Products / Services   WELLNESS EXAMS:  We recommend bi-annual wellness exams for both dogs and cats.  The physical exam is extremely important, more important than over-vaccinating animals in our opinion.  During these exams the animal's eyes, ears, mouths, heart, lungs, abdomen, skin, and skeleton are all examined for any abnormalities.  Labwork is also a very important component of a thorough wellness exam.  Catching early signs of disease before it becomes serious is the key to a long and healthy life for your pet. VACCINATIONS:  In accordance with the American Animal Hospital Association, Dr. Silverness has tailored her vaccine protocols to be less stringent and on an as needed basis.  Only certain vaccines are now considered "core" vaccines.  All others are elective and again, based on the animal's needs.  We now offer every 3 year Rabies and Distemper vaccines for both dogs and cats. INTERNAL MEDICINE:  We encourage the practice of regular health screening for all pets, especially those over 7 years of age.  We have the ability to run blood work in house as well as take xrays, run EKG's, take blood pressures and eye pressures.  Starting at the age of 4 we recommend early renal disease screening for both dogs and cats. SURGERY:  Dr. Silverness has years of emergency and critical care experience as well as many years experience with exotics.  You can rest assured that all surgical procedures are performed by a licensed veterinarian at Mandarin Landing Animal Hospital.  Our patients are closely monitored while under anesthesia via their heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, body temperature and EKG.

DENTISTRY:  We take dental care very seriously here at Mandarin Landing Animal Hospital.  Dental exams are part of all our semi annual exams.  Not all veterinary practices provide the same quality of dental care that we strive for here.  All cleanings are inspected by the doctor and any advanced therapies are performed by a doctor only.  In addition to meticulous crown and root scaling to remove dental calculi, we follow up with complete gum and mouth care.  Dr. Silverness has been trained in advanced periodontal and endodontal therapies.  We offer subgingival currete, gingivectomies, root planing (both closed and open/surgical), surgical extractions, dental x-rays, medicant applications such as Doxycycline a subgingival antibiotic treatment and Consil a bone regenerative treatment, endodontal therapies such as vital pulpectomies and root canal therapy.  We strongly recommend regular cleanings every 6-12 months on average to avoid painful and destructive disease as well as the need for costly advanced disease therapies. BEHAVIOR CONSULTS:  Dr. Silverness has a special interest in behavior.  Her degree in Psychology comes in handy every now and then, even with the animals. BOARDING: We offer a variety of options for boarding including small, medium and large cages, large runs, and a separate cat room.  We also board exotics.  All dogs are walked three times a day rain or shine.  Feel free to stop by any time to view our facilities. BATHS:  We carry a full line of dermatological shampoos for pets with special skin conditions as well as routine soothing, conditioning baths.  Animals are dried and sent home with a stylish bandana.  Nail trims and ear cleaning are complimentary with all baths.  Hygiene cuts, ear hair plucking, anal sac expression and teeth brushing are also offered.

PRESCRIPTION DIETS:  We currently carry a wide selection of prescription pet foods including Waltham/Royal Canine/IVD Select Care, Eukanuba, and Hills Science Diet. PRODUCTS:  To protect your pet from heartworm disease we carry Heartgard for your dog and cat.  To help combat  fleas, we carry several products including topical products such as Frontline  & Vectra 3D for fleas and ticks for dogs.  And for cats we carry Frontline  and Feline Advantage .  We also carry Comfortis a monthly oral flea control for dogs, household, and yard  products to kill fleas.    We also carry Dental care products, Nutritional Suppliments, Herbals, Behavior modifiers, Shampoos,  sprays to control odors, etc. ADDITIONAL SERVICES:  We now offer several new services.  We have the convenience of home delivery for prescriptions, including your Flea and Heartworm products.  We now offer brushing your pet's teeth for you as well.  We do not have an official groomer, however we can do minor grooming needs such as hygeine cuts or matt shaving. GIFT CERTIFICATES:    Why not include veterinary services as a gift for your family or friends.  Gift certificates of any amount can be created and accepted same as cash for any products or services.