Services

We are able to assess and care for your pet at any life stage.

Preventive Care

Preventive or wellness care is essential in helping your pet live their best life. When most people think of preventive care for their pets, they think of vaccines. While vaccinations are very important, there are actually four equally essential cornerstones of preventive care:

Exams – At Urban Paw Veterinary Health & Rehabilitation, an exam is not just a complete physical examination and health assessment but an opportunity for your veterinarian to know and appreciate your pet as an individual. No two pets have the exact same lifestyle. Our veterinarians take the time to understand your pet and use this knowledge as the basis for medical recommendations. We recommend exams every 6 months.

Lab Tests – Diagnostics like blood and urine tests help to determine if all body systems are functioning as they should. They also screen for genetic and breed-specific health issues and check for chronic conditions like kidney and liver disease. Early detection and treatment of chronic disease are critical to helping your pet live a long, healthy life with your family. Early management of chronic or age-related conditions is less costly and risky than emergency treatment once the disease progresses.

Parasite Screening – Internal parasites can make your pet seriously ill, but fortunately, they are also easy to prevent. Once yearly heartworm testing, as well as twice-a-year intestinal screens, are recommended by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) and our veterinarians. Preventive routine deworming against parasites such as roundworm, which can infect humans and cause serious illness, is important to your entire family’s health. We will help you choose the right preventive medicines tailored to your pet and lifestyle.

Vaccines – Vaccinations are an easy way to protect your pet from life-threatening illnesses like distemper, while vaccines like rabies protect your whole family because rabies is fatal to both people and pets in your household.

Surgery

Our team understands that surgery can be a source of anxiety for you and your family. That’s why it’s important to trust the people who will be taking care of your pet. Our experienced team of doctors and staff make it their number one priority to focus on pain management and patient safety. We use the most current surgical practices to ensure your pet receives the best veterinary care.

Geriatrics

Just like with people, as our pets age, their care becomes more complicated. At Urban Paw, we do not accept that age alone is a reason for our furry loved ones “slowing down”. Many times, with a complete exam and screening tests, we can recommend small changes in care or lifestyle that will help keep your baby comfortable longer. Your dog or cat is considered geriatric at age 7 and Urban Paw’s geriatric exams are designed to:

Help your pet live comfortably through their senior years.
Recognize and control known health risks for older dogs and cats.
Detect any signs of disease at their earliest symptom, when they are the most treatable.

Senior needs can be more complicated than those of our younger friends. A senior exam will involve detailed questions around lifestyle, mobility, diet, and comfort level at home. A complete exam and recommended screening tests will help our veterinarians make recommendations for your pet to help ensure they continue to live a happy and healthy life.

Fitness Camps

Just like us, our pets can have a hard time shedding some of those unwanted pounds. However, the data shows us that keeping our pets at a healthy weight can keep them with us longer. All the more reason to get those babies off the couch while you’re at work! Bring them in to us for fitness camp hours, and our trained staff will work them through a group exercise routine, including individual time on the water treadmill as long as there are no medical or behavioral reasons they cannot. Sign up for a fitness assessment to get started. We offer 5, 10, and 20 visits punch cards and online scheduling to allow for flexibility in getting your pet in for fitness days. It’s time for your pet to go from flab to fab!

Dental Care

Why is dental care so important? Recent studies have shown that 70% of adult cats and 80% of adult dogs show symptoms of oral disease. In fact, most pet parents are not away that their pet is dealing with dental issues. Bad breath, plaque build-up, excessive drooling, sore or bleeding gums when eating or chewing, and decreased appetite are signs that your pet’s teeth may require veterinary attention.

Just as it’s important for you to see a dentist regularly, it’s important for dogs and cats as well. Your pet’s oral health is directly connected to their overall health. Signs of dental disease include bad breath, loose, broken, or missing teeth, yellow or brown teeth, red, inflamed or bleeding gums, difficulty or pain when chewing, pawing at the mouth, and excessive drooling. If you notice any of these symptoms, please contact our team, and we’ll be happy to help.

AVMA, AAHA, and AVDC recommendations include yearly dental cleanings for all pets starting at one year of age. Consider that most of us do not brush our pets’ teeth, or if we do, we are only getting one surface. Compare this to humans, who brush twice daily and still are recommended to have our teeth professionally cleaned twice a year! “Dog breath” is not a normal thing and is an indicator of dental disease. This is why Urban Paw veterinarians perform oral exams and strongly recommend yearly dental cleanings for all pets.

Canine Massage

Two days a month we will open up massage appointments during business hours. The massage will last 30-45 mins and cost $85 per session. Pre-paid package discounts are available.

Our first clinics will be held: Sept 30th and Oct 1st

If your dog enjoys being pet and touched, then massage will be a welcome gift of love.

Shockwave Treatments

Studies of shockwave therapy for dogs have shown positive results in improving bone healing, soft tissue damage, joint inflammation, and both the progression and pain of osteoarthritis. Conditions that can be effectively treated with shockwave therapy include Hip and Elbow dysplasia. Degenerative joint disease.

Vaccines

Many of the diseases that can affect dogs and cats are preventable through proper pet vaccinations. We offer vaccines for cats and dogs, puppies and kittens. Our doctors determine which vaccinations are right for your pet based on their experience and knowledge, as well as your pet’s individual needs, life-stage, and lifestyle.

Let the knowledgeable staff at Urban Paw Veterinary Health & Rehabilitation guide you through setting up a vaccination schedule for your dog or cat to keep him or her protected.

Underwater Treadmill

Curvy Canine Camps

Laser Therapy is a non-invasive therapeutic option that uses light to reach target tissue and has the potential to provide quick results. Laser Therapy can be used to promote healing for a variety of common conditions such as muscular pain, osteoarthritis, postoperative pain from incisions and wounds, and most situations involving musculoskeletal pain. Laser Therapy works by affecting tissue chemicals responsible for pain, inflammation, and nerve conduction; additionally, it increases microcirculation, cellular activity, and growth factors. The result is improved healing and tissue function and decreased discomfort.

Laser Therapy

FAQs

Do you perform surgery on-site?

Yes. We perform routine procedures like spays and neuters. We also can provide other general surgeries that may be needed in illness. Some examples may be foreign body surgeries, cystotomies, and pyometra surgery. Surgical needs vary in severity based on the pet’s condition at the time of presentation, and it may be recommended that a certain case be referred to a specialist.

Does my pet need rehabilitation services?

Your veterinarian will be able to recommend rehabilitation services based on a physical exam. Some common issues that rehabilitation services are used for include post-surgical recovery (commonly TPLO or other crutiate surgeries, luxating patella, IVVD and other “back dogs” (and FHOs), lameness (where surgery is not an option or is not elected by the owner), neurologic disease that causes abnormal gait, muscle contractures, sports injuries, and arthritis. Feel free to ask your veterinarian whether your pet would be a good candidate.

Does my pet need yearly dental cleanings?

YES! Some dogs even need dental cleanings twice a year. It is recommended by the American Association of Veterinary Dentists that dogs and cats start having yearly dental cleanings at one year of age. That “dog breath” we all complain about is not normal. It is a build-up of bacteria in the mouth that causes painful destruction of the teeth and mouth and can affect our pet’s hearts and livers. Even if we were perfect at brushing our pet’s teeth twice daily (which few of us are), there would still be a need for a professional cleaning yearly. Humans brush regularly and are still recommended to have cleanings every 6 months –why would we not do the same for our pets?

How do I make an appointment?

Making an appointment is streamlined and easy. Check out the home page to easily book an appointment online or the ‘Appointment’ button in the navigation bar. You can also use our mobile site to book or, of course, you can call us! To book an initial rehabilitation assessment, you first need a general health appointment.

My pet does not have much training. Will you be able to get them to do the exercises needed for rehab?

Whereas having some basic commands is nice, no training is necessary! We have a lot of tricks (and treats!) up our sleeves for getting our patients confident in the movements and equipment necessary for rehabilitation. We never force a pet to do something they are uncomfortable doing and have many variations and methods to getting the results we want. We work with your pet to find a routine they are comfortable with, which will get us the best possible outcomes.

What are the benefits of rehabilitation services?

Rehabilitation services in pets carry the same benefits as physical therapy does for humans. Rehab can get your pet back to full strength faster, minimizing long term negative effects as well as protecting other areas of the body from compensatory issues. Rehab also prioritized the elimination of pain, so your pet gets comfortable faster and hopefully uses less pain medication overall.

What do I do if my pet is sick?

Call us. We will do our best to accommodate you on the same day. In the event we are unavailable, we will work with you to find a suitable option to get your pet seen quickly. Never wait to call if your pet is sick. The sooner illness is dealt with, the better the outcome will be. We do also offer telehealth options. This is a way to at least consult with a vet immediately to determine the need for an in-person visit.

What is a CCRT?

CCRT stands for Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. A CCRT has gone through specialized training to be able to identify and correct for issues of form and/or function.

What is an in-hospital appointment?

At Urban Paw, we like to take the hassle out of caring for your pet. Once we have an established relationship with you and your pet, we move to in-hospital appointments. This means you leave your baby in our care for anywhere from 1 hour to all day, depending on what services are needed. This allows us to provide the highest level of care, taking breaks when your pet needs a break, running lab work, and creating a personalized treatment plan based on results all before you take your pet home. Comprehensive healthcare can be provided to your pet while you are not stuck waiting in an exam room. It’s a win-win!

What vaccines and preventatives does my pet need?

The vaccine schedule for your pet will be based on a physical exam, complete history, and exposure risk analysis from a licensed veterinarian. Every pet is a bit different, and your doctor will be able to partner with you to decide what’s best. In general, flea/tick and heartworm preventions are recommended for all dogs and cats unless there is a specific medical condition that makes it unsafe.

What will my first visit look like?

Like everything else at Urban Paw, we want your first visit to be streamlined and enjoyable. Please fill out our online history form prior to your visit and stop at our check-in kiosk in the lobby when you arrive to check yourself in. Standard COVID-19 questions will be asked first, and your temperature will be taken to ensure everyone’s safety.