Services


  • X-RayPreventive Medical Approach to Health Care

    Many infectious diseases can be prevented by appropriate routine vaccinations. Strategic deworming and fecal exams will control internal parasites and easy to use, once a month topical treatments will control fleas and ticks. The physical examination is a major component of the Preventive Medicine Approach to Health Care. Physical exams frequently reveal minor problems before they develop into serious illnesses. It is far less costly to you and your pet to prevent diseases than to treat them.
  • Geriatric Health Care Program

    Some people are unaware that pets over the age of 7 years are prone to age-related diseases. With changing activity levels and metabolism, older dogs and cats may experience weight problems, heart disease, poorly functioning kidneys, dental problems and cancer.

    By detecting problems when they begin, we have a better opportunity to eliminate or slow their development, ensuring additional healthy, happy years for your pet. Additionally the Senior Health Care Work-up will allow us to determine baseline blood and biochemical levels for your pet.
  • Complete Medical Services

  • mouth careDental Services

    Dental Health Care is extremely important. The number one cause of heart disease and kidney disease in the dog (number three in the cat) is dental tartar and periodontal disease. Millions of bacteria live in tartar and enter the blood stream of the gums and spread directly to the major organ of the body. Regular brushing with dog or cat tooth paste and regular dental care will help prevent periodontal disease and heart and kidney disease and improve the quality of your pet's life.

    We are well equipped for pet's dental care. We have a well-trained staff and the finest veterinary equipment, including: a Cavitron (ultrasonic scaler), High Speed Rotary Scaler, Low Speed Dental Polisher, and many other modern and sophisticated equipment. We even do fillings and fluoride treatment when necessary.

    Our Laser Surgical Unit allow us remove gum tumors, perform gingivectomies, and treat many serious oral lesions that are beyond the capabilities of most veterinary hospital.

  • SurgeryTraditional and Laser Surgery

    We perform all routine veterinary surgeries. We also perform many surgeries for fractured bones, tumor removals, eyelid deformities, earflap and ear canal surgery, oral surgery and many more. We have an excellent surgery room equipped with a heart and blood oxygen monitor, EKG monitor, and a Blood pressure monitor to ensure the safety for our surgical patients.

    We are strong proponents of pain management. We will do every thing possible to ensure minimal pain and discomfort for all patients.

    We are proud to be the first veterinary practice in Prince George's County to offer laser surgery.

    Laser Surgery For Your Pet

    The use of the Carbon Dioxide Laser has largely replaced the scalpel in our office. We take great pride in being the first veterinary practice in Prince Georges County to offer laser surgery.

    Laser SurgeryWhat is laser and how does it work?
    Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission Radiation. A laser is a devise, which generates an intense beam of light. The Carbon Dioxide Laser produces an invisible beam, which heats and vaporizes tissue almost instantaneously. This is done so precisely that normal surrounding tissues are hardly affected.

    What is a laser used for?
    There are many uses for lasers. Several routine surgeries, including spays and neuters can also be performed with the laser. The laser works extremely well for declawing and removal of many tumors by reducing swelling, bleeding and pain. Because of the precise control of the laser, tumors of the eyelids can be removed completely with minimal discomfort while preserving much more of the eyelid than with traditional surgery.

    Advantages of the laser

    • Less pain: The laser seals nerve endings, reducing postoperative pain. The laser also seals lymphatic tissue, which reduces swelling. The healing is more comfortable.
    • Less bleeding: The laser shrinks small blood vessels, considerably reducing bleeding
    • Reduces infections: The laser sterilizes as it cuts, and does not touch the tissue.
    • Saves time & money: The laser allows many procedures to be performed under local anesthesia. This may reduce the use of a general anesthesia, thus reducing risk and possibly an overnight stay.
  • Comprehensive In House Laboratory

    Appropriate use of diagnostic services is extremely important to the medical care of your pet. The sooner we have the results, the sooner we can begin medical therapy. Our "In House" diagnostic lab is excellent. We have the Lasercyte CBC machine and the Idexx veterinary computer that allows us to perform complete blood counts and almost all veterinary chemistries and electrolytes in our hospital. Most lab results are ready within minutes.

    We perform all routine veterinary tests including: fecal exam, urinalysis and microscopic evaluation of urine sediment, heartworm tests, feline leukemia and feline aids tests, blood smears, skin scrapings, ear slides and many many more.

  • All X-rays evaluated by a Veterinary Radiologist

    A veterinary radiologist evaluates all x-rays once a week. We have an excellent x-ray machine; automatic film processor and we use 3M rare earth film to assure the highest quality and most diagnostic radiographs.

  • Blood Pressure and Electrocardiograms

  • Sonograms & Endoscopy available on Fridays

  • Extensive Client Information Material including Videos

    We are strong advocates for client education and client-doctor communication. Intelligent medical decisions can only be made if our clients are well informed of the problem and the medical options available to them.

    We have many pamphlets concerning most surgical and medical procedures: laser surgery, spay and neuter, declawing, hypothyroidism in the dog, hematoma repair, neoplasia, diabetes, asthma, and many more. Request for information is always welcome.
  • Excellent relationships with Veterinary Specialists!

  • Boarding and Grooming

    We have limited space so boarding is for clients of Indian Head Animal Hospital only.

    Indian Head Animal Hospital does bathing, combing of cats and dogs. Additionally we have a groomer, Gil Champ, who is a professional groomer with over 30 years experience with dogs and cats.