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(32)(3)Bethel Community Pet Hospital is located in Bethel, OH, and specializes in dentistry, flea control, lab & pharmacy, microchip ID, nutritional and behavioral counseling, and surgery. Owner Dr. Trinket Donahue is a licensed veterinarian, and is a member of the OVMA and AVMA.
(16)(1)Middendorf Animal Hospital and Laser Centre is located in Florence, KY, and specializes in boarding, laser therapy, dentistry, wellness care, flea and tick prevention, senior care, behavioral medicine, and a variety of other veterinary services for dog, cats, rabbits, and small mammals. Owner Dr. James T. Middendorf, Jr. is a licensed veterinarian, and a consultant and trainer for Cutting Edge Laser Technologies who teaches other vets how to perform laser procedures.
(29)(17)Oakley Square Animal Hospital is located in Cincinnati, OH, and specializes in wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, emergency care, preventive care, dentistry, laser surgery, consultations, and other services for cats and dogs. The practice holds a weekly vaccination clinic that required no appointment, and the team includes licensed veterinarians and technicians, and veterinary assistant who assist with exams and testing.
(6)(1)Lebanon Small Animal Clinic is located in Lebanon, OH, and specializes in surgery, acupuncture, wellness care, behavior counseling, cold laser services, dental care, stem cell therapy, exotic pet care, and other veterinary services. The doctors and staff have many years of veterinary experience, and continue taking classes to gain new knowledge about the field. The clinic has a sister facility that provides services for horses.
Cincinnati Hill Animal Clinic is located in Cincinnati, OH, and specializes in anesthesia, companion behavior counseling, dentistry, geriatric and hospice care, grooming, wellness and preventive care, and many other veterinary services for companion animals. The practice was named a cat friendly practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and is affiliated with Brewhaus Handcrafted Dog Bones.
Lewis Animal Hospital has two locations in Cincinnati, OH, and specializes in wellness care, diagnostics, and surgical services. The practice was founded in 1914, and was owned by the Lewis family for generations. Current owner Dr. Les Polasky has been a veterinarian with the practice since 1990, and leads the team of experienced doctors and veterinary staff.
(11)West Chester Veterinary Center is an animal hospital that provides routine pet care and emergency response services to Liberty Township and its surrounding communities. The highly trained and educated veterinarians at West Chest Veterinary Center have nearly 50 years of combined experience in treating animals. The center is a full service emergency animal hospital that can handle nearly any pet emergency with its in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and surgical suite, as well as with its array of radiology and ultrasonography equipment. West Chester Veterinary Center also offers boarding and grooming options for cats and dogs.
(12)Erlanger Veterinary Hospital is located in Erlanger, OH, and specializes in services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets including surgery and dentistry. The practice is accredited with the American Animal Hospital Association, and is owned by veterinarian Dr. Stanley Hastings who has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Hastings is a member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the American Veterinary Dental Society.
(14)(8)Montgomery Animal Hospital is located in Cincinnati, OH, and specializes in anesthesia, counseling, dentistry, diagnostics, laser surgery, pharmacy, and other services for dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, small mammals, and exotics. The practice is AAHA-accredited, and now uses a K Laser for drug-free, surgery-free, pain-free laser treatments.
(18)(3)Kings Veterinary Hospital is located in Loveland, OH, and specializes in wellness care, surgery, diagnostics, dental care, grooming, boarding, and acupuncture services. Owner Dr. Paul LeCompte founded the practice in 1995, and is a well-trained pet surgeon. Dr. LeCompte has experience with a variety of specialty surgeries including ACL repairs, enucleation procedures, thyroidectomy surgeries, and anal sac removals.
(9)(1)Clermont Animal Hospital, Inc. is located in Batavia, OH, and specializes in wellness care, vaccinations, dental care, geriatric care, and a variety of other veterinary services. The practice serves a range of animal types including dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, birds, small farm animals, primates, exotic cats, kangaroos/wallabies, and wildlife. The practice was founded in 1980, and the experienced doctors and staff use the latest treatments and methods to maximize pet health and wellness.
(48)Pleasant Ridge Pet Hospital is located in Cincinnati, OH, and specializes in dental surgery, diagnostics, digital radiology, emergency services, laser therapy, exams and consultations, preventive medicine, and many other veterinary services. Dr. Denise Chase has been practicing veterinary health care for many years, and has special interest in exotic animals and pocket pets.
(21)(6)Gallardo Family Animal Hospital is a general veterinary practice located in Milford, OH that specializes in preventive care, medical care, surgical services, and exotic animal services and surgery. The practice is family owned and operated, and the doctors and staff have over 20 years of veterinary experience.
Hillside Small Animal Hospital is located in Batavia, OH, and specializes in general pet services, advanced dental care, enhanced wellness care, vaccinations, surgery, and a range of other veterinary services. Practice owner Dr. Tim Fouts has cared for celebrity pets in Los Angeles, and has expertise in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.
(23)(8)Mason Animal Hospital is a full-service animal care facility located in Mason, OH that specializes in preventative care, dental care, surgical services, microchipping, pain management, behavioral counseling, and other veterinary services. Dr. Timothy B. Wolf has owned the facility since 1998 bringing his wealth of knowledge and veterinary experience. Dr. Wolf is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, and the Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association.
(43)(2)Grady Veterinary Hospital is located in Cincinnati, OH, and specializes in preventive care, emergency services, surgery, internal medicine, pet dental care, and boarding. The practice is AAHA-accredited and the doctors are members of the Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association, the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association.
(62)(19)Plum Street Pet Clinic is a full-service animal clinic located in Cincinnati, OH that specializes in surgery, endocrinology, dental care, spay and neuter services, and acupuncture for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. Dr. Bob Biederman has over 20 years of veterinary experience, and is featured as the pet care expert on the Cincinnati radio show called Our Best Friends.
(6)(5)Hopewell Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in Cincinnati, OH that specializes in comprehensive exams, wellness care, preventive medicine, internal medicine, senior wellness, dentistry, exotic pet care, boarding for cats, and other veterinary services. The doctors are licensed veterinarians with years of experience. The hospital also provides emergency care.
This depends on the age of your pet. Ideally, puppies should have their first vet visit between six to eight weeks old, and kittens should see the vet within one week of bringing them home. Healthy adult animals need a checkup once per year. Vets recommend two exams per year for senior pets (age 10 and up).
Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, sterilization has other benefits for pets. Spayed females won't go into heat, and they have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer and mammary gland tumors. Neutering males reduces aggressive behavior, territorial marking, and roaming urges. It also eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and can reduce the chance of prostate disease.
Dogs are very commonly affected by heartworm disease, so they should be on medication to prevent it all year long. Heartworm preventatives are available as topical “spot-on” medications, monthly chewable pills, and injections that are given every six to 12 months. Heartworms are less common in cats, but preventative medication is still recommended.
In general, puppies and kittens need several types of vaccines every three to four weeks until they're 16 weeks old. Depending on the vaccine, your pet might need a booster shot every one to three years. Pets that are indoors-only may require fewer and less frequent vaccinations.
Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental disease in animals as young as two to three years of age. To help prevent this, vets recommend that you brush your pet's teeth at least two to three times a week. Dogs and cats should also have a professional dental cleaning once per year.
According to the ASPCA, cats need a diet that's high in protein and taurine, which can only be found in meat and other animal products. They also struggle to digest carbohydrates from plants. Dogs can eat plants, but it's difficult to provide adequate nutrition for them on a vegan diet.
