Our Services

All Services

• INTERNAL MEDICINE

  Internal medicine includes a variety of specialized topics including  Cardiology; Ophthalmology; Neurology; Dermatology; Gastroenterology;  Oncology; Endocrinology; among others.  We provide services in all of these areas and in some cases will enlist the aid of board certified specialists through consultation or referral for particularly difficult or unusual medical or surgical problems. This feline patient is in our Intensive Care Oxygen cage.

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• SURGERY

  Surgery is performed at our hospital many times daily.  Procedures are varied and range from spay and neuter procedures to abscess, laceration repair or lump removal. Other procedures include foreign body removal (i.e. retrieve a sock from a dog's intestine),  bladder stone removal and orthopedic surgery such as bone fracture  or cruciate ligament (ACL) repair.  Surgeries are performed under sterile conditions using cap, gown and mask.  Technicans monitor our patients through the use of ECGs, blood pressure  and blood oxygen monitors. The safest anesthetic gases (isoflurane & sevoflurane) known to veterinary medicine are used at our hospital. Every precaution is taken to insure the safety of all patients undergoing a surgical procedure.

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• DENTAL CARE

  Regular professional dental cleaning helps to maintain your pet's teeth in good health.  It also helps maintain overall pet health as tartared, infected teeth are a source of bacteria that may cause infections elsewhere in the body.  During a dental procedure each tooth is carefully cleaned and polished.

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• RADIOLOGY

  Radiology ( X-rays) helps our veterinarians evaluate a variety of organ systems.  Radiographs are important in assessing bones and joints for such problems as arthritis and fractures, heart and lungs for cardiac failure or pneumonia , urinary system for "stones" and intestinal tract for foreign bodies.  These  are just a few of the problems evaluated using our digital x-ray system.

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• IMMUNIZATION AND WELLNESS CARE

  Prevention of illness is our main objective. Our Wellness Programs include: Comprehensive physical exam;  parasite testing and control; heartworm and flea control; vaccination program; spay and neuter surgery; dental care and specialized blood tests for all life stages. This patient is having his blood pressure checked; an important procedure for senior cats and those with kidney disease.

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• SPECIALISTS

  Sometimes conditions arise that require veterinarians with specialized training. We work closely with specialists in the areas of internal medicine and surgery when the need arises for their expertise.

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• PAIN MANAGEMENT

  Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care.  We have a full complement of oral and injectible medications for the management of post-operative pain and acute or chronic pain.

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• FULLY STOCKED PHARMACY

  We stock a wide range of the best veterinary drugs available to help insure a successsful outcome to your pet's problems. We also stock a large array of preventive health medications such as heartworm, flea and  tick prevention  products.   Also provided are excellent ear cleaning and home dental products.

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• NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

  Some pets require special food, and all pets benefit from a balanced diet. Our trained staff is available to help you choose the right diet for your pet to keep him or her happy, healthy and active.

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• MICROCHIPPING

  Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We offer the most widely used microchip products to increase the chances of a safe recovery.  The small microchip, shown here next to a penny,  is easily  implanted under the skin via a simple hypodermic injection.

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• DAY CARE

  Is your puppy unhappy or lonely while you're at work?  Are you unable to be home long enough during the day to properly housebreak your puppy? Give your companion the personal attention, exercise and TLC he or she needs throughout the day with doggy daycare. We have both indoor and outdoor exercise areas.  We use agility equipment (jumps, tunnels, hoops) to help entertain your dogs throughout the day. Our outdoor 4,800 SF exercise/play area is covered with K9Grass, the only artificial turf designed specifically for dogs.  This artificial grass provides a clean and safe surface for the comfort of your dogs.     Please note that this service is reserved for Stoney Creek Animal Hospital patients only.

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• FELINE BOARDING

  Pets are part of the family. We treat your cats like you would want them treated. Our highly qualified pet care attendants feed, nurture, exercise and lavish attention on them in your absense. Our multi-level cat condos allow each cat to have its own suite with a window view.   Our cat play & sunroom is also available upon request to all overnight kitty guests. Don't forget to inquire about this added service!

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• CANINE BOARDING

  We know your dogs are part of the family and we treat them as such.  We lavish attention, treats, exercise and TLC on them in your absence.  Each dog run is lit by sunlight from the glass block windows found in each run.  Each dog visits our outside exercise yard several times daily.  Please note that boarding is generally reserved for Stoney Creek Animal Hospital clients and patients only.

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• BATHING

  Treat your pet to a luxurious, hydro-massage bath. We have a variety of therapeutic and scented shampoos including pleasantly scented green apple or summer peach.  Bathing services include ear cleaning and nail trimming.

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• RETAIL

  Our retail area is stocked with a variety of products including presciption diets, treats, dental products, grooming products and behavioral aids & toys.

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• COMMUNITY SERVICE

  Stoney Creek Animal Hospital participates in community service in a variety of ways.  We have been strong supporters of the Carolina Raptor Center since 1987 (beginning at our former hospital, Newell Hickory) by providing free medical and surgical services to injured birds of prey in the hopes of helping the CRC return these birds to their natural environment. We budget several thousand dollars per year to operate an adoption center within our hospital  for stray and orphaned  kittens.  Through our adoption program, we have placed over 100 kittens in homes annually. We provide services to Lincoln County Humane Society and Friends of Feral Felines; vaccinating and spaying & neutering cats.

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