5323 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75205 Phone: 214-528-3360     Fax: 214-559-3351 Hours: Mon-Wed-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Tue-Thu 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-12pm
	Our Doctors Treatment/Surgery Boarding Newsletters Map & Directions Contact Us Prescription Refill HPAH Home ADOPT A PET!		MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND SURGERY MEDICAL TREATMENTS Preventative health care is the cornerstone of progressive veterinary medicine. We tailor vaccination and parasite prevention programs to fit your pet's individual needs. Yearly physical, dental and orthopedic examinations, as well as routine dental prophylaxis help keep your pet healthy. When your pet is ill we are able to employ a wide range of diagnostic modalities within our hospital to diagnose the problem as quickly as possible. Diagnostic imaging and blood work including radiography, endoscopy, CBC, electrolytes and serum chemistries are all evaluated within our hospital so that results can be available within minutes instead of days. This information enables your pet to receive necessary treatment as soon as possible. For testing more appropriately performed by outside labs, such as cultures, hormone assays and histopathology we use a number of local and nationwide laboratories. Ultrasonography is another non-invasive imaging method used to assess internal organs. While x-rays can reveal size, shape and location, ultrasound can look at the internal architecture of an organ such as the heart to reveal valvular problems or the uterus to reveal the presence and viability of a pregnancy. Endoscopy uses fiberoptics to provide direct visualization of internal organs. It is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of many gastrointestinal conditions. It also facilitates the placement of feeding tubes and the procurement of biopsy samples. Digital Radiographs or x-rays are commonly taken to evaluate the size, shape and location of internal organs and the integrity of bones and joints. They can reveal a wide variety of disorders from broken bones to lost toys. Videoscope is a video otoscopy system used for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic ear problems. This device allows the veterinarian to examine the ear more closely than with a traditional otoscope. Images of the ear canal and the ear drum can be taken to monitor the progress of treatment. In addition, this device can also be used to lavage the ears more effectively than with traditional treatment alone. SURGERY The veterinarians at Highland Park Animal Hospital perform surgery Monday through Friday to accommodate your busy schedule. Our surgical suite is fully equipped with the latest anesthetic monitoring equipment to ensure your pet's safety during procedures. Our doctors routinely perform spays and neuters as well as other soft tissue surgeries. They also perform many orthopedic procedures including fracture repairs and ACL surgeries. Routine protocol requires that food be withheld from your dog or cat after 8 p.m. the evening prior to any anesthetic procedure. Please continue to offer water and give medications per doctor's instructions. Please arrive at the clinic between 8 and 9 a.m. the morning of surgery and bring with you any current vaccine or other health records you may have. Time of discharge is at the discretion of the surgeon and will vary with the procedure. SPECIALIST REFERRALS We work with a number of veterinary specialists for those pets who require more advanced treatment. These clinics have advanced resources for handling pets with special needs. Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, Animal Rehabilitation Center, and Animal Dermatology Referral Center www.dfwvetsurgeons.com Veterinary Referral Center of North Texas www.vrcnt.com Animal Ophthalmology Clinic, Ltd. www.eyedvm.com Center for Veterinary Specialty Care www.centerforvetspecialtycare.com Animal Imaging www.animalimaging.net VARL - Veterinary Allergy Reference Laboratory www.varlallergy.com Animal Diagnostic Clinic www.adcdallas.com

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