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Preventive Medicine
At The Met Vet, we strongly believe that the best method for treating disease is to prevent the disease if possible. This is made possible by regularly scheduled physical exams, vaccinations tailored to the needs of the individual pet, routine examinations for intestinal parasites, and routine evaluation of blood tests. In the event that problems are identified by any of these methods, we are prepared to either treat the condition or see that the most experienced professionals available are contacted to help in treating your pet.
Surgical Treatment
At The Met Vet we offer routine surgical services such as spaying, castration, and declawing. We also can provide more specialized surgical care for abdominal, chest, orthopedic and skin diseases. We take great care in all situations to insure that any risk during the procedure is minimized. Many pet owners have heard stories of pets having problems during routine surgical procedures. Most of these stories come from a time when anesthesia techniques in veterinary clinics were old by current standards. The anesthetics were ones that could cause damage either to the liver or kidneys. In some cases, injectable anesthetics that could not be controlled once they were injected were used. Today, we have gas anesthetics that are extremely safe and do not cause liver or kidney damage. Another important aspect of surgery is that problems in the major organs are identified with blood tests, physical exams and possibly x-rays or EKGs. If a problem is identified, then additional care may be taken as the patient is placed under anesthesia to avoid further problems. Monitoring the patient is also important. Insuring that fluids are given directly in the blood stream at the proper rate keep the kidneys and other organs working properly. These are all steps that are needed to protect your animal during a surgical procedure and ones that we perform at The Met Vet.
Emergency Services
Dr. Washington is pleased to offer emergency services to clients of the hospital. In selected cases, if conditions warrant, then Dr. Washington may refer to
Alabama Veterinary Specialists at 481-1001. If you need emergency services you may obtain the contact number from our answering machine by dialing 988-0880.
Dental Care
Dental care for people is well understood. Few people would consider not having their teeth brushed or cleaned for 2 to 3 years. This is, however, what many of us expect of our animals. Dental disease is a common cause of disease in other organs. At The Met Vet we try to prevent this disease by training the pet owner about home dental care and providing dental cleaning when needed. We even have the option of referral for root canals and orthodontic services. The key is that early detection and intervention is vitally important. Contact us if you have further questions about this service.
The Met Vet provides a limited amount of boarding for our patients. All dogs are leash walked twice daily in a supervised, secured exercise area. The specially
designed dog runs are in a temperature controlled area with
natural sunlight. Our feline guests are housed in a separate room where
every attempt is made to provide a comfortable stay. We have special boarding programs and additional services for our guests. Our TLC package provides for an additional walk,
nightly treat and soft bedding for a more comfortable stay. Our geriatric program provides all the points of the TLC package in addition to a daily check by the medical staff and administration of any medications during business hours. If you would like to tour our boarding facility, please visit us any time during business hours. Since our space is limited, call early for reservations.
At The Met Vet, we strive to provide the best possible care for your
companion. Part of reaching this goal is to provide access to specialists
in certain disciplines of veterinary medicine. We are very fortunate in the
metropolitan Birmingham area to have several well known individuals to
assist us in caring for your animal.
 | Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine offers access to many
of the best specialists in many fields. Specialized testing using CAT scans,
NMR's, thermography, and nuclear imaging are available as well as specialized
therapy using the most advanced techniques and medications. All this is only
a couple of hours from Birmingham and often at less cost than you would
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Please leave e-mail messages for
Dr. Washington at metvet@hiwaay.net
if you have
comments or questions.
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