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Veterinary behavior is the equivalent of human psychiatry. It is the practice of using behavior modification techniques, environmental and lifestyle changes, and medication (when appropriate) to manage animal behavior issues.
Veterinary cardiology is involved in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, which includes congestive heart failure, hypertension, dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and valvular disorders.
Dentistry
Veterinary dentistry is the diagnosis and treatment of pet teeth, gum and jaws. Dental disease is the most common problem to affect small animals of any age. Without proper dental care, up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop signs of dental disease by the age of three.
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging refers to state-of-the-art noninvasive radiology that helps diagnose many pet illnesses and injuries through CT scans and X-rays to help evaluate bone and muscle disorders, cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary disorders, GI and digestive system issues and more.
Internal Medicine
Veterinary internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that can affect your pet’s internal body system functions such as endocrine disorders, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, blood issues and more.
Veterinary oncologists typically treat common cancers, skin tumors, mammary tumors, lymphosarcoma, endocrine tumors, osteosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma. The good news is that many pet cancers can be effectively treated to help ensure the most healthy, happy time with your pet.
The study and treatment of eyes and vision, veterinary ophthalmology concerns vision problems typically including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachments, corneal ulcers, as well as diseases that affect the structures surrounding the eye.
Your pet’s brain and nervous system are the hidden wonder of what makes them think and act the way they do. Neurology can be the key when a pet’s actions and abilities change outside of the usual causes like injury, disease and aging.
Veterinary surgery refers to any intervention a pet’s condition may require, both invasive and non-invasive, such as laparoscopy. Typical surgeries include removal of cancerous growths, closure of extensive or non-healing wounds, heart repair, and orthopedic.
Veterinary behavior is the equivalent of human psychiatry. It is the practice of using behavior modification techniques, environmental and lifestyle changes, and medication (when appropriate) to manage animal behavior issues.
Veterinary cardiology is involved in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, which includes congestive heart failure, hypertension, dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and valvular disorders.
Dentistry
Veterinary dentistry is the diagnosis and treatment of pet teeth, gum and jaws. Dental disease is the most common problem to affect small animals of any age. Without proper dental care, up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop signs of dental disease by the age of three.
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging refers to state-of-the-art noninvasive radiology that helps diagnose many pet illnesses and injuries through CT scans and X-rays to help evaluate bone and muscle disorders, cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary disorders, GI and digestive system issues and more.
Internal Medicine
Veterinary internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that can affect your pet’s internal body system functions such as endocrine disorders, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, blood issues and more.
Veterinary oncologists typically treat common cancers, skin tumors, mammary tumors, lymphosarcoma, endocrine tumors, osteosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma. The good news is that many pet cancers can be effectively treated to help ensure the most healthy, happy time with your pet.
The study and treatment of eyes and vision, veterinary ophthalmology concerns vision problems typically including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachments, corneal ulcers, as well as diseases that affect the structures surrounding the eye.
Your pet’s brain and nervous system are the hidden wonder of what makes them think and act the way they do. Neurology can be the key when a pet’s actions and abilities change outside of the usual causes like injury, disease and aging.
Veterinary surgery refers to any intervention a pet’s condition may require, both invasive and non-invasive, such as laparoscopy. Typical surgeries include removal of cancerous growths, closure of extensive or non-healing wounds, heart repair, and orthopedic.
Working together with you and your primary care veterinarian, our specialists and hospital care teams will help you understand what to expect from diagnosis through treatment. We’ll provide you with the guidance you need to make the best decisions for your pet.
Zack Wright, DVM DAVCIM, is Medical Director at VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital in Dallas, Texas and Chair of the Mars Veterinary Health Oncology Advisory Board. See a glimpse of his background, career with VCA and why he chose to be an oncology specialist.
