Our Professional Services:
Preventive Health and Wellness Care:
Prevention is the key to a long, healthy life for your pet. With that in mind, Glenview Animal Hospital emphasizes proactive preventive medicine.
Puppy/Kitten Health:
Puppies and kittens require a series of examinations, testing and vaccinations. Our Puppy/Kitten Wellness Program provides everything your new family member needs to get a healthy start in life.
Wellness Exams:
After completing a yearly or semi-annual comprehensive examination, one of our veterinarians will assess your pet’s age, breed and lifestyle to determine the risk for potential disease. After discussing your pet’s needs, we will design a preventive wellness program and vaccination schedule.
Senior Wellness:
Pets age much faster than people; by age 7 many pets are entering their senior years. We believe semi-annual veterinary examinations are essential for the early detection of health problems. These wellness exams can help diagnose, treat or ideally prevent illness before your pet becomes symptomatic. They also provide an opportunity to discuss nutrition, behavior and other concerns regarding your senior pet, so they can live a longer, healthier and happier life.
Surgery:
We take special care of all our surgical patients. Prior to anesthesia, your pet will receive a thorough examination. Laboratory tests will be evaluated to reduce the risk of complications during the anesthetic procedure. A trained staff member is assigned the exclusive task of monitoring your pet during the procedure and providing post-surgical nursing and TLC. Patients have an intravenous catheter to administer medications and fluids. Our monitoring allows us to closely watch the heart rate, respiration and oxygen saturation levels.
Dentistry:
Dental care for dogs and cats is an important part of their overall health program. Dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, and bacterial infections. Periodontal disease can cause damage to the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys. More than 85% of dogs and cats over four years of age have some form of periodontal disease. A professional dental cleaning will not only give your pet a perfect smile, but will ensure a longer and healthier life.
Diagnostics:
Digital Radiography
The addition of digital radiography has been a monumental change in our practice. Digital radiographs produce the highest quality radiographs allowing our doctors the ability to see fine detail and subtle changes. It also allows for consultations with board certified specialists.
Extensive In-Hospital Laboratory
Our in-hospital laboratory gives us point-of-care diagnostic abilities when we are treating sick or injured pets. This allows us to properly evaluate the patient when time is of the essence or when needed to assess a patient pre-surgically.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Our Doppler monitor allows us to screen for high blood pressure. Early detection can delay damage to the heart and kidneys and even prevent blindness.
Tonometry (eye pressure)
Some breeds of dogs are more prone to glaucoma than others. The tonometer allows us to screen for increased pressures in our pets when glaucoma is suspected.
Penn-Hip Radiographic Hip Evaluation
Penn-Hip radiographs are a standardized method to screen and determine the severity of hip laxity. Hip dysplasia occurs as a result of this laxity and can lead to painful osteoarthritis. Dr. Cohen is of one a relatively few number of veterinarians who have been specially trained and certified in this procedure.
Pain Management:
We take pain control and management very seriously. Medications are administered or dispensed for surgical and dental procedures as well as conditions requiring pain control.
Micro-Chipping
We recommend that all pets be micro-chipped. Pets that have been micro-chipped have a much greater rate of being returned to their owners. Veterinary hospitals, shelters and police departments have the ability to scan stray pets and reunite them with their families. Such a small cost for such piece of mind.
Behavior Counseling
New pet in the family? Kitty not using the litter box? Puppy chewing everything in site? Talk with our staff. We have had many experiences that you may be living with and can give you some tips and pointers. If behavior issues are outside of our comfort zone, we are able to help you get the assistance that you need.
Nutritional Counseling
Many of our pets have special concerns when it comes to their nutritional needs. There are diets that aid in weight reduction, preventing urinary crystal formation, joint care and many others. Our Doctors and staff are happy to discuss your pet’s needs with you.
Flea and Tick Prevention
Fleas and ticks can be a problem year round in this climate. Although these parasites may not be active during the winter months outside, our pet’s can come in contact with them when they are in contact with other animals inside. Play dates with friends, groomers and kennels can be sources. Our staff will recommend the appropriate preventive for your needs.
Glenview Animal Hospital * 2400 Waukegan Road * Glenview IL 60025 * (p) 847-724-4812 * (f) 847-724-4855