We have payment plans and financing options to assist with unexpected emergency costs.
We advertise service discounts for both new and existing customers on an ongoing basis.
We offer incentives in the form of reduced fees for wellness visits, packages, and preventive services.
Our staff at Westchester Animal Hospital is filled with passionate animal lovers who are here to help you and your pet! They are highly trained and dedicated to making sure that your pets receive the care and compassion they deserve every time they walk in the door!
We offer the following services to keep your pets healthy:
Boarding
We offer overnight and day boarding services in a clean and safe environment. We provide indoor temperature controlled kennels and play areas. For the safety of all pets in our charge, we require that pets be up-to-date with their vaccinations prior to boarding with us.
If your pet has special needs or health issues, we will gladly provide special attention during his stay. This includes medication requirements and dietary needs. If additional services are desired, we ask that you request them when creating your reservation. We make every effort to make your pet’s stay with us safe and relaxing.
Animals requiring emergency veterinary attention during their boarding stay will be treated at the owner’s expense. We recommend that you provide emergency contact information for yourself and a local friend or family member, should we need to reach you. We also recommend you bring some food to prevent making changes during boarding.
Dental Care
Dental care is vital to the overall health of any pet. Dental disease can lead to health issues with the heart, liver, and kidneys and has the potential to seep into your pet’s bloodstream. In fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population.
In-House Laboratory
We are very proud of our laboratory. We are able to perform many diagnostic tests quickly and efficiently in it. We can do many simple tests but are also able to offer some more complex ones, too! We are able to run heartworm tests, leukemia and FIV tests, and full blood work for those who are interested in it. There are also many other tests we offer our patients.
The best part of being able to run laboratory tests in our hospital is that we can diagnose your pets much sooner than if we had to send the blood work out to another laboratory. Whenever your pets are not feeling well, we can offer you results and a diagnosis in minutes instead of making you wait a day (or more) for the results.
Laser Therapy
We are proud to announce we are now offering laser therapy, an innovative new way to treat pain and inflammation in pets. Laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects such as improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. Multiple studies have shown laser therapy can help with a variety of problems including arthritis, joint pain, ligament sprains, muscle strains, dog/cat bites, feline acne/asthma, hotspots, post trauma/surgery pain, hip dysplasia, lick granulomas and snake/bug bites.
Parasite Prevention
The idea of your pet being infested with parasites is a disturbing thought, but it’s also a medical issue that can have serious consequences if not properly dealt with or prevented. Parasites pose a variety of health issues for our pets, who can be very susceptible to certain parasites depending on age, region, and other factors.
At Westchester Animal Hospital, we emphasize the importance of preventing parasites. Through preventative measures, you can successfully protect your pet. Pets that are not protected often develop parasites, leading to serious problems for them and their owners.
Pharmacy
It is our goal to provide you with complete veterinary care in a professional and accessible atmosphere. That is why we offer a fully stocked pharmacy to fill your pets’ prescription needs.
Having an on-site pharmacy provides you with a more convenient way to get your pets’ medication. We hope that this will save you time and ultimately enhance your experience with us.
Preventative Care
Our team puts great emphasis on preventative care in order to help maintain your pet’s health and well-being. Preventative care includes parasite prevention, weight management, dental health, and early screening and detection. We recommend routine services and diagnostic testing aimed at preventing health complications and their associated costs.
Senior Pets
Older pets have a progressive decline in health and are more susceptible to age-related diseases. Detecting health changes early will increase treatment options and improve prognosis. We encourage pet parents to arrange for a general examination with a veterinarian every six months for large breeds that are older than six years of age, for medium breeds that are older than eight years of age, and for small breeds that are older than ten years of age.
Young Pets
Preventative measures for newborns involves a comprehensive physical exam, vaccine booster shots, a specially formulated diet, and parasite prevention. Behavior should also be addressed early to prevent behavior problems later on. New borns are still developing and will have weak immune systems which will make them more susceptible to diseases and chronic conditions. We recommend close monitoring of your pet’s health during the first year due to the rapid aging that takes place during this time.
Spay and Neuter
Spaying and neutering are important and necessary medical procedures that enhance the quality of your pets’ life. Not only does spaying and neutering have positive effects on your pets’ health, it’s also vital to controlling the homeless pet population.
Surgery
We are pleased to offer our clients the highest quality veterinary care. We want nothing but the best for our clients, especially during surgery. It is our goal to make sure that our surgical team is prepared to offer our clients the latest medical procedures. We look forward to learning about the newest medical advances in surgery and actively partake in continued surgical education.
Vaccinations
At Westchester Animal Hospital in Miami, FL , we believe that one of the most important aspects of caring for your pet’s health is vaccinating him or her against possible diseases. There are a variety of diseases which affect our pets, and other animals, so proper vaccination is vital to protecting them from many types of illnesses.
It is important to consult with us about the unique risks of living in our region. We will be happy to discuss the benefits of protecting your pet with vaccinations, as well as, provide you with information on the required vaccinations for your pet.
Wellness Exams
At Westchester Animal Hospital in Miami, FL , we believe that regular checkups and wellness exams are critical to your pets’ well-being. These wellness exams give us a chance to evaluate the overall health of your pet while also giving us a baseline for their unique bodies and tendencies.
Not only do these exams keep us up-to-date with your pets’ health, but they also allow us to detect potential problems before they become serious. This thorough checkup gives us vital information to help keep your pet healthy!
Emergency Care
We have state of the art diagnostic equipment and are capable of handling emergency and critical cases. We have a full in-house pharmacy, the newest in digital imaging technology, and an in-house laboratory, which allows us to save time and money and pass on the cost benefits to you. During office hours, we are able to provide advanced and specialized surgical and medical life saving procedures to your pet. However, we are not a 24 hour animal hospital and can refer you to a trusted 24 hour facility for after-hour emergencies.
3 Common Reasons For Emergency Room Visits
- Vomiting
- Cystitis
- Poison