Canine and Feline Services
Preventative Health Care is essential to ensure your dog or cat has a full and healthy life.  Our wellness care service includes:

• Comprehensive Physical Examinations
• Puppy/Kitten Vaccination Series
• Adult Dog/Cat Vaccinations
• Nutrition Counseling
• Senior Pet Health Care and Diagnostics

Laboratory and Diagnostics done in-house allow us to quickly and thoroughly evaluate you pet on the spot. Our facilities include:

• Ultrasound 
• Radiology
• Electrocardiogram
• Hematology/Serology
• Urinalysis

Surgical Services, routine and non-routine are performed while ensuring your pet's safety and comfort.  We use the most up to date anesthesia and surgical equipment.  Procedures offered are:

• Spay or Neuter
• Tumor Removal
• Lacerations/Abscesses
• Abdominal
• Reproductive
• Orthopedic
• Oral/Periodontal
• Ear/Eye
• Ear Trim
• Declawing

Dental Services add to the longevity of your pet's life. Good oral health increases your pet's well being as it is a preventative to serious illnesses like heart disease.  It also makes him/her more pleasant to be around!  Our dental services include:

• Oral/Dental Exams
• Dental Cleaning and Polishing
• Fluoride Treatments
• Extractions

Behavioral Problems can not only cause stress for you and your pet, but also, if  not addressed, may lead to medical problems that could shorten the life of your pet. DAC offers counseling and treatment for such problems as:

• Excessive Barking
• Housebreaking
• Separation Anxiety/Depression
• Aggressiveness
• Marking/Clawing

Telemedicine is another medical option we utilize for diagnosing a pet's illness.  We are able to send test results to board certified specialists if needed, via the internet.  We can transmit diagnostic images such as x-rays, ultrasounds, cytology, endoscopy, photographs and case information. These specialists will review the cases and work with our doctors to diagnose the problem and offer treatment options and case management suggestions.
 
Boarding is offered in our climate controlled kennels.  We try to make your pet as comfortable as possible while they are away from their home.  We have a fenced exercise/play yard for their safety.  Pets are walked at least twice every day, and get supervised play time.  We can supply all food and medications needed while your pet stays with us, or you may wish to bring theirs' from home. You are welcome to visit our facility at any time.

Baths and Shavedowns are also an option we have for your pet. Especially in the summer, this can make them more comfortable and can help with parasite control.  To give the best service, we appreciate appointments to be made at least one day in advance.  Pets need to arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and they will be ready for pick-up in the afternoon. Our bath and shavedown service includes nail trim, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression.  (Sorry no specialty cuts.) We use the best hygiene products so your pet is clean and pretty, and these products are also available for you to purchase and use at home.

Emergency Care is provided at the RIVER (Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals) at 2132 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN.  You may call our number at any time after hours and be instantly forwarded to the RIVER, or if you wish, you may call them directly at (423) 698-4612. Always looking to provide the best veterinary service for our clients and patients, DAC chose this after hour emergecy service.  The RIVER is a state of the art facility staffed by specially trained emergency care veterinarians and support staff.  It offers the highest level of critical care, with the latest in modern technology for diagnostics and treatment of emergency situations.