What is Vets In the City?

Vets in the City was an idea hatched by Dr Jan E Hale in 2005 to provide a service to the Sarasota area that would help people who are not so mobile or their pets are not so mobile and also pets that just don't like to travel like cats and some dogs. What he found was that many families are very busy being families and it was difficult for them to manage a trip to vets. You can imagine two dogs, several children and maybe a cat or two all getting in the car and driving to a place where the pets will either be nervous or excited and the children have to sit still and not touch anything. Sound like fun? Today, for many families, it requires both parents to work to make ends meet and then you have to factor In taking a day or afternoon off work to arrange the trip to the Veterinarian's office. Of course not all pet owners face these obstacles and they manage quite well. But for those who don't Vets in the City has been a warmly received option. Dr Hale states, "the difference I see in the behavior and comfort level of the pets really adds a new joy to my job and I don't have to make a diagnosis around the masking of symptoms due to anxiety. I can do a better job of finding out what is really wrong with a pet and what isn't wrong."

Vets in the City is a complete veterinary clinic that comes to your front door where your pet is most comfortable.

What do we mean by complete? We provide all the care you would expect from your veterinarian.

1. Annual wellness exams
   • Complete physical exam
   • Blood screening for organ health.
   • Preventive health
     1. Vaccines
     2. Heartworm testing for dogs
     3. Fecal exams for the detection of parasites
   • Diet counseling
   • Behavior counseling
2. Geriatric examinations - Many of our patients are geriatric and because they have difficulty getting around and jumping into the car our service makes their life much more enjoyable. They do not have to load up in the car and shake nervously around other pets.
3. Diagnostic procedures:
   • Radiographs (X-rays)
   • Blood tests
     1. In house
     2. Reference laboratories
   • Urinalysis
   • Allergy testing
   • Vaccine titers
   • Biopsies
4. Surgery-We can perform most surgeries in our vehicle with the most modern anesthetics and surgical instruments available.
   • Laser surgical procedures
     • Virtually any surgical procedure can be performed using a CO2 laser with the added benefit of:
       1. Less post operative pain
       2. Less bleeding
       3. Less swelling
   • Spays and neuters
   • Soft tissue surgery
     1. Tumor removal
     2. Nasal repair for brachycephalic breeds like Pugs and English Bull dogs.
     3. Wart removal
5. Dental Procedures
   • Cleaning the teeth and polishing and complete periodontal examinations
   • Extractions
   • Oral tumor removal and gum surgery.
6. We have selected clinics in the area that can provide other services like hospitalization and boarding as well as specialty practices that can provide for more complicated procedures.
7. At home euthanasia - This is the most trying and troubling decision for any pet owner to make. When it is time for your pet to no longer suffer the pain of a chronic illness or a disabling arthritic condition the last thing you want to do is have to take them somewhere where their final moments are filled with anxiety and additional discomfort. We provide a way for you and your pet to experience these final moments with dignity and comfort in your own home or back yard or where ever you choose.
8. Cremation Services
   
   • Private cremation-you will receive your pet’s ashes returned to you in a carved wooden box.
   • Or you can choose an urn by going to the crematoriums website. www.belspuroaks.com
   • Communal Cremation - Your pet will be cremated along with other pets and you will not get the ashes back.

Did you know? 87% of dog owners say their dog curls up beside them or at their feet while they watch TV.