Scott County Animal Hospital

115 S. 16th Avenue   Eldridge, Iowa 52748
(563)285-8624    (563)285-6798 (fax)

Small Animal Services
 

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:  Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs.  
      
Surgical Services:  Our dedicated surgical suite is utilized for a wide variety of soft-tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures.  Complicated procedures and some orthopedic procedures may be referred to a specialist.
   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available inhalant anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
    
Internal medicine: We offer complete medical services in-clinic for diagnosis of your pet's clinical problems.  We also offer referrals to internal medicine specialists who help us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, state-of-the-art digital X-ray equipment immediately provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.  This technology also allows us to send radiographs electronically to specialists for complicated cases.
   
Electrocardiography Services:  We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists through telemedicine service.
   
Blood Pressure Measurement:  Our blood pressure machine uses the newest technology to rapidly and accurately measure blood pressure in all sizes of pets.
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent identification: We offer microchip identification for all small animals.
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.
   
Individualized Flea Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
    
Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Boarding:  We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.  Additional pick-up times are available outside of regular hours (see Hours webpage)

Grooming:  Routine and therapeutic grooming services are available through our professional groomer on staff.  Appointments are taken Mondays through Fridays.

Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies.