University Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital. We are proud to provide just about every service your pet could require, from preventive medicine to complex health care, to boarding and grooming.
Our care extends beyond cats and dogs to include other exotic pets such as ferrets, lizards and frogs.
Health examinationsAllergy is a disease in which the immune system reacts abnormally to everyday substances such as pollens, animal danders, mold spores, mites and certain foods. All of these allergic reactions are unpleasant, some are serious, and a few can be fatal. An allergic reaction may be caused by inhaling or ingesting the allergen, or most likely by direct skin contact.
The most common signs of allergy in dogs and cats is itchy skin, which can lead to:
The usual locations of the itching are the belly, feet, base of the tail, and face, especially around the eyes, mouth and ears. Less commonly observed signs include sneezing, coughing and asthma.
University Animal Hospital now offers extensive allergy testing for your pets, as well as a variety of therapies and approaches. Allergies can be a frustrating and long-term problem for you and your pet, so we want to help you find a long-term solution for your pet and your family.
One of our most effective and popular treatments is immunotherapy drops. Immunotherapy is one of the safest, most effective long-term treatments for allergy. It is the only therapy that targets the root cause of allergic reactions, unlike other treatments that just mask symptoms.
Immunotherapy drops are safe, effective and easy to administer. Many patients being to see results in the first 1-3 months of therapy.
Is your dog or cat scratching, rubbing its face, grooming excessively, losing hair or getting ear infections? Book an appointment now to test for allergies.
You can read more about pet allergies in our Health Resources Archives. There's also an excellent video about pet allergies here.
University Animal Hospital is proud to offer state of the art medicine and diagnostics. The ability to perform these diagnostics enables us to know more precisely what is wrong and better treat your pet, the ability to do these tests in-house means that we can get this information faster. In an emergency we are able run many of these tests immediately, and when every minute counts this is critically important.
Ultrasound offers a non-invasive and non-painful method of imaging the internal organs and greatly assists the diagnostic process. Ultrasound can allow your doctor to visualize internal anomalies such as cysts, masses and abscesses that x-ray sometimes cannot. It is the perfect instrument for assessing soft tissues such as the liver, spleen and heart. University Animal Hospital offers in-house ultrasound and echocardiograms. We offer services ranging from pregnancy exams to organ biopsies. Our doctors also collaborate with outside experts on complex cases, ensuring your pet receives the best possible medicine.University Animal Hospital has been doing ear crops for over 30 years. Dr. Tom Gus and Dr. Mario Tascon are both very experienced in performing ear crop surgeries.
Our ear cropping fee is $600.00 and includes everything, there are no hidden fees. Here is the detailed list for our ear crop surgeries:
We offer a very nice array of classes for adults and children who take care of dogs and cats of all ages. Check our Classes page for more information and schedules.
Often times the issues of the geriatric pet are easily maintained. Problems such as arthritis, heart and kidney disease can be treated, but if left unchecked these conditions can cause serious problems and adversely affect the quality of life. It is critical that we evaluate your pet at least once or twice a year, depending on your doctor’s recommendations.
Traveling with your pet can be challenging and we strive to make the process as simple as possible. Requirements for travel can vary depending on your means of transportation and your destination.
We understand that sometimes it is difficult to bring your pet in to the hospital for care. This may be especially true for our felines and some older pets who would really rather stay home and not take that car ride. To make this easier for our patients and their pet parents, we are offering house call visits two days a week!
Dr. Flegenheimer will take house call appointments on Tuesdays mornings. To schedule an appointment, please contact him directly to make appointments at 480-968-9275 ext 129
We are very excited about offering this new service and look forward to helping our patients receive the care they need in the comfort of their own home.
You can book your house call by requesting an appointment using our online form. Are you new to University Animal Hospital? Save time and 10% by completing our new client form online. Print, sign and bring it with you on your first appointment.
Our carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, the most widely used type of medical laser in the world, produces an invisible beam that vaporizes the water normally found in the skin and other soft tissue. Since the laser can be precisely controlled, our veterinarians can remove or "cut" only a thin layer of tissue at a time, leaving the surrounding areas unaffected.
At University Animal Hospital laser surgery is used in cosmetic surgeries such as ear cropping and declawing, but it can also be used to correct many common conditions such as cysts, tumors, and warts in dogs, cats, and other pets. Specialized internal procedures are also possible.
Laser surgery is less painful, more precise, has less bleeding and swelling and a faster recovery time. Your veterinarian will tell you when a procedure can be performed by laser.
Book your appointment now. If you're not already a University Vet client, save time and 10% by filling out our online New Client Form.
Lasers have a biochemical and photochemical effect on living cells. These photons stimulate each individual cell to revitalize and reactivate its own healing processes through a biochemical cascade of events.Laser therapy is not painful and requires to anesthetic. Your pet will feel a warm sensation that they may even find relaxing. Response time varies but most owners see a difference after only a few treatments.
Therapy sessions can last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour depending on the area(s) being treated. These sessions are performed in a quiet and comfortable "laser" room.
Beneficial effects of laser therapy include:
Conditions that best respond to laser therapy treatments include:
I currently have one of my girls (Tipper) being treated for a badly arthritic back right knee. Dr. Tascon was the doctor to perform the treatment and was kind enough to come out to talk to me. He assured me that it was still very early in the treatment to evaluate if the laser therapy was going to help.
Orthopedic problems can affect any pet, but some breeds are more susceptible than others. At University Animal Hospital we have two doctors with special interests in orthopedics and are able to provide most surgical and diagnostic treatments.
At University Animal Hospital we want to ensure your pet receives the best care from their very first visit, so we offer a comprehensive plan that will cover all of your new puppy or kitten’s basic preventive care at a 30% discount. Upon completion of the plan, your pet is eligible to receive a 10% discount off the spay or neuter performed between 6 and 8 months.The senior care plan at University Animal Hospital allows our doctors to examine all aspects of your pet in detail. From blood pressure to eye pressure, this comprehensive package will test your cat or dog for the common conditions associated with aging. Not only is this an excellent way to detect medical issues, it is also a great way to establish baseline values to reference in the event your pet does develop a medical condition. We have discounted this plan by 30% for a savings of more than $170.
Senior care plan inlcudes:
The cost for the senior care plan is $401.00 for dogs and $389.23 for cats.
Is your pet needlessly suffering from arthritis, hip dysplasia, joint cartilage damage, ligament damage or damaged tendons? Did you know that 25-30% of dogs suffer from osteoarthritic conditions and degenerative bone disease? Don't allow these ailments to debilitate your pet's quality of life any longer: Ask us about the amazing results of stem cell therapy!
Traditional pain management drug therapy can cost $2000-4000 per year indefinitely. With stem cell therapy, you can pay a one-time fee of about $1800 and provide your pet with a permanent solution to arthritis and other joint pain.
Here's a great informational video about stem cell therapy from Medivet America:
Are you interested in learning more about stem cell therapy for your cat or dog? Book an appointment now!
At University Animal Hospital we offer surgery Monday through Friday, by appointment.
