At Westwood Animal Hospital, your pet is treated like part of our family
We are proud to provide state of the art medical and surgical services in combination with compassion and an appreciation for the bond between pets and the people with which they share their their lives.
MEDICAL SERVICES
- Modern, fully equipped veterinary hospital
- On site laboratory testing
- Diagnosis, treatment and management of all types of medical problems
- Intravenous fluid therapy and critical care
- Heartworm diagnosis and treatment
- Routine vaccinations
- Nutritional counseling
- Health certificates for interstate and international travel
- Identification microchipping
- Preventive health care – Senior at Seven Wellness Program
- Preanesthetic lab work
- State of the art patient monitoring
- More about patient surgical care and monitoring
- On site pre-anesthetic laboratory testing
- Learn more about lab tests
- Major and minor surgical procedures
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Bladder stone removal
- Wound repair
- Spay and castration facts
- AAHA information regarding safety and anesthetic procedures
DENTISTRY
- Dental examination is included during the pet’s yearly vaccination visits
- We offer routine dental prophylaxis and teeth cleaning, as well as treatment of periodontal disease and root abscesses
- Our technicians are highly skilled in dental prophylaxis and care
- A dedicated, state of the art, digital dental X-Ray machine allows accurate positioning for oral radiographs and fine detail
- Dry food, access to fresh water, daily brushing and periodic dental scaling and regular prophylactic treatment are all important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
- Why can’t teeth be cleaned without an anesthetic?
- How to recognize signs of dental pain
RADIOLOGY
- An in-house radiology service provides immediate diagnostics for critical care patients as well as routine procedures
- Latest technology, digital radiology allows more accurate positioning for safer and more accurate techniques
- Hip dysplasia evaluation
- Barium series for diagnosis of intestinal blockage
DERMATOLOGY
- In house testing for contagious diseases such as sarcoptic mange and ringworm
- Therapeutic baths and dips
- Treatment of allergic skin problems
- We work directly with dermatology specialists in the Kansas City area
CARDIOLOGY
- Diagnosis and treatment of heart problems by physical exam, electrocardiography and cardiac radiographs
- All anesthetized patients are monitored with electrocardiography during surgery, dentistry, and other procedures.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Retinal exam and evaluation
- Corneal injury care
- Bacterial culture and identification
- Allergy management
- Tonometer eye pressure evaluation for glaucoma testing
PET IDENTIFICATION
- Microchipping is sophisticated method of pet identification. More info
- A convenient time to micro chip your pet is when it is neutered or has its teeth cleaned
PHARMACY
- Westwood Animal Hospital has a well stocked pharmacy for your convenience.
- When you need a refill, please call ahead so we can save you time by preparing your medication before your arrival.