monitor his recovery. After the surgery is completed, your doctor will call you with an update on your pet's status. We strive to make the experience of your pet's surgery as stress-free as possible for you and your pet. Please let us know if you have questions at any time. DENTAL CARE Your pet is not unlike you - her teeth and gums require proper maintenance for them to remain healthy and strong throughout her life. Current research shows that pets with dental infection have higher rates of kidney, liver, heart and lung disease due to the increase of bacteria entering your pet's blood stream from his mouth. So what can you do to help your pet maintain a healthy mouth? First, make home dental care a part of your pet's routine. At Central Hospital we carry toothbrushes and specially formulated toothpaste, mouth rinses and chews, as well as prescription diets that promote dental health. Our veterinary staff can help you in deciding which products are right for you and your pet. Second, observe your pet. Symptoms such as trouble chewing or swallowing, excess drooling, mouth or face pain, or halitosis (bad breath) can all be signs of dental or periodontal (gum) disease. Third, let us know! If you have any questions about your pet's oral health, give us a call. A dental exam is a part of every comprehensive check up, but we would be happy to schedule a brief dental exam to address any questions or concerns you may have. Once the doctor has examined your pet he or she will make a treatment recommendation. Our staff is trained in performing dental cleaning almost identical to the one you receive at your dentist's office. First, dental tartar is removed from the surface of the teeth using ultrasonic and hand instruments. Second, the areas under the gums are cleaned with dental curettes to prevent pocket formation. Third, the teeth are polished to remove microscopic residues of tartar and to smooth the enamel to slow future tartar formation. If serious disease is found, dental x-rays are taken to determine the extent of tooth root involvement. Unfortunately, teeth that have lost their bony attachments may need to be extracted. Dog and cat teeth are multi-rooted, and due to the expanded nature of their teeth, we usually need to section the tooth with a power drill, than remove each root separately. If necessary the gum is sutured to hasten healing. As you may imagine, anesthesia is required to perform these dental procedures. Therefore, we follow the same protocol as any other surgical procedure. Your veterinarian will recommend pre-anesthetic diagnostic blood work, and your pet will be monitored during and after surgery to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. Please give us a call if you have any questions. We would also be happy to send you a brochure on dental health - contact us at info@centralpetvet.com. |
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| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
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you come to Central Hospital for your pet's routine medical care or
if you use one the area's many clinics and hospitals, we welcome your
pets for critical and emergency care. We are open 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. Our goal is to be part of your veterinary care team
as we are available at those times when your regular veterinarian
may not be. All of your pet's records during his stay here will be
sent back to your regular veterinarian to be included in his full
medical record. Experienced staffing: We have assembled a medical team of which we are very proud. Our Staff Veterinarians have over 75 years of combined experience in the fields of emergency and clinical medicine. In addition, our nursing and technical staff includes some of the most experienced and qualified technicians in Connecticut. 24 Hour Care - We're always here: These words are more than our slogan. In addition to our Doctors, the hospital is staffed with at least 2 qualified technicians and additional nursing staff, around the clock. So as well as ensuring high quality care, it also means there will always be someone here to answer any questions or concerns may have, day or night. Specialized Diagnostic Equipment: We have the diagnostic equipment on site to offer complete, stat laboratory services and high tech surgical monitoring. Our critical care equipment includes a SCA 2000 Coag Analyzer, Heska I-Stat Blood Gas Analyzer, Doppler Blood Pressure Analyzer, Tonopen Intraoccular Pressure Analyzer, and electronic EKG. |
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| DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES |
| THE
DR. ALAN H. HART MEMORIAL LABORATORY The Dr. Hart Memorial Laboratory was named in honor of Dr. Alan H. Hart, a founder of Central Veterinary Hospital and a pioneer in modern veterinary laboratory medicine. This state of the art, 24-hour facility offers Central Hospital patients the speed, convenience and accuracy necessary for appropriate diagnoses and treatment. We are able to perform emergency, pre-surgical and routine blood chemistries, as well as QBC's with our Vet Test IDEXX machines. This equipment also allows us to monitor blood levels of patients with diseases that require monitoring over a period of time, enabling us to make any necessary changes to treatment and care. In addition to our computerized system, our lab staff is trained to perform various manual laboratory services. Fecal floats are read regularly on all patients to check for internal parasites. We also routinely run SNAP tests for Canine Heartworm, Lyme Disease and Erlichiosis as well as Feline Leukemia/FIV. Ear swabs and skin scrapings are observed for infections, yeast, bacteria and mites. Urine samples are analyzed for infection, and/or cancerous cells. Cytology samples are read to differentiate the severity of various tumor cells. In house urine cultures, Feline Heartworm and Senior Wellness Testing are also routinely processed. On going Beta testing with IDEXX Labs has allowed us to keep on the cutting edge of laboratory technology. Some testing done at Central requires referral laboratories. We have access to major University laboratories throughout the country. Blood titers for Parvovirus, Distemper and Lyme Disease are done at Cornell. Antech Lab runs diagnostic tests such as comprehensive chemistries, histopathy, immunology and therapeutic drug monitoring. RADIOLOGY, ULTRASOUND AND ENDOSCOPY As in human medicine, veterinarians rely on diagnostic tools to help evaluate "hidden" problems. Fractured bones, an enlarged heart, fluid or air in the chest, identification of foreign bodies, arthritis, bladder stones, or abnormal growths or tumors can all be visualized through radiography. A Board Certified Radiologist is on site four days a week to give us the highest level of professional interpretation of your pet's radiographs. Central Hospital recently took advantage of the increasing affordability of digital radiology and installed the IDEXX Digital Radiography System. This new technology has allowed us to increase the level of diagnostics we offer and has also improved our ability to communicate with referring doctors, specialists and clients. This upgrade included the installation of several high definition monitors as well as computer terminals in each of the four operating rooms and four exam rooms, and at each doctor's workstation. This allows our staff to easily interpret, review and discuss radiographs with staff, clients and referring veterinarians. This Radiologist also performs ultrasounds at Central Hospital that allow the doctors to diagnose conditions and disorders that are undetectable by radiography such as heart abnormalities and any problems involving fluid-filled and soft tissue organs. Ultrasound offers a non-invasive, non-painful method for the diagnosis and staging of many diseases. Because it allows us to visualize the internal architecture of many organs, internal abnormalities which are undetectable with radiography, such as nodules, masses, cysts and abscesses, can be detected, counted and measured with ultrasound. Another diagnostic tool available at Central Hospital is Gastro-intestinal Endoscopy, performed by Dr. Massimo Dammando. Endoscopy employs a fiber optic tube that allows us to view the inside of the stomach and intestines. In this way Dr. Dammando is able to identify infection, abnormal growths, foreign objects or lesions. He is also able to perform tissue biopsy and removal of certain foreign objects. |
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| SPECIALISTS |
RADIOLOGY
/ ULTRASOUND |
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