Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Blvd

Regular wellness exams allow us to catch underlying health problems early, provide consistent preventative care, and support your pet’s overall health and well-being. 

Our veterinarians are skilled in diagnosing common problems that affect our pets like vomiting, itching, lumps, limping, and more. 

Vaccines are essential for preventive care and can increase the chances of a longer, happier life for pets. Ensuring that pets are consistently up to date with their vaccinations can help prevent contracting disease or help lessen the severity of symptoms if a disease is contracted.

Another key component of helping to maintain your pet’s health and happiness is having them on reliable, consistent heartworm preventative.  

Heartworm disease is serious and potentially fatal to our dogs and cats. Heartworms are spread by mosquito bites and can grow up to a foot long, living in the heart and lungs of our beloved pets.  

Fleas can cause itchy skin, skin infections, and spread tapeworms. Ticks can carry disease such as Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, and more. 

From routine cleanings to tooth extractions, the Thrive Pet Healthcare network of Primary Care veterinarians and Dental Specialists is here to keep your pet's smile fresh! Our general practices can take care of everyday dental maintenance with outstanding regular check-ins, cleanings, and basic surgeries.

Meanwhile, our specialty veterinarians are prepared to handle more complex or chronic dental cases like a root abscess, jaw fracture, abnormal tooth formation, or advanced periodontal disease. These doctors are highly trained within the field of veterinary dentistry and have access to specialized equipment, typically unavailable at primary care clinics. 

Unless you intend to breed, we recommend having pets spayed or neutered. Pets that have been spayed or neutered tend to live longer and have healthier lives.

It's hard to provide care without knowing the root of what is ailing your pet, which is why diagnostic testing is so important. Diagnostic testing can include laboratory testing (blood, urine, and fecal) and diagnostic imaging like X–rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. 

We will be by your side during this time of need to offer both medical assistance and emotional support. 

The occasional taps, scrapes, and scratches that happen when playing with your pet means it's time for a trip to your local veterinarian or boarding facility! Trimming your pet's nails is a healthy part of their life, and can lead to greater comfort in everyday activity.

While some surgeries are available through your primary care hospital, some advanced or complex procedures require advanced skills, training, intensive care before or after surgery, and specialized equipment. Similar to the training for human medical doctors, veterinarians can choose to do additional training, publish research, and take an exam to achieve “board certification” in an area of expertise. Our specialty teams work closely with your primary care veterinarian to ensure an exceptional experience for you and your pet. 

This is a procedure that uses a veterinary endoscope (an instrument with a small camera) that can help diagnose the cause of a condition in your pet. For example, an endoscopy procedure can visualize the esophageal lining or gather biopsies on the stomach lining, intestines, urinary bladder, nose, and more. In addition, it can provide treatment for your pet, including, but not limited to, removing material from the stomach or even removing small stones from the urinary bladder.

It’s important to connect with your specific hospital on their unique capabilities when it comes to this service as there are a wide range of endoscopy procedures. Speak with your veterinarian for details.

Broken or fractured teeth are a common finding in veterinary practices. Objects that are notorious for breaking pets’ teeth include cow hooves, real bones, rocks, ice, large-knotted rawhides, and hard plastic bones. If you suspect your pet has a broken tooth, we strongly recommend bringing them for an examination. If the fracture is large enough to expose the pulp canal (the center part of the tooth), the tooth will be acutely painful and can leave your pet at great risk of infection and abscess. 

Resorbed teeth are when the dentin (the main structural component of the tooth) erodes, progressing to the surrounding tooth over time. Dental radiographs (X-rays) are required to properly evaluate this condition. Based on the level of disease, treatment may include complete extraction or crown amputation (removal of the remaining diseased tooth). 

A laparoscope (camera) and tiny instruments are inserted through small hole-punch size incisions in the abdomen, magnifying internal organs on a video monitor for thorough examination of the anatomy. Over the past 15 years, laparoscopy has become the standard of care in human medicine and has significantly reduced recovery time in people. The same is true for our beloved pets. Schedule a consultation today to see if laparoscopic surgery is right for your pet.