BUFFALO VETERINARIANS
SERVING BUFFALO MINNESOTA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
BUFFALO COMPANION ANIMAL CLINIC
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The Buffalo Companion Animal Clinic has established a
reputation as a progressive veterinary practice capable of
delivering the latest advances in veterinary medicine, dental care and surgical technology. Our state-of-the-art facility makes it possible for us to provide your companion animals with clean, safe, high quality healthcare. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our clinic in order to better serve our clients: we emphasize sharing our knowledge by educating our clients about their animal’s needs, extending our range of service offerings and incorporating the newest treatments, technology and
knowledge that comes out of the rapid advances in veterinary science.
Our comprehensive services include:
• Internal medicine/diagnostics
• Dentistry
• Preventive care
• General surgery
• Nutritional counseling
• Pharmacy
• Wellness screening
Preventive Care
Preventive care is the foundation for maintaining a healthy, happy pet and a strong human/animal bond. Taking care of your companion animal’s health, preventing disease and
promoting wellness requires positive action, conscious choice, involvement and compassion on the part of the animal’s
caretaker. Annual or semiannual physical examinations
are the cornerstone of preventive care and allow
us to assess general health, discuss nutrition, parasite
control, necessary vaccinations for each pet given their
environment and overall recommendations to keep your
pet and family healthy.
Wellness Screening
Research indicates that more than 10% of pets presented to veterinary clinics for routine wellness examinations have some form of underlying disease or abnormality. Many of these pets have normal physical examinations and are not exhibiting noticeable changes in their daily routine. These abnormalities would go undetected without wellness screens.
Early detection is key. Once a problem has been identified, appropriate treatment recommendations can be implemented and, in many cases, slow the progression of disease and provide your pet with a better, longer life. A wellness screen can include many components, not all tests are warranted for all pets. A complete blood count, chemistry panel, urinalysis and thyroid levels are all basic tests to check on overall organ health. EKG’s, intraocular pressures, blood pressure, survey radiographs, etc. may also be indicated based on age, breed, history, etc
Internal Medicine/Diagnostics
Despite the best preventive care, our companion
animals become ill. They are subject to many
diseases: diabetes, cancer, thyroid disease, kidney
dysfunction, heart disease, etc. Early detection is
key to restoring health to your companion animal
and we have access to a wide array of diagnostics
to help us diagnose and track illness. We have a
ccess to both in-house and referral laboratories for
blood testing, urinalysis, general and dental
radiography as well as endoscopy and video otology.
Surgery
The Buffalo Companion Animal Clinic provides a full
range of surgical procedures in a safe, well-equipped
surgery suite. There are inherent risks with any surgical/anesthetic procedure but we strive to
minimize these risks by: using certified veterinary technicians to care for our surgical patients, instituting preanesthetic testing and examinations, providing fluid therapy when warranted, using advanced monitoring equipment, utilizing the safest and most effective anesthetics and ensuring that our patients are
comfortable and cared for. We want you to be confident that you are entrusting your pet to qualified surgeons and technicians.
Dentistry
In the past, dental disease was largely ignored
but we now know the important role it plays in an
animal’s overall health. Preventive measures such
as brushing, oral diets, etc. are encouraged by our
health professionals and we are eager to educate
our clients in keeping their pets’ mouths healthy.
Routine professional cleaning allows us to keep
your pet’s health on track and decrease the
likelihood of oral pain and infection. A diseased
mouth can also lead to systemic illness such as
liver, kidney or heart valve dysfunction
Referrals
There are cases in which our evaluation results in the need for referral to a veterinary specialist. Our network of veterinary specialists includes dermatologists, oncologists, neurologist, ultrasonographers, ophthalmologists, orthopedic/soft tissue surgeons, behaviorists and more. We have developed
relationships with many specialists in order to provide quality care for your companion animal.
“We believe controlling our patient’s pain is important. For that reason, we will administer medication before, during and after your pet’s medical procedure to control pain, reduce discomfort and promote healing.”