LIST OF SERVICES

Wellness Exams: At 360 Pet Medical, we focus on wellness and prevention. We recommend yearly or twice-yearly exams for our patients, depending on their age. This is especially important as our pets age about 7 times faster than us. Wellness exams include: weight check, examination of ears/mouth/teeth, listening to heart and lungs, and evaluation of abdomen/lymph nodes/skin. During these exams, questions can be answered as to diet, supplements, and any concerns the owner may be having.

Preventative Care: Part of preventative care may include administering vaccinations, based on the patient’s lifestyle. At 360 Pet Medical, we follow AAHA and AVMA guidelines for vaccinations, therefore avoiding over-vaccination. For both our canine and feline friends, we strictly follow Montana legal guidelines for rabies vaccinations.

For canines, we offer 3-year distemper/adenovirus/parvovirus vaccination protocols utilizing recombinant vaccine technology. This new technology avoids the immuno-suppression that occurs with the use of modified live vaccines. Recombinant vaccines also provide a boost in antibody titers to more dogs than those in the group receiving modified live vaccines. (www.Merial.com)

For our feline patients, we also recommend a 3-year calici/rhinotracheitis/panolekopenia virus vaccine protocol. Feline leukemia, typically recommended for our outdoor cat population, is typically administered annually and is given intradermally in non-adjuvanted form and also with recombinant technology. This delivery method provides faster immune response and a greatly reduced risk of reaction. In addition, we utilize only the non-adjuvanted rabies vaccine for our feline friends. Adjuvants in vaccines have been linked to vaccine-induced fibro sarcomas. Avoiding adjuvants will significantly reduce the likelihood of developing a vaccine-associated sarcoma.

We also offer titer analysis, to determine whether vaccines are, indeed, needed.

Dentistry: Dentistry in our animal population requires anesthesia, a much preferred and safer method than just using sedation. The use of anesthesia allows us to control the airway and prevent the fluid from ultrasonic scaling from entering the airway, something simple sedation cannot provide. We offer full ultrasonic scaling and polishing under anesthesia. All dentistries include: pre-anesthetic blood work, IV catheter and fluids, anesthetic monitoring (EKG, pulse oximetry, and temperature).

Soft Tissue Surgery: Surgeries are done in our state-of-the-art surgical suite equipped with electro-cautery and a heated surgical table. All surgeries include pre-anesthetic blood work, safe anesthetic protocols tailored to each pet, constant anesthetic monitoring (EKG, pulse oximetry, and temperature) by a veterinary technician, and hospitalization for the day—or overnight—depending on the procedure performed.

Spays/Neuters: All spays and neuters follow the same protocols as our other soft-tissue surgeries.

In-house Laboratory: Having our own in-house laboratory means we can expedite information for many diagnostic cases. We are able to quickly run and evaluate a variety of blood tests, including: complete blood counts, full chemistry panels, thyroid levels and heartworm tests. If further testing or evaluation is needed outside of our in-house abilities, we have access to several state-of-the-art veterinary labs across the country which offer rapid turn-around times.

Digital Radiography: Our state-of-the-art radiograph machine allows us to immediately view images and make diagnoses. Fewer retakes are needed due to bad exposures or inappropriate positioning, reducing the stress you pet may feel during the process. Additionally, we are able to send digital images to specialists for quick evaluation or further interpretation, if needed.

Laser Therapy: Laser therapy is used in veterinary medicine to aid in healing and to treat pain. It is a visible light that is absorbed at the cellular level. It has many effects, including: accelerating collagen synthesis, increasing the inflammation phase of wound healing, enhancing immune cells to help fight infection, and reducing pain by release of endorphins. Indications for laser therapy include: arthritis, tendonitis, wounds, edema, neuralgia, tendon and ligament injuries, and pain.

Underwater Treadmill: The underwater treadmill has many functions and benefits. It provides graduated weight-bearing exercise in a protected glass chamber. The water height is determined by the practitioner and consideration is made regarding the animal’s condition and comfort level. The buoyancy provides support to affected joints, relieving as much as 80 -85% of the weight on that joint. In addition, the water provides mild resistance to motion, which helps to efficiently strengthen muscles. Indications for underwater treadmill include: degenerative joint disease (arthritis), post-operative rehabilitation (TPLOs, for example), neurologic retraining, cardiovascular health, weight loss and general conditioning.

Nutrition and behavior counseling

Holistic Veterinary Medicine: includes acupuncture and herbal medicine