Primary Care

Anesthesia indicates the use of medication to block sensation, typically resulting in unconsciousness Anesthesia is induced using a variety of medications, both injectable and inhaled ... Read more

Dogs and cats don't often get cavities But they do frequently suffer from other types of dental disease Periodontal or gum disease, in fact, is the number one illness found in both dogs and cats... Read more

Our hospital offers thorough ear exams as one of our many services. Symptoms like head shaking, scratching and pawing at the ears, rubbing the ears on the floor or furniture, whining, and abnormal odors are often indicative of a problem with your pet’s ear.  

Conditions of the ear occur frequently in dogs and cats and result from a variety of causes.... Read more

End of life decisions for our pets are never easy. Our staff understands the pain that comes with this choice, and we are here to help you cope in this difficult time.  

Sometimes, a healthy recovery and comfortable existence for sick, injured, or elderly pets is not possible.... Read more

Our hospital offers many general surgery services that include a variety of common and elective procedures performed under general anesthesia.  

Examples of common surgeries include: spay (ovariohysterectomy), neuter (castration), lump removal and biopsy, laceration repair, abscess and wound repair, exploratory surgery, removal of gastrointestinal foreign bodies, enucleation (eye removal), cystotomy (removal of bladder stones), and skin biopsy.  

As these procedures usually require general anesthesia, please refer to our anesthesia service for more information.... Read more

In recent years, great strides have been made in recognizing the special needs and requirements of our senior citizen dogs and cats. Dr. Fedrow and her team of veterinarians and technicians are well equipped with the knowledge and diagnostic tools to identify age-related problems and formulate realistic strategies to allow our pets to live longer and healthier lives.... Read more

Wellness Exams not only help flag any potential problems with your pet's health, but they are also important in creating an overall medical history for your pet. By meeting regularly with your pet, your veterinarian is able to become better acquainted with his or her personal history, and is able to offer more personalized care.  
For pets who are 6 years and younger, wellness exams are recommended at least once a year.... Read more

Our hospital offers hospitalization services. Hospitalization involves admitting your pet into the hospital for monitoring or necessary medical care. Your pet will have their own cage or kennel within the hospital building and will be monitored closely by technicians and veterinarians throughout their stay.... Read more

One of the most important aspects of any preventive medicine regimen is the ability to analyze how well your pet's internal organs and processes are functioning. For example, are the kidneys and liver doing their jobs at removing waste from the blood stream? Does your pet have internal parasites?

The extensive in-house laboratory services at County West Animal Hospital provide information that is essential to your pet's well-being. Our laboratory is also integrated with our computer system resulting in immediate, accurate results that can be automatically transferred to your pet's records.... Read more

We stock an extensive medication inventory, which means that most medications can be dispensed before you and your pet leave the clinic.

Prescription refills requests can also be obtained by emailing us at au1013@vca.... Read more

Our hospital offers a variety of internal medicine services.  

Internal Medicine is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of disease affecting the lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, intestinal tract, urinary tract, endocrine system and neuromuscular systems. Management of these conditions is typically done with diet, exercise and medications.... Read more

Keeping your pet pain-free is crucial to maintaining his or her quality of life. Our veterinarians use a multi-modal approach to pain management that includes anti-inflammatories, opioid drugs, local anesthetics, general anesthetics, and even epidural anesthesia to effectively combat pain at all levels. Some of our veterinarians even offer alternative options such as acupuncture or chiropractic services for additional pain relief.... Read more

As pet owners ourselves, our staff understands that loss of a pet or dealing with a pet’s serious illness can be emotionally devastating. We also know that to care for a sick pet, a family must receive clear information concerning treatment and evaluating options, which sometimes involves making difficult decisions. Our hospital staff are here to help you explore any concerns related to treatment choices or managing a sick pet at home.... Read more

In our continuing efforts to offer the highest quality veterinary medicine, we are pleased to provide a wide range of surgical services for our patients. From routine surgical procedures, such as spaying and neutering, to more complex surgeries, we look forward to the opportunity to care for your pet's surgical needs.

Our staff is highly skilled in performing veterinary surgeries and will make every effort to ensure that your pet receives the very best care.... Read more

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U. S. and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born.... Read more