We offer a full-range of quality, diagnostic services in the areas of animal radiology, ultrasonography, diagnostic, and radiation therapy. In addition, we have also expanded our referral radiographic interpretation services to include teleradiology.
Images from our diagnostic assessments are stored on an internet-based archive for easy retrieval and dissemination. Convenient retrieval of these images is offered to all referring veterinarians.
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Canine Dental Care
Yes, dogs love clean teeth! We have gentle ultrasonic equipment to separate the plaque from the teeth. It sprays cooling water at the time it works it’s cleaning magic on the teeth. After the plaque is gone, we can do a light buffing for the teeth.
Signs of oral disease:
The following are signs that your dog may have a problem in his mouth or gastrointestinal system and should be checked by a veterinarian:
• Bad breath
• Excessive drooling
• Inflamed gums
• Tumors in the gums
• Cysts under the tongue
• Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar.
• Bleeding from the mouth.
• – Loss of appetite or loss of weight (this combination can result from diseases of many organs, and early veterinary examination is important).
If you think your pet needs dental care, we recommend that you make an appointment with one of our veterinarians.
There are various pre-anesthetic sedation that are utilized, depending on the dog’s or cat’s size and the veterinarian’s preference. After the dog is relaxed general anesthesia will be applied. This, too, can be in various forms. In this case, we will discuss using an endotracheal tube, which is regulated throughout the procedure so that work can be done painlessly and still have the patient at a safe level of anesthesia.
An ultrasonic instrument is used to separate the plaque from the teeth. It sprays cooling water at the time it works it’s cleaning magic on the teeth. After the teeth are “scaled” a light buffing is done to polish the teeth.
Soft Tissue Veterinary Surgery Types
Some examples of surgeries we perform include:
The Soft Tissue Surgery service at Carolina Place Animal Hospital specializes in treating dogs and cats that require surgery to treat conditions involving the cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, respiratory and urogenital systems as well as disorders involving the ear, nose and throat.
Our surgical services are available to the public without a referral, as well as through referral by your primary veterinarian or emergency clinic. We work cooperatively with your referring veterinarians.
Upper Respiratory:
- Soft Palate Correction – For elongation of the soft palate
- Nasal Nares- Resection for nasal stenosis
- Laser Surgery – For soft tissue surgeries
- Emergency Abdominal Surgery
- Gastric & Intestinal foreign object removal
- Hepatic Lobectomy
- Gastric Dilatation of Volvulos (GDV-Correction)
- Gallbladder Removal
- Splenectomy
- Cystotomy
Hernia Repair:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
- Perianal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
Wound Management – Long Term serious & extensive wound care & management
Veterinarian Visit
We love to make house calls or actually Farm Visits. 
Lambing/Kidding Assistance
Lambing/Kidding Assistance
Ligament and Tendon Reconstruction
Tendon repair is done to bring back normal movement after a tendon injury. Tendon injury may occur anywhere in the body where there are tendons. If there is not enough healthy tendon to reconnect, the surgeon may perform a tendon graft. This is when a piece of tendon from another part of the body is used. It may be from the foot, toe, or other body part. Sometimes the tendon must be reconnected to the surrounding tissue.
