Wellness Care
Preventive Wellness Care
When it comes to keeping your pet healthy, prevention is the key. Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital emphasizes wellness exams and preventive care as part of your pet's overall health care plan. We recommend your pet undergo a thorough wellness exam each year, though more frequent exams are encouraged. A "nose to tail" wellness exam can spot diseases and health care problems in your pet before they become more difficult to treat.
Routine exams also help our staff and veterinarians develop a complete picture of your pet's health. Along with a physical exam and routine laboratory tests, we may also ask you about your pet's behavior at home, his or her diet and lifestyle and other questions. This helps us evaluate potential health care issues your pet may face. Exams are also an excellent time for you to ask us any questions about your pet's health care.
Puppy & Kitten Wellness Packages
You've welcomed a new puppy or kitten into your home - congratulations! Bringing a new animal companion into your home is a big step. We offer special discounted rates for your new puppy's vaccine booster visits. The first visit is often slightly longer than a normal exam and give us time to pass along important information about caring for your new companion. We also take the time to answer any questions you may have. Please bring in a fresh stool sample, as well as any medical information that came with your new puppy or kitten.
Emergency Care
For after-hours medical emergencies or questions, please call Valley Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services, or ValleyCARES at 603-643-6333. ValleyCARES is available each weeknight from 5pm until 8am, each weekend and all holidays. If the case is very critical or needs advanced procedures, you may be referred to the nearest emergency specialty hospital. The closest hospital is the Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Service in Concord, New Hampshire.
Microchipping
Does your pet have a microchip? Each year, millions of pets go missing and many don't make it back home. Microchipping your pet is a simple, effective way to prevent this tragedy. About the size and shape of a grain of rice, identification microchips are encoded with your pet's vital information and implanted beneath your pet's skin, usually between the shoulder blades. Veterinary hospitals and animal shelters across the country are equipped with special scanners capable of reading these microchips - if your pet is lost, the microchip is scanned and the information is used to reunite you and your pet. Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital uses the Home Again microchip system.
Vaccinations
Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, many diseases that were once fatal to pets can now be prevented through vaccinations. Every pet has unique needs when it comes to vaccinations - that's why we will work with you to tailor a vaccination protocol that's specific to your pet.
For puppies and kittens, we recommend a series of vaccinations at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks of age. For adult pets, the vaccination protocol is tailored to the individual pet. For older pets (7 years old and greater), we use an extended protocol on core vaccines. Certain vaccines must be given every 6 months (intranasal bordatella, for example) or annually (transdermal feline leukemia or recombitek Lyme vaccine). Core vaccinations are typically given every three years. We recommend an annual exam and wellness plan as part of your pet's vaccination program. Certain breeds or very small dogs may need a special vaccine schedule.
Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital uses the highest-quality engineered vaccines from Merial and other reputable companies that are prepared with strict safety standards. We strive to remain on the forefront of progressive, positive, evidence-based vaccination protocols.
Specialty Consultations
Dr. Kim Jones and the staff at Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital are available to help guide you through every stage of your pet's life. If your pet is acting up at home (destroying furniture, inappropriate elimination, etc.), we offer behavioral consultations to get to the root of your pet's behavioral issues. For pets who have dietary problems or need to lose weight, we can provide nutritional counseling. Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital also offers physical therapy and massage therapy consultations for pets who are recovering from surgery or experiencing chronic pain. We can even help you in your search for a new pet. Please ask a staff member for details about our consultation services.
Internal Medicine
Your pet has access to a full complement of veterinary medical care at Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital, including endocrinology and reproductive medicine. We provide progesterone testing and timed breeding consultations for our clients. We can provide on-site treatment for pets diagnosed with cancer. We partner with specialists to provide the most current effective protocols.
Ancillary Services
Do you often wonder about your mixed-breed dog's heritage? Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital offers DNA testing that can identify your mutt's genetic make-up. DNA testing can provide valuable insight into your pet's behavior and potential breed-specific health issues. Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital also offers blood typing and placement on the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals' registry of hips, elbows and thyroid function. Inter-state and international travel health certificates are also available at Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital.
Cancer Treatment
Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, many pets diagnosed with cancer can successfully beat the disease and go on to lead happy, healthy lives. Pets do not suffer the same side effects associated with chemotherapy as humans and most animals respond well to chemotherapy treatments. We have partnered with a veterinary oncologist to facilitate appropriate cancer treatments. In addition, we provide palliative care and pain management treatments. Dr. Jones is a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.
Reproductive Services
Please set up an initial consultation to discuss which reproductive services you need. We provide advice and services for fertility screenings, brucella and herpes testing, special certifications, timed breedings, whelping and Whelp Wise referrals. We do progesterone testing and artificial insemination. Please ask a staff member for more details about the reproductive services offered at our hospital.
Pain Management
Dr. Jones belongs to a professional organization that is dedicated to providing the most effective and safe pain management to veterinary patients. This continually evolving education can be applied to:
- Dental pain and dental surgery
- General surgery and post-op healing period
- Orthopedic and neurologic pain
- Arthritis pain
- Hospice/end of life
Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary care center. Located at 88 Riverside Drive in Lebanon NH, we provide comprehensive veterinary medicine and veterinary surgery to dogs and cats and some exotic species. Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital also provides physical therapy, massage therapy, cancer treatment, DNA testing and reproductive services. Please call our hospital to make an appointment for your pet – 603-448-4448.