Wellness
Program
Preventive care is the key to keeping your pet healthy and happy.
It is our goal to prevent illness whenever possible, and routine
examinations and a complete preventive health care plan are
the best ways to stop illness and disease before they affect
your pet's quality of life. We strongly advise yearly wellness
examinations for all pets. Since pets age approximately seven
years for each human year, if you pet does not get check out
yearly it’s like you not visiting your doctor for seven
years. A lot can go wrong in that period of time.
Harmony
Animal Hospital provides comprehensive wellness programs that
are specifically designed for your pet's unique needs. We
take into account factors such as your pet's age, lifestyle,
and other risk factors when designing a wellness plan for
your beloved companion. All wellness programs include a complete
physical examination, testing for internal parasites, heartworm
and flea control procedures, vaccinations, and specialized
laboratory tests that aid in the prevention of disease.
A pet
that appears healthy can often be hiding symptoms of disease. Routine
blood testing helps our veterinarians learn things about your pet's
health that cannot be spotted during a routine physical examination.
Abnormal
values are often uncovered even when an exam is normal or when the
client does not anticipate any problems with their pet, such as
low thyroid, early-stage kidney or liver disease and anemia. Our
extensive diagnostic laboratory
services provide information that is critical not only
to a sick or injured pet, but for wellness purposes as well. We
have access in both our in-house and reference laboratories to extensive
diagnostic testing, allowing pets to receive appropriate treatment
in a timely manner. Our laboratory is capable of processing numerous
blood tests, including chemistry profiles, blood glucose and complete
blood counts (CBC). We also process pre-anesthetic blood tests,
which are often necessary before your pet undergoes anesthesia or
surgery.
Vaccinations
Up-to-date vaccinations are the cornerstone of your pet's health care
plan. Every pet is unique and so each pet has different needs when
it comes to vaccinations. We work closely with you to develop a vaccine
protocol for your pet based on his or her needs and lifestyle. We
recommend vaccinating for distemper in dogs and panleukopenia in cats
every three years after your pet is two years of age. We vaccinate
appropriately based on each pet's individual needs so please ask our
staff what is recommended for your pet.
Internal
Medicine
Harmony Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility
capable of providing treatment for your pet in a number of different
areas. We cover all aspects of internal medicine and can treat
a variety of conditions in the following areas:
Cardiology
Ophthalmology
Neurology
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
Orthopedic
Surgery
Oncology
Endocrinology
Many
more
Puppy
And Kitten Care
Harmony Animal Hospital wants to help welcome your new puppy or kitten
into your home! The puppy/kitten years are a critical time in your
pet's life. Vaccinations are particularly important and we create
a vaccine protocol that is tailored specifically to your pet. Getting
an early start on dental care is also a must. We help you start a
dental routine for your pet that helps prevent periodontal disease
and get him or her used to dental cleanings. Our Puppy and
Kitten Pediatric Packages can save you 30% on the care of
your new family member, including vaccines and laboratory testing.
Ask us about it when you come in for your visit.
We are proud to offer a special welcoming kit for new puppy and kitten
owners filled with valuable health care information about your newest
family member. This information helps you make informed decisions
about the care and training of your new pet. Each kit also includes
a free month of heartworm and/or flea prevention and other complimentary
items. Call us today to schedule an appointment for your new puppy
or kitten. Be
sure you enroll your puppy in a socialization and training class as
soon as possible. Critical behavioral milestones will soon be reached
and gone forever. These classes can help your puppy become an emotionally
stable lifetime companion. We
recommend Lucky Dog Sports Club in Jupiter.
Senior
Pet Care
Older pets make wonderful companions, and thanks to advances
in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer than ever. Your
senior pet has medical needs that are very different from puppies
and kittens, though. Harmony Animal Hospital works with you
to develop a health care plan that ensures your pet is safe
and happy throughout his or her "golden years".
Pets age
faster than people and pets are considered to be "seniors"
around age 7. Prevention is the key to keeping older pets healthy.
Symptoms of disease or a chronic condition many not be readily apparent.
In some cases, conditions that may look like the usual signs of "old
age" could actually be signs of a more serious problem, such
as arthritis, periodontal disease, kidney failure, cancer or cognitive
dysfunction (senile dementia). We recommend all senior pets undergo
a physical examination every six months to catch problems and treat
them early. During an examination, we also perform a number of routine
blood tests that can detect the signs of heart disease, heartworm
infection, diabetes and other health problems.
You
are an important ally in keeping your senior pet healthy! If your
pet is experiencing any changes in behavior, we urge you to bring
him or her in for a check-up. Together, we can make sure you and
your faithful companion enjoy many more years together.
Pharmacy and Prescription Diets
Our complete in-house pharmacy gives you the benefit of starting
your pet's medication as soon as you get home. We are stocked with
a broad spectrum of pharmaceuticals used commonly in veterinary
medicine that can help your pet recover from an illness or surgical
procedure.
Prescriptions
are often ready at check-out. Our trained staff is knowledgeable
and gives instruction on appropriate administration techniques as
well as daily recommended doses. Refills are easy and can be called-in
for quick and efficient pick-up. You can even pick them up at our
drive-up window!
Tired
of running out of your pet’s medications? Ask for our EZ
Fetch Refill Program where your pet’s medications
are filled and automatically mailed to you at no extra charge.
Many
pets have dietary needs that can only be met by prescribed nutrition.
Our hospital carries a number of prescription diets that are often
part of a total health care plan for your pet. Our veterinary staff
is able to tailor individual nutrition plans based on your pet's
health needs.
Telemedicine & Veterinary Specialists
When your pet comes to Harmony Animal Hospital, he or she has access
to leading veterinary specialists across the country. We use an
advanced telemedicine system for consulting with specialists in
a number of different fields. We consult with specialists on complex
cases or when a confirmation of diagnosis might be helpful. Our
telemedicine system and use of local board certified veterinarians
in a number of specialties, such as neurology, orthopedics, dermatology,
and internal medicine, allows for fast, accurate consultations when
needed.
Microchipping
Pet identification is a must! But a sturdy collar and ID tag
may not be enough to ensure your pet returns home safely if
he or she is lost. Microchipping your pet is a safe, effective
way to help your pet make it home safe and sound.
A
microchip is about the size and shape of a grain of rice. It
is implanted underneath your pet's skin between the shoulder
blades during a process similar to a vaccination. Each microchip
is encoded with unique information about your pet. This information
corresponds to data in a national database. Veterinary hospitals
and animal shelters across the country are equipped with special
scanners capable of detecting and reading microchips. If your
pet is lost, his or her microchip is scanned and the information
is used to reunite you and your best friend.
Harmony
Animal Hospital uses the HomeAgain microchip. HomeAgain provides
an inexpensive lifetime registration with its information database.
It is an ISO microchip, which allows for easy travel into other
countries. Please ask our staff for more information about microchipping
your pet.
DNA
Testing
Do you want to know know more about your mixed-breed dog's background?
Harmony Animal Hospital now offers DNA testing for mixed-breed dogs.
Our hospital uses the Wisdom Panel™ MX test. Based on years
of extensive research, this genetic test can identify your dog's
breed mix from more than 130 AKC recognized breeds. Using a small
amount of blood drawn from your pet, Wisdom Panel™ MX can
produce a detailed report identifying the breeds detected in your
dog's background. Knowing the breed make-up of your dog can provide
insight into your pet's behavior and appearance, as well as help
identify potential health problems associated with your dog's background.
Harmony
Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital located at
1401 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, FL 33458 offering veterinary medicine
and surgery, laser surgery, dental treatment and x-rays, ultrasound
and endoscopy for dogs and cats. Call the hospital at 561-746-5501.