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We
offer a wide range of services at Millersville
Animal Hospital. Below are a brief description
of the various services we offer. For services
we don't offer, you'll find information on local businesses
that do provide them.
 Examinations
Since
our pets can't tell us when they're hurting, it takes
a combination of observant owners and routine check-ups
by a veterinarian. This way, we can catch problems
early. Our veterinarians provide comprehensive
physical examinations on every pet visit to make sure
we respond to any problems.
Puppy
And Kitten Education
Bringing
a new critter into your home opens many new joys, as well
as frustrations. Our staff is trained to discuss
many topics specific
to puppies and kittens, including behavior challenges,
housetraining, vaccine recommendations, intestinal parasites,
heartworm prevention, flea and tick control and more.
Geriatric
Education
Our
pets' health needs change as they grow older, just like
their human owners. Did you know that most pets are
considered geriatric once they reach seven years old? Let
our staff work with you and your older pet to formulate
a health plan including routine laboratory tests, nutritional
modifications and preventative medicine to help reduce
the risk of geriatric diseases.
Anesthesia
Our staff
is committed to providing the latest, safest anesthetic
protocols to our patients. This includes the addition
of various types of pain management techniques to ensure
your pet receives as pain-free an experience as possible. A
state-of-the-art anesthesia monitor provides a continuous
reading of each patient's heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen
saturation level, exhaled carbon dioxide level and blood
pressure during the anesthetic procedure.
Surgery
Our
doctors are experienced with a wide array of surgical
procedures, ranging from the common spay and neuter surgeries
to more involved tumor removals, stomach and intestinal
operations, urinary bladder procedures, ear hematoma
repair, minor eye surgery and more.
Dentistry
Just think
about what our mouths would look like (let alone smell
like) if we didn't brush our teeth regularly. Well,
you don't have to imagine, just look in your pet's mouth! Unless
you're extremely motivated, you probably don't brush
your pet's teeth often, if ever. It's important
to realize that dental disease isn't limited to the mouth--the
longer bacteria lingers on your pet's teeth, the more
likely these infections are to spread to other parts
of the body. This can potentially cause problems
in the heart, liver and kidneys. Most pets would
greatly benefit from a plan for oral health, including
routine brushing and periodic cleanings by our staff. Pets
are placed under general anesthesia and receive the same
ultrasonic scaling and polishing that we humans receive
from our dentists.
Pets that require
more specialized dental care are encouraged to visit
the Animal
Dental Center with offices, in Baltimore
and Annapolis.
Pharmacy 
Our
pharmacy carries the most common prescription medications
at competitive prices to save you the hassle of visiting
another pharmacy. You can also request medications,
supplements, regular and prescription diets and other
pet supplies from our online, home-delivery pharmacy,
VetStore.
Radiology
X-Rays
are still a mainstay for diagnosing and staging many
healthy conditions, including heart disease, lung and
airway disease, kidney and bladder stones, gastrointestinal
problems and various bone ailments. Many radiology
studies can be performed while pets are awake, but some
studies require pets to lie extremely still, or in awkward
positions. For these studies, we strongly recommend
sedation to minimize patient discomfort and avoid unnecessary
exposure to radiation.
Ocular
(Eye) Health
We
are capable of testing for and treating many ocular conditions,
including corneal injuries, eyelid abnormalities, cataracts,
glaucoma and uveitis. For specialized care, we
recommend Eye
Care for Animals in Annapolis with Dr. Jennifer
Hyman.
After-Hour
Emergencies
For emergency
care when our hospital is closed, you can contact Anne
Arundel Veterinary Emergency Center in Annapolis
at 410.224.0331, or the Emergency Veterinary Clinic in
Catonsville at 410.788.7042.
Boarding
We
do not currently offer boarding services. We recommend The
Pet Salon on Obrecht Road in Millersville at
410.647.3505.
Grooming
Grooming
services are not offered by our hospital, but we recommend The
Pet Salon in Millersville and Groomingdales
in Severna Park at 410.987.2284.
Behavior
Counseling
From
puppy housetraining and attention seeking behavior, to
inappropriate bathroom habits, our staff is qualified
to provide competent advice on how to best handle most
pet behavior issues. If your pet has a problem
that requires specialized behavior modification techniques,
we recommend Chesapeake
Veterinary Behavior Services with Dr. Jen
Rommel, or Nancy Williams, Animal
Behavior Consultant.
Domestic
and International Pet Transportation
The documentation,
vaccine and anti-parasitic requirements of the many countries
around the world are incredibly complicated. Our
advice, don't try it yourself! Contact Animailers and
make sure your pet won't need to be quarantined (or worse)
at your destination. If you do brave this on your
own, our doctors are licensed to complete the necessary
exams and paperwork and our staff is able to help lead
you in the right direction.
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