Our mission is to provide high quality medical and surgical care to our patients while striving to exceed our client's expectations by treating all pets as if they were our own. We want our clients to know it is our priority to provide the finest veterinary care to our patients and it is our goal to assure that you, the owner, are well informed and comfortable with the decisions made regarding your pets care.
Westwood Animal Hospital was established in 1979 by Dr. John Sanders. In 1980, Westwood welcomed the addition of Dr. Pat Hall. After working as a veterinary technician during undergraduate studies at TCC and FSU, Dr. Mike Pridgeon returned to Westwood and joined the veterinary team after graduation from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999.
Westwood Animal Hospital was established in 1979 by Dr. John Sanders. In 1980, Westwood welcomed the addition of Dr. Pat Hall. After working as a veterinary technician during undergraduate studies at TCC and FSU, Dr. Mike Pridgeon returned to Westwood and joined the veterinary team after graduation from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999.
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The doctors and staff of Westwood Animal Hospital are concerned about the health and well being of our patients and their families.
Puppies and kittens should be examined soon after birth and dewormed every 2 weeks until 6-8 weeks of age.
At this age, vaccinations and a monthly parasite prevention program are started.
After the final puppy/kitten boosters are administered, the semi-annual regular wellness visits are initiated.
We recommend regular wellness visits every 6-12 months for all of our canine and feline patients in order to closely monitor the health of your pet.
Puppies and kittens should be examined soon after birth and dewormed every 2 weeks until 6-8 weeks of age.
At this age, vaccinations and a monthly parasite prevention program are started.
After the final puppy/kitten boosters are administered, the semi-annual regular wellness visits are initiated.
We recommend regular wellness visits every 6-12 months for all of our canine and feline patients in order to closely monitor the health of your pet.
All cats should be vaccinated to help prevent harmful and potentially life-threatening diseases.
The types of vaccines your cat should be given will vary based on the life style of your cat.
If your cat lives in the house and does not come into contact with other cats, only the basic vaccines are necessary.
If your cat spends time outside and around other cats, the proper precautions should be taken with the necessary vaccinations.
Rabies is a disease that nearly everyone has heard of.
It is contracted when an animal is bitten by another animal that has been infected.
The types of vaccines your cat should be given will vary based on the life style of your cat.
If your cat lives in the house and does not come into contact with other cats, only the basic vaccines are necessary.
If your cat spends time outside and around other cats, the proper precautions should be taken with the necessary vaccinations.
Rabies is a disease that nearly everyone has heard of.
It is contracted when an animal is bitten by another animal that has been infected.
We routinely provide a wide array of surgical procedures in our office.
Some of these procedures include: ovariohysterectomy (spay), castration (neuter), mass removal, bladder stone removal, Cesarean section, intestinal and stomach surgery, abdominal exploratory and "cherry eye" repair.
Our office is equipped with modern surgical and anesthetic equipment so that we can provide excellent care for your pet.
We utilize pulse oximeter monitors in all animals that receive anesthesia.
These monitors allow us to constantly monitor heart rate and blood oxygen levels in our patients.
Some of these procedures include: ovariohysterectomy (spay), castration (neuter), mass removal, bladder stone removal, Cesarean section, intestinal and stomach surgery, abdominal exploratory and "cherry eye" repair.
Our office is equipped with modern surgical and anesthetic equipment so that we can provide excellent care for your pet.
We utilize pulse oximeter monitors in all animals that receive anesthesia.
These monitors allow us to constantly monitor heart rate and blood oxygen levels in our patients.
Most of our canine and feline patients over the age of one year have some build up of dental calculus and tartar.
During the annual comprehensive physical examination, our doctors will evaluate the teeth and determine if and when a dental cleaning is necessary.
All patients will have preanesthetic bloodwork evaluated prior to dental cleaning.
In order to properly clean your pet's teeth, a general anesthetic must first be administered and the animal must be intubated to protect the airways.
The anesthesia is maintained using gas anesthesia (Isoflurane) and the patient is monitored (heart rate and oxygenation) using pulse oximetry during the entire procedure.
During the annual comprehensive physical examination, our doctors will evaluate the teeth and determine if and when a dental cleaning is necessary.
All patients will have preanesthetic bloodwork evaluated prior to dental cleaning.
In order to properly clean your pet's teeth, a general anesthetic must first be administered and the animal must be intubated to protect the airways.
The anesthesia is maintained using gas anesthesia (Isoflurane) and the patient is monitored (heart rate and oxygenation) using pulse oximetry during the entire procedure.
Fleas and ticks can cause discomfort, itchiness, and allergic skin disease.
The chance that your pet may get fleas or ticks depends on where you live and the environment around you.
Fleas thrive in warmer weather, but may go dormant during the winter in colder areas.
Ticks tend to live in wooded areas or areas with high grass.
Ticks and fleas also pose a threat because it is not just your pet that they can affect, they can affect humans as well.
As with most parasites, prevention is the greatest defense against ticks and fleas.
The chance that your pet may get fleas or ticks depends on where you live and the environment around you.
Fleas thrive in warmer weather, but may go dormant during the winter in colder areas.
Ticks tend to live in wooded areas or areas with high grass.
Ticks and fleas also pose a threat because it is not just your pet that they can affect, they can affect humans as well.
As with most parasites, prevention is the greatest defense against ticks and fleas.
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