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Dec 12
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Radiowave Technology

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Minimally Invasive Radiowave Technology

Sharp Animal Hospital is committed to providing state of the art veterinary care. We are one of the first hospitals in our area to offer the benefits of radiowave surgery for your pet. The radiowave unit energizes a microfiber tip with high frequency radiowaves which provide a specific and delicate tissue interaction. This is done so precisely that the normal surrounding tissues are hardly affected.

The radiowave procedure does not tear, crush or bruise tissue due to the lack of physical contact. It is able to seal nerve endings and small blood vessels as it “cuts”. We are pleased to offer radiowave surgery as an exciting option for safe, comfortable treatment. In most procedures, the radiowave surgery can replace the scalpel.

WHAT IS RADIOWAVE SURGERY?

RADIOWAVE SURGERY PROVIDES A TACTILE, BUT PRESSURELESS, INCISION WHICH ALLOWS THE DOCTOR TO SENSE WHAT HE IS CUTTING. THERE IS NO RISK OF ACCIDENTALLY BURNING OTHER AREAS OF TISSUE THROUGH REFLECTION OR PENETRATION OF A LIGHT BEAM(AS WITH LASER).

RADIOSURGERY OFFERS:

LESS PAIN = Radiosurgery seals nerve endings as it moves through the tissue .

LESS BLEEDING = Radiosurgery seals small blood vessels during surgery.

LESS SWELLING = Radiowave surgery produces a low temperature cutting which produces less tissue swelling.

REDUCED RISK OF INFECTION = Laser sterilizes as it removes diseased

tissue, killing bacteria that cause infection.

PRECISION = Radiowave surgery can remove unhealthy tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding tissue.

QUICK RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES = Recovery is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort.

 

Dec 06
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Grooming

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Sharp Animal Hospital offers professional grooming services Monday through Saturday, with early drop-offs available.

Your pet will be kept in a safe, friendly atmosphere and never exposed to unvaccinated animals. To insure your pets safety, we require all pets to be vaccinated prior to being admitted for grooming. Because this grooming service is a part of our veterinary hospital, you can rest assured, should any medical emergency arise while your pet is in our care, he or she will have immediate access to our professional staff.

Any pet coming in with fleas, ticks, other skin parasites or contagious medical condition will be treated immediately for the protection of other grooming patients. These or other services provided by the staff of the hospital will be charged separately and in addition to grooming fees.

Every grooming includes a bath, ear maintenance, nail trim and a complimentary health examination. If your dog has a problem with his or her ears or anal glands, you can request they be treated by a veterinarian while your dog is here.

We also provide the following service:

SEDATION GROOMING = For the safety of your pets we offer sedation grooming under the supervision of a veterinarian. Regular blood testing is required for the health of your pet.

SKUNK BATHS = Special shampoo that penetrates the hair and removes that awful smell. Even though this shampoo is designed specifically to remove the odor, several baths may be needed.

MEDICATED BATHS AND HOT OIL TREATMENTS = Designed to alleviate dry skin and make hair coats healthier on a temporary basis. Oral skin and coat conditioners are also advised and are available for a more permanent solution.

FLEA BATHS = A shampoo for a fast kill of only adult fleas living on your pet. This needs to be used in conjunction with flea preventives such as Frontline for continued treatment of pet and household.

For your convenience we can have the hospital staff do yearly vaccines, heartworm tests and other medical services while your pet is here for grooming.

If you have any questions about grooming for your pet, please feel free to call us or stop by our office to speak with one of our groomers. While you are here, be sure to ask about our wellness plans for your pets total health care needs. To schedule a grooming appointment, contact us via phone at (586) 293-4020 or email us.

“Our groomers have 35 years combined experience “

May 18
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Microchip Pet Identification

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Imagine if your dog or cat got lost. You’d want to give him or her the best chance of getting home. With microchipping, you can.

Microchipping is a safe, permanent way to identify your pet in case he or she becomes lost. A microchip, which is a tiny device about the size and shape of a grain of rice, is placed just under the loose skin at the back of the neck. When a lost dog or cat without an ID tag is found, a veterinarian or veterinary technician will use a handheld microchip scanner to check for a chip. If the pet has one, it will transmit its ID number to the scanner via a low-frequency radio wave. The veterinary hospital or shelter then calls the chip manufacturer, retrieves the pet owner’s contact information, and calls the owner.

Even the most responsible pet owners can’t always guarantee their pet won’t get lost. A leash could break or slip out of your hand, a pet could push through a screen door or window, or a contractor or friend might accidentally leave a door or gate open.

We recommend that you use a microchip, along with a collar and ID tag, to identify your pet. An ID tag is still a reliable identification method. Pets that have tags with current contact information are more likely to not end up in shelters and tend to get home faster than those without tags. However, collars and ID tags aren’t permanent and can be removed (overnight or for grooming); pets can also lose them. With a microchip, your pet will have a much better chance of being identified and returned to you. Pets without microchips that end up in shelters may be adopted out to another family or even euthanized.

Please contact us to schedule an appointment to microchip your pet. Although we hope your pet never becomes lost, we want you to be prepared. We can also suggest a plan to have in place so if your pet does go missing, you’ll be able to act quickly.

Location Hours
Monday9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday9:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday9:00am – 7:00pm
Friday9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday9:00am – 4:00pm
SundayClosed