Services
We proudly offer the following specialties:
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Internists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of complex problems of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic (liver), renal (kidney), endocrine, hematologic, cardiac and neurologic systems.
Our internists work closely with your veterinarian in managing your pet's problems and establishing a specific diagnosis
, especially in cases where the signs are vague or perplexing.
Internists deal with a variety of clinical signs including loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, anemia, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and seizures. Specialized diagnostic tools such as endoscopy allows noninvasive diagnostic capabilities.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
BAVS offers advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities for a variety of diseases including orthopedic, neurologic, intra-abdominal, cardiac, and a number of other disorders. These capabilities include:
- Diagnostic radiology (x-rays)
- Ultrasound
- Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
- Scintigraphy (eg, bone, thyroid, liver scans and others)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is available through a nearby facility. Our radiologists review all the radiographs at BAVS as well as those of your local practitioner.
SURGERY
BAVS is equipped with the latest specialized surgical equipment. More traditional procedures are complemented by unique equipment and training to provide laser surgery, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, TPLO cruciate tear correction, and other distinct nontraditional procedures. A wide variety of orthopedic, neurologic, oncologic (cancer), thoracic, intra-abdominal, and reconstructive problems can be treated effectively through expert surgical intervention.
The safest anesthetic agents are used and patients are continuously monitored throughout surgery.
The latest pain relief medications are utilized to assure the highest degree of comfort possible.
Comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care is provided at BAVS.
NEUROLOGY
Animals suffer many of the same brain, spinal cord, nerve, and muscle problems that humans face, including seizures, concussions, spinal cord injuries resulting from slipped discs or spinal fractures, and tumors. Many of these neurological disorders are treatable. Sometimes a simple drug regimen or surgery can make a huge difference, and it is possible for
patients to recover and live well for many years with proper treatment.
Other neurological conditions may require a pet owner to investment time, energy, and emotion. For those who are able and willing to make the investment, it's comforting to know options are available to help their pets.
ONCOLOGY
Oncology is the study of cancer. Ten common signs of cancer in animals are abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow, sores that do not heal, weight loss, loss of appetite, bleeding or discharge from any body opening, offensive odor, difficulty eating or swallowing, hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina, persistent lameness or stiffness, difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating.
With prompt diagnosis and treatment, many cancers considered untreatable just a few years ago are now treated with predictable outcomes.
Oncology patients at BAVS have available the most current and effective forms of therapy that focuses on providing the best quality of life for your pet.
DERMATOLOGY
Dermatologic (skin) problems are caused by a variety of conditions including allergies, infections, tumors, and internal diseases. Proper treatment of skin conditions, including chronic ear infections, requires appropriate tests, such as allergy testing.
There are many internal medical problems that cause skin disease, including diseases of the liver, pancreas and hormone-producing glands.
Dermatologists work in concert with the internists to treat these internal conditions.
CARDIOLOGY
Cardiac (heart) problems are very common in both young and old animals.
Symptoms of cardiac problems include lethargy, respiratory difficulty, cough, weight loss and murmurs.
With proper treatment, most cardiac problems can be managed or cured.
Customized management of cardiac conditions is essential to prolong and improve your pet's quality of life.
Cardiology services available at BAVS include the most up-to-date medical and surgical treatments for pets with heart problems including EKG, echocardiography (ultrasound) with doppler, holter monitoring, pacemaker and birth defect surgery.
RADIATION THERAPY
Pets of the Bay Area have comprehensive radiation therapy available only at BAVS. Services available include I-131 for hyperthyroidism and highly advanced image guided radiation therapy, utilizing the Bay Area's only Linear Accelerator for pets.
With CT image guided treatment planning through a board certified veterinary radiation oncologist and sophisticated software, focused radiation can be delivered from outside the body to destroy tumors within the body.
CHIROPRACTIC
For athletes and weekend warriors alike, we are pleased to add chiropractic care to our emerging sports medicine program.
Chiropractic is a health care system used extensively in human medicine for pain relief and optimization of performance that has numerous applications in veterinary medicine.
EMERGENCY
Evening, weekend, and holiday emergency services
are available through our Emergency Service. We accept walk-ins as well as transfer cases from area veterinarians.
The Emergency Service is available exclusively to treat pets in an emergency, when the family veterinarian is unavailable. Once the pet's condition is stabilized, it will be released or returned to it's regular veterinarian for continued care.
Caring is our #1 specialty
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