Services We Offer

 

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Boarding Services

Dentistry Services

Grooming Services

Preventative Care Services

Surgery Services

Boarding Kennel

“Home away from home for your precious pet”

Reservations required.

Pets may be dropped off or picked up:

Monday – Friday: 8 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 8AM to Noon.
Sundays and holidays: 4 PM to 6 PM

We can also make special arrangements for an additional $10 charge.

• Individualized attention and large individual outdoor exercise pens.
• Play packages available.
• Veterinary supervision.
• Member of the American Boarding Kennel Association

Choose from these packages:

THE V.I.P. (Very Important Pet) K9 PACKAGE

3′ BY 6′ INDIVIDUAL RUN WITH A RAISED BED
RUG OVER THE BED
DAILY BRUSHING
IAMS TREATS TWICE DAILY
INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE SESSION 3 TIMES/DAY
YOUR CHOICE OF ONE PLAY PACKAGE PER DAY
MUSIC DURING THE DAY
FRESH WATER TWICE DAILY AND FOOD AS PER YOUR INSTRUCTIONS

DELUXE K9 PACKAGE

3′ BY 6′ INDIVIDUAL RUN WITH A RAISED BED
RUG OVER THE BED
DAILY BRUSHING
IAMS TREATS TWICE DAILY
INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE SESSION 3 TIMES/DAY
MUSIC DURING THE DAY
FRESH WATER TWICE DAILY AND FOOD AS PER YOUR INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD K9 PACKAGE

3′ BY 6′ INDIVIDUAL RUN WITH A RAISED BED
IAMS FOOD AND FRESH WATER
INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE SESSION 3 TIMES/DAY
MUSIC DURING THE DAY
FRESH WATER TWICE DAILY AND FOOD AS PER YOUR INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD FELINE PACKAGES

Kitty Kottage – Regular

• 12 cubic ft cage with floor space for stretching and lounging
• Private sleeping chamber
• Private litter chamber
• Perching platform
• Ventilated plexiglass doors for a quiet yet bright environment
• Water and fresh litter twice daily
• Iams food is provided or you may provide your own. Fed per your instructions

Kitty Kottage – Deluxe – It’s the “Cat’s Meow!”

Same accommodations as the regular Kitty Kottage, but with access to the deluxe, top-level, play and exercise area, through a trap door over the perching area. Includes assorted toys and a tunnel for spirited play. Cages from two or more cats from the same family can be opened and connected together in a “townhouse” fashion. Your cat will be “purr-fectly” happy!

($2.00 per day for administering medications)
Prices subject to change without notice.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The “Woodland Suite”

This is our deluxe room for your classy canine. It features a 6′ by 6′ private room with a large padded lounging bed, carpeting, daily maid service and a calming woodland scene. It also includes all the services in our “Very Important Pet Package”

“The Kitty Condo”

Cool cats will enjoy their stay in a covered 3′ by 6′ private environment. A natural climbing pole, assorted toys, carpeting, and lots of attention will make your feline feel right at home. In addition the litter and water are changed twice daily and feeding is per your instructions

PLAY PACKAGES

“The Big Splash”

A lively 10 minute romp in our outdoor wading pool, warm weather permitting, followed by a special treat.

“Walk on the Wild Side”

A brisk 10 minute, individual, double leashed walk outside the confines of the exercise yard, followed by a special treat.

“Play Ball!”

A rousing 10 minute game of fetch with tennis balls in our large outdoor fenced in exercise yard, followed by a special treat.

 

“Love Me Tender”

A 10 minute cuddle session with lot of petting, hugs, and a massage followed by a special treat.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

All pets staying in our kennel must have written proof of the following vaccinations:

Dogs:

• Rabies
• Distemper
• Parvo virus
• Bordatella (Kennel cough)

Cats:

• Rabies
• Rhinotracheitis
• Calicivirus
• Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper)
• Bordatella (Kennel Cough)
• We also highly recommend Feline Leukemia

Reservations required. Call 715-635-2874

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Pet Grooming

Clip & Clean Pet Salon		Clip & Clean II Pet Salon
Spooner, WI Hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM –5PM Friday 8AM-Noon Phone: 715-635-7809		Hayward, WI Hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM –5PM Friday 8AM-Noon Phone:715-634-7162

“Grooming is not just for good looks – it’s for good health”

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Having your pet groomed is an important part of their overall health. Not only does regular grooming aid in the detection of external parasites like fleas and ticks, it also helps maintain a healthy skin and hair coat. Many cats and dogs are prone to mats. Mats are masses of hair in which dead hair intertwine over, under, around, and through live hair to form thick felted pads. What may have started out as soft tangles, can twist down to the skin and cause significant pain for the pet. Mats are also a good place for infections and skin irritations to occur because they trap moisture and bacteria. Regular grooming can prevent mats and their problems as well as helping with shedding by getting rid of excess hair.

Grooming is also good way to teach your pet patience. When started young, pets get used to and enjoy the handling and brushing. Generally, pets that are groomed regularly make better pets that can tolerate more.

Pets with allergies can benefit from grooming by the use of special medicated shampoos and conditioners.

But the best part of having a pet groomed is having a pet that has clean healthy skin and hair, that not only looks great but feels great!

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Has your pet been “Furminated?”

The “Furminator” anti-shedding treatment

Designed for both long and short-haired pets.

The FURminator Treatment will make both long- and short-haired pets look and feel better. Within one to two treatments, the FURminator has been proven to reduce shedding up to 90%.

Designed for cats as well as dogs.

The FURminator Treatment makes particular sense for use with cats because it removes your cat’s loose hair before your cat can ingest it and vomit it back up as a hairball in a typically inconvenient place in your home. Less loose hair means fewer hairballs.

Recommended by doctors for people with allergies.

Allergy sufferers may breathe easier after your pet has had the FURminator Shed-Less Treatment . Reducing the amount of pet hair in your environment also reduces the amount of dander and airborne elements that cause allergic reactions in many people.

Recommended by Veterinarians

The FURminator Treatment has been endorsed by veterinarians who understand the importance of maintaining a happy and healthy pet. According to veterinarians, the overall health of your pet is based, in part, on keeping your pet both clean and comfortable. Less mess and stress for you and your pet.

Less mess and stress for you and your pet.

The FURminator Shed-Less Treatment can help you spend more time with your pet and spend less money on home-cleaning supplies. Schedule this special grooming appointment today and discover the joy of owning a clean, healthy and happy pet with the FURminator Shed-Less Treatment. Healthy fur and coats are found on pets with healthy diets.

Healthy fur and coats are found on pets with healthy diets.

The quality of your pet’s coat or fur typically is a good indicator of your pet’s overall health, and no amount or system of grooming is a substitute for proper nutrition and exercise. Therefore, a balanced diet with proper proteins, vitamins, minerals – and even healthy fats in appropriate proportion – is necessary for your pet to have “that healthy look” that makes a pet so handsome and beautiful.

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Surgery

Lasers

Most of our surgeries are done with lasers. This can have many benefits for the patient. A laser cuts tissue with a very intense beam of invisible light. This instantly seals blood vessels and nerve endings as it cuts. This not only reduces blood loss but incisional pain.

Monitors

Every dental and surgical patient is continuously monitored during anesthesia for all of the following.

• Electrocardiogram
• Pulse oximetry
• Blood pressure
• Oxygen levels
• Carbon dioxide levels
• Temperature
• Heart rate
• Respiration rate

Anesthesia

Anesthetic protocols are individually tailored for every pet and every procedure. Isofluorane inhalant anesthesia greatly reduces risks compared to injectable anesthetics. All pets receive a pre-anesthetic physical exam . Blood screening tests are available in house for all pets and required for senior pets. The objective is to make the procedure as safe as possible.

Common Surgeries

Ovariohysterectomy (Spay) and Neuters

Spaying eliminates heat cycles, avoids accidental pregnancies and unwanted offspring. Spaying also significantly reduces the incidence of breast tumors and undesirable behavior as well as eliminates the chances of ovarian and uterine cancers, and uterine infections, which can be common in older animals.

Neutering reduces the incidence of prostate cancer and eliminates the incidence of testicular cancer. Undesirable behavior is significantly reduced and the objectional odor of male cat urine is eliminated.

Spaying and neutering should be normally done when your pet is 4-6 months of age. The first heat cycle can occur about six months of age. Females spayed BEFORE their first cycle have much lower incidence of breast cancer. Behavior patterns of non-spayed and neutered animals may include: roaming, aggression, urinating in inappropriate places and undesirable sexual behavior in males. These unacceptable behaviors are easier to prevent than to correct.

Contrary to public opinion a pet does not have to become “fat and lazy” after surgery. Diet, exercise and heredity have much more influence on the weight and attitude of your pet than does spaying/neutering.

As with any surgery, human or animal, there is some risk to the general anesthesia. Doing a pre-anesthetic blood screen will identify any underlying problems and minimize the risks. Veterinary procedures have become highly sophisticated and are very similar to human medical procedures. With proper precautions, the risk is minimal.

Onychectomy (Declaw)

The Guilt Free Laser Declaw!

Concerned about declawing? We know how you feel. While that furry little friend can cause great damage to your furniture, draperies, your clothes, and even your skin, you feel guilty about having him declawed. We know this because we consistently hear comments from pet owners just like you.

Did you know…that declawing can now be performed with a laser? Yes! That same tool that removes facial wrinkles can varicose veins from people can be used to declaw a cat. Laser surgery makes declawing a better, safer, less painful procedure. Read on to see why.

Seals nerve endings! Lasers cut tissue with a beam of light which seals the nerve endings so there is very little pain upon recovery. Seals blood vessels! Lasers also seal blood vessels as they cut so there is usually no need for bandaging after surgery.

On the prowl the very next day! Since there are no bandages, your furry friend can be up to normal speed the next day and…without leaving his usual trade “marks” on the furniture and skin!

All cats, young or old, big or small can have a laser declaw. We think it is, without a doubt, the best technique developed for declawing.

The cost for declawing? Yes, it costs a little more, but we think the benefit for your pet is worth it. Properly done, a declaw will provide the cat a lifetime of comfort and allow him to be an inside pet without causing all the damage. Consider having your pet declawed at the time of spaying or neutering. It is not only more cost effective for you, but it is less stressful for the pet.

Cruciate Ligament Repair

Cruciate Ligament Injury and Repair in Dogs

The knee (stifle) joint of the dog is one of the weakest in the body. Just as athletes (football players, in particular) frequently suffer knee injuries, the dog also has knee injuries. The knee joint is relatively unstable because there is no interlocking of bones in the joint. Instead, the two main bones, the femur and tibia, are joined with several ligaments. When severe twisting or excessive extension of the joint occurs, the most common injury is a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). When it is torn, instability occurs that allows the bones to move in an abnormal fashion in relation to one another. When this happens, it is not possible to bear weight on the leg without it collapsing.

Contributing Factors

A special note is appropriate concerning the dog’s weight. Obesity or excessive weight can be a strong contributing factor in cruciate rupture. The ligament may become weakened due to carrying too much weight; this causes it to tear easily. Obesity will make the recovery time much longer, and it will make the other knee very susceptible to cruciate rupture. If your dog has a weight problem, there are prescription diets that can be used to assist weight reduction.

Prevalence

Rupture of the ACL is most common in middle aged and older dogs, particularly those that are overweight house pets.

Causes

In younger dogs, rupture of the ACL is usually the result of trauma to the stifle joint. In some cases, the ligament may only partially tear; however, this will eventually lead to complete tearing of the ligament. When ACL rupture occurs in older dogs, it is most frequently initiated by a progressive degenerative change in the ligament with eventual total rupture.

Clinical Signs

Dogs with a ruptured ACL are usually lame and may refuse to bear weight on the affected leg. Eventually, most dogs become more willing to bear weight but some degree of lameness remains.

Diagnosis

The most reliable means of diagnosing this injury is to move the femur and tibia in a certain way to demonstrate the instability. This movement is called a “drawer sign.” It can usually be demonstrated with the dog awake. If the dog is very painful, has very strong leg muscles, or is uncooperative, it may be necessary to use sedation in order to examine the joint adequately.

Treatment

Correction of ACL rupture requires surgery. A skilled surgeon can fashion a replacement ligament and stabilize the joint so it functions normally or near normally. If surgery is not performed within a few days to a week, arthritic changes will begin that cannot be reversed, even with surgery.

Occasionally, the injury that causes a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament will also result in tearing of one or both of the menisci or “cartilages.” At the time of surgery, these are examined and removed if necessary.

Prognosis

Following proper and prompt surgical correction, the joint is sound again. Most dogs walk and run without any lameness; however, some have either a mild limp or lameness associated with cold and damp weather.

Occasionally, a dog that has a ruptured cruciate ligament will become sound (will no longer limp), even if surgery is not performed. However, progressive, degenerative arthritis will develop and result in lameness a few months later. Once these degenerative changes are established, the lameness cannot be corrected, even with surgery.

Pain Management

Myth: Animals tolerate pain better than people do.

Animals have reason to hide pain and may communicate pain in ways that people fail to recognize. Animals instinctively hide pain because in their evolution from wild animals, it could be a sign of vulnerability to predators. Also, pack animals will kick out members of the group who are wounded. Your pet does not want that to happen to them (and they consider you a part of their pack) and thus do not show pain as we do.

When pain becomes so intense that it cannot be hidden, animals may not show it in ways that we can easily recognize. Guarding or protecting an area of the body, unusual vocalizations, a change in posture, self-mutilation, a change in personality, restlessness, decreased activity, withdrawal from the group, or even loss of appetite can all be interpreted as signs of pain. An animal’s inability to verbally communicate pain does not negate its existence. Since companion animals’ nervous systems evolved very much as ours did, with pain as a mechanism to protect us from further injury, we should assume that animals not only feel pain, but what would be painful to us, would be painful to them. Thus pain should be managed accordingly: with diet, with exercise therapy, and with medication when necessary.

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