Pyometra brings symptoms like fever, weakness, and abdominal swelling, and can be frightening to witness. At Alma Animal Hospital, we assess your pet’s condition with steady focus and discuss surgical options when needed. Our team supports you through preparation, treatment, and recovery, offering calm guidance so your dog feels cared for while moving toward improved comfort and stability.
GDV or bloat can progress quickly and cause visible distress. At Alma Animal Hospital, we evaluate your dog’s condition with patience and explain the surgical steps that may help provide relief. Throughout the process, we use gentle handling and clear communication, supporting safer breathing and encouraging a steadier recovery while helping you feel informed during a stressful moment.
Orthopaedic and wound repair at Alma Animal Hospital addresses injuries such as fractures, soft tissue concerns, and cuts. We carefully examine the affected area and discuss treatment options suited to your pet’s needs. Throughout the healing process, we keep you informed and guide you through at home care, supporting smoother recovery and helping your pet regain comfort at a steady pace.
A C section may be needed when a mother pet requires assistance during birth. At Alma Animal Hospital, we monitor her condition closely, explain each step, and support both the mother and her newborns during recovery. Our team focuses on calm handling, steady reassurance, and clear guidance, helping you feel supported through an important and emotional moment for your pet.
Pets sometimes swallow objects that lead to discomfort, vomiting, or appetite loss. At Alma Animal Hospital, we carefully assess the situation, explain the steps involved in foreign body removal, and guide you through recovery. Our team provides thoughtful monitoring and supportive care, helping your pet regain comfort and reducing the likelihood of ongoing irritation from the swallowed item.
Unexpected injuries can cause pain, limping, bleeding, or behavioural changes. Alma Animal Hospital evaluates your pet promptly and discusses appropriate care options with you. Our focus is on stabilizing your pet, easing discomfort, and offering clear aftercare instructions that help you feel confident supporting their healing at home after experiencing a sudden or stressful event.
Witnessing seizures or collapse can be overwhelming. At Alma Animal Hospital, we assess neurological function, review history, and discuss possible triggers that may contribute. Our team monitors your pet closely and explains supportive care options. We also guide you on recognizing early signs and responding calmly at home, helping promote steadier long term management and reassurance.
Allergic reactions may appear as swelling, itching, vomiting, or sudden discomfort. Alma Animal Hospital evaluates your pet carefully, helps identify potential triggers, and offers supportive care to ease symptoms. We provide guidance on watching for repeat reactions and adjusting your pet’s daily environment, helping create a safer routine suited to your pet’s sensitivities and overall comfort.
Heatstroke may occur when pets struggle to regulate body temperature during warm conditions or intense activity. At Alma Animal Hospital, we assess hydration, breathing, and neurological signs before offering stabilizing care. Our team guides you through safe cooling practices, hydration needs, and prevention tips, helping you protect your pet during hot weather and support steadier recovery afterward.
Urinary blockage may cause straining, vocalization, or repeated attempts to urinate. At Alma Animal Hospital, we evaluate bladder function and explain the steps needed to relieve the obstruction safely. Our team provides steady monitoring and clear home care instructions, helping support your pet’s comfort and decreasing the possibility of recurring urinary challenges while you care for them.
Breathing difficulty may arise from allergies, respiratory irritation, airway concerns, or heart related issues. Alma Animal Hospital examines breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and overall stability before discussing suitable care options. We provide guidance on home monitoring and environmental adjustments, helping your pet maintain calmer respiration and supporting you in creating a more comfortable environment for them.
Snake bites can cause swelling, pain, or sudden behaviour changes. At Alma Animal Hospital, we evaluate the bite area, monitor vital signs, and provide supportive treatment based on your pet’s reaction. Throughout the process, we communicate clearly, guide you through aftercare, and help you understand the steps that support safer recovery after such an unexpected and stressful event.
Biopsies help examine unusual skin changes, lumps, or internal tissues. At Alma Animal Hospital, we explain how the sample is collected, discuss possible outcomes, and guide you through expected healing. When results are ready, our team breaks them down in simple language and helps you understand reasonable next steps that support your pet’s long term comfort and wellbeing.
Cuts, deep scratches, or open wounds require careful attention. Alma Animal Hospital examines the injury, cleans the area, and discusses options to reduce infection risks. We provide follow up checks and guide you through home care instructions. Our team supports your pet throughout recovery, helping them heal safely while keeping you informed at each stage of the healing process.
Parvovirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and fatigue, especially in young dogs. Alma Animal Hospital provides supportive care tailored to your pet’s needs, along with close observation for changes. We guide you through the course of the illness, explain isolation practices, and help you protect other pets in your home, offering steady support during a challenging time.
Alma Animal Hospital is a privately owned, family-run veterinary clinic built on the same values that have guided Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Dunbar since 1998. Our new facility continues that legacy of compassionate care, now in a modern setting designed to support pets and families with reliable, community-based veterinary services.
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