Our Services

Routine and Preventive Wellness Care

We provide routine preventative wellness care such as yearly exams, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and:

• Regular physical and dental examinations
• Vaccinations as necessary
• Parasite control
• Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) testing
• Spay/Neuter surgery
• Dental examinations and cleanings
• Microchip placement
• Nutrition counseling
• Obesity screening

Regular screening can allow us to find diseases before symptoms are obvious. If we find a disease early, we have better success in treating the disease or may be able to slow the time until symptoms do show. Lab tests, x-rays, and ultrasound screenings can help detect potential problem areas such as:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Thyroid disease
• Periodontal disease

Wellness care is particularly important in senior and geratric pets!

In-House Diagnostic Laboratory

We have a complete on-site lab facility which includes complete blood counts, chemistry profiles, electrolytes, urinalysis, fecal exams, and other tests for accurate and quick results.

We also utilize a send-out lab for more in-depth chemistry profiles and specialty testing such as biopsy, allergy testing, bladder stone analysis and rabies titers.

Digital X-Ray

Hampden Family Pet Hospital uses digital x-ray (including dental x-ray) because it is more efficient than traditional x-rays, minimizes anesthesia, and provides for enhancement of images:

• We have a board certified radiologist review and interpret all of our x-rays
• Increases patient comfort because it takes less time—no waiting for film to develop
• Reduces exposure to radiation
• Environmentally friendly (no x-ray film or chemicals are used)

Ultrasound

We have a complete radiology unit and employ a Board Certified Radiologist to view films and perform diagnostic ultrasound when needed for your pet. Scans are routinely conducted on the heart, kidneys, liver, urinary bladder, and gallbladder. Ultrasound is often used to guide procedures such as fine needle aspiration (FNA) for biopsy testing. We schedule ultrasound examinations twice weekly but alternative arrangements are routinely made in case of emergency.

Endoscopy

Our Hospital has state of the art endoscopic equipment which allows us to evaluate much of the gastrointestinal tract in a minimally invasive way. In many cases, it can also allow us to retrieve swallowed foreign objects without invasive surgery.

In-Hospital Specialty Consultation

Occasionally, there are medical situations that require expertise from specialists in various disciplines. At Hampden Family Pet Hospital, our doctors have access to visiting specialists that provide consultations in the fields of surgery, radiology/ultrasound, and cardiology.

Anesthesia And Surgery

Our hospital uses the most state of the art equipment in anesthesia available today. We provide a wide range of surgical services in the areas of soft tissue, orthopedics, CO2 laser Cryosurgery, and so on. Read more about the different types of surgeries we offer and the care we take with every pet.

Spaying and Neutering

We use the same state of the art monitoring and anesthesia as we do for other major surgeries to ensure optimum safety. We perform laparoscopic spay procedures.

CO2 Laser Surgery

We are pleased to offer laser surgery as an exciting new option for safe, comfortable treatment. In many procedures the laser can replace the scapel and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery. More…

Dentistry

We recommend and perform dental cleaning and polishing, including periodontal treatments, extractions, and laser gingival treatments when needed. You can perform regular oral exams on your pet. If you see an accumulation of yellow or brown material at the area where the tooth meets the gum line or if the gum line appears red above the tooth, it is time for a professional teeth cleaning. More…

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to correlate with a desired healing effect. Acupuncture has been proven to increase endorphins (the body’s natural analgesia and pain relievers), boost the immune system, increase blood circulation to the areas needed, relieve muscle spasms, and stimulate nerves. Many animals become relaxed or will even sleep during the treatment session. More…

Therapeutic Massage

Hampden Family Pet Hospital now offers therapeutic massage for your dogs and cats. Massage can provide pain relief, improved mobility and blood flow, as well as improvement of your pet’s overall quality of life. Conditions that may be treated with massage therapy include muscle pain and joint pain/arthritis associated with injury and advancing age, back pain, and cancer. Patients recovering from orthopedic and neurologic surgery may benefit from therapeutic massage as part of their overall rehabilitation program. Patient response may vary depending on temperament, response to touch, and individual disease process. Schedule an appointment with us if you feel your pet may benefit from massage therapy.

Class IV Cold Laser Therapy

The application of electromagnetic radiation within the red and infrared spectrum over injuries and lesions to stimulate healing and pain relief within those tissues.

Pharmacy

We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, and topical flea and tick control products. We also have a wide array of herbal remedies.

Overnight Nursing Care

We employ a certified veterinary technician to care for sick, injured, and post-operative patients twenty-four hours a day Monday-Friday. This service enables our staff to provide hospitalized patients with personalized attention and care, intravenous fluid therapy, continuous pain medication when needed, and monitoring of vital signs.