A Plus Animal Hospital - A Plus Animal Hospital

Established by Dr. Brad Lingenfelter, A Plus Animal Hospital opened a new, expanded companion animal medical care facility in Reno, Nevada, in January 2011. For loving pet owners, finding a high-quality care facility is a paramount concern. A Plus Animal Hospital offers a breadth of services that can support beloved pets throughout all stages of their lives.

Beginning with wellness exams, the professionals at A Plus Animal Hospital follow specific guidelines for puppies, adult dogs, kittens, and adult cats. For puppies, this involves three visits, at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age. Adult dogs receive a complete set of first-year boosters, and then maintenance vaccinations each year afterward. Kittens receive a similar series of vaccinations, also at 8, 12, and 16 weeks. Adult cats get an initial set of first-year boosters, and then, like dogs, they need boosters each year for specific vaccines like feline viral rhinotracheitis and feline leukemia.

Many pet owners opt to have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered. A Plus Animal Hospital is proud to offer state-of-the-art exam rooms, with trained exam room and veterinary assistants. The staff of veterinary doctors at A Plus Animal Hospital regularly perform routine surgeries like spaying, neutering, and de-clawing. They also perform more specific, complex surgeries like orthopedics and soft tissue surgeries.

Another popular service for pet owners is microchipping; A Plus Animal Hospital uses technology provided by HomeAgain microchipping services. The procedure involves placing a small cylinder containing the microchip under the skin between the animal’s shoulderblades. All surgeries performed at A Plus Animal Hospital require that the animals be sedated or anesthetized; the veterinarians take special care that all anesthesia is tailored appropriately to the size and medical needs of each patient.

Special care should be taken throughout a pet’s life to ensure its diet and nutritional needs are met; A Plus Animal Hospital carries Royal Canin, a high-quality pet food for dogs and cats. As pets near the end of their lives, many specific health problems can develop, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. The talented professionals at A Plus Animal Hospital guide pet owners through the process of caring for an aging pet, helping to ensure that every pet’s last years are comfortable and peaceful.