Sometimes, generalized care isn’t enough for your pet, and your fur baby may require more specialized care if they have an issue not typically covered by your general veterinarian. While this often requires a referral from a vet, Northwood Animal Hospital performs specialty care under the same roof as our general wellness care. This is more convenient for you and is much less stressful on your pet than needing to visit an unfamiliar facility. We are proud to offer a number of specialty care services and would be more than happy to have your precious pet as our patient.

One of the common specialty services we offer is laser therapy. Laser therapy is a tool that is used to stimulate your cat or dog’s natural healing process. This is often used in combination with medications and pharmaceuticals to give your companion an extra push to heal properly following an injury or surgery. This type of treatment can also help older pets who are suffering from degenerative disorders, such as arthritis. Laser therapy promotes faster healing, reduces pain and inflammation, and improves circulation.

A second common specialty care service that Northwood Animal Hospital provides is ear cropping. Cropping ears is said to minimize the chance of ear infections and improve hearing in certain breeds. Additionally, if you plan on showing your canine companion, the AKC requires ear cropping in some breeds.