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| BEST FRIENDS MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC Asheville, North Carolina PHONE: (828)-337-8333 |
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| There are many pet owners who do not enjoy transporting their pets and visiting the local veterinary office. Commonly encountered problems include owning multiple pets, arranging appropriate pet transportation, and owning pets who develop stress and anxiety during transportation and in unfamiliar settings. Best Friends Mobile Veterinary Clinic eliminates these hassles and brings the veterinary clinic to your home or place of business providing your pets the medical care they require and deserve. We offer the following services and strive to bring you and your best friends CARING, Convenient, and Quality at Home Vet Care. |
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| • IMMUNIZATION AND WELLNESS CARE The time and effort invested in wellness care has many rewards for your pet's immediate and long term health. Our immunization and wellness programs are the most beneficial services we provide and are designed specifically to accommodate you and your pet's specific needs. Common components include a comprehensive physical exam, internal & blood borne parasite testing,, appropriate vaccinations, and an uninterrupted one-on- one consultation regarding your pet's future needs. |
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| • MICROCHIPPING Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We provide microchip implantation utilizing AVID, a widely used microchip product. This microchip will help increase the chances of a lost pet's safe recovery. Most animal shelters are equipped with microchip scanners so that lost pets can be identified. Back to top |
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| • DENTAL CLEANING & ADVANCED DENTAL CARE Regular professional oral examinations are important in maintaining your pet's teeth. Upon examination of your best friend we will advise you on their dental needs. In some cases a dental prophylaxis/cleaning or advanced care may be needed. Unfortunately, most pets will not allow us to perform this procedures safely and efficiently while awake. We utilize gas anaesthesia and provide continuous anaesthetic monitoring during all dental procedures. Pre-dental blood work helps Dr. Pickett better determine the risk of anesthesia for pet and is available for all patients and is mandatory in some instances. Placing an intravenous/IV catheter and maintaining your pet on intravenous fluids during a dental procedure is also an option for patients and again is mandatory in some instances. During a dental cleaning we perform a thorough oral exam probing every tooth for pockets and lesions. We then utilize an ultrasonic dental scaler and polisher to clean and polish each tooth thoroughly above and below the gum line. This process will help keep your pet's tooth surface, smooth and lustrous, making them more resistant to plaque buildup and decay. We offer as an option OraVet , the first plaque- prevention system for pets. This is an easy, weekly alternative to daily brushing. Back to top |
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| • DIAGNOSTICS Performing diagnostics is often essential in order to document the extent of a pet's injuries or for definitively diagnosing a pet's illness. The information gained from these tests or procedures not only allow Dr. Pickett to more accurately diagnose your pet's problems but also assists him in devising the most effective treatment plan for you and your pet. Commonly encountered veterinary diagnostic tests include:
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| • SURGERY We offer many procedures and surgeries commonly performed by stationary veterinarians. Ovarianhysterectomies/spays, castrations/neuters, front declaw procedures, mass excisions, biopsies, and wound repairs are among some of the surgical techniques provided by Best Friends Mobile Veterinary Clinic. Only established clients may schedule surgeries. To help Dr. Pickett better determine the risk of anesthesia for your pet we offer presurgical blood work and ECG as an option for patients and is mandatory in some instances. Placing an intravenous/IV catheter and maintaining your pet on intravenous fluids during surgery is also an option for patients and again is mandatory in some instances. During surgeries patients are maintained on isoflurane, an inhalant gas anesthetic. More importantly vital signs including heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, spO2, and an ECG are monitored while your pet is under anesthesia. We will advise you on options in controlling potential pain your pet may experience after a surgical procedure. Back to top |
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| • EUTHANASIA Having to say goodbye to your pet is one of the hardest decisions pet guardians have to face. We strive to make this difficult time easier on your best friend by providing this service at your home or your pets favorite spot. Dr. Pickett will inform you of all potential treatment options so that you as your pet's guardian can make the most informed decision in regards to their best interest and well being. Back to top |
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| • DISCLAIMERS In spite of the many services which Best Friends Mobile Veterinary Clinic provides there are some limitations. First, we are not equipped to provide long term or extensive hospitalization. If your pet requires this service we may need to refer you to a traditional stationary veterinary hosptial. Second, even though we are mobile we are not an emergency ambulatory service and thus may not be able to accommodate all immediate emergencies. We try to see all clients on an appointment basis and will see emergencies as present time, schedule, and location allow. Third, due to the size of our mobile hospital there will be no service on icy roads and locations where we are unable to easily park or maneuver. In the event that we can not easily reach your front door we are happy to meet you at the closest convenient location or make other arrangements. Lastly, payment is due at time of service and we gladly accept cash, check, Visa, and Mastercard. Back to top |
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