A Milford Connecticut Veterinary Hospital offering full pet health services to West Haven, Milford, Orange and Stratford families. Pet supplies and medicines, dog boarding, vaccinations, check ups and emergency vet care.

Routine Exam & Pet Vaccination

Canine
In order to maintain your dog’s health, we recommend an annual physical examination, fecal analysis, heartworm check and vaccination against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, and Lyme disease. Pet vaccination against bordatella (kennel cough) is recommended if your dog will be in contact with other dogs. (ie. boarding or dog shows). Dogs at risk should be vaccinated against leptospirosis. Vaccination against rabies is required by law.

Feline
In order to maintain your cat’s health, we recommend an annual physical examination, fecal analysis and vaccination against distemper, calicivirus, and rhinotracheitis. Outdoor cats should be vaccinated against leukemia. Pet vaccination against rabies is required by law.

Dentistry

Routine dental care is as important for pets as their owners. Dogs and cats are susceptible to periodontal disease which, if left untreated, can lead to heart and kidney problems and diseases of other organ systems.

Geriatrics

Age-related conditions can often be minimized by early detection. Therefore, for older pets we recommend not only an annual physical examination, but also blood tests, urinalysis and possibly x-rays and/or an electrocardiogram.

Client Referrals

Our practice continues to grow because people like you tell other pet owners about us. We would like to thank you for your confidence. When you refer someone to our practice you will receive a $20.00 credit on your account and the new client will have a $20.00 discount on their first visit to us.

Out-Patient Care

Whenever possible, pets are treated on an out-patient basis. It is our belief that most pets will recover more rapidly in their normal environment.

Hospitalization

Seriously ill pets or those requiring more intensive care will be admitted to the hospital. In hospital services include intravenous therapy, nursing care, patient monitoring, radiology, and surgery. A full range of laboratory tests are available to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Pets needing overnight care will be referred to Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton.

Case Referrals

In some cases, referral to a specialist will be recommended. We are fortunate to have specialists available locally in internal medicine, surgery, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, behavior, cancer treatment, and advanced imaging (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI).

In addition, we can utilize the specialists located at surrounding veterinary colleges such as the Tufts Veterinary School in Cambridge, Mass.

Emergencies

During normal office hours, we will attend to emergencies promptly. Please call in advance so that we can be better prepared to help your pet.

After hours on weekdays and weekends and holidays, you will be referred to the Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center 203-929-8600.

Shoreline is completely staffed and ready to deal with emergencies whenever Pond Point is closed. Shoreline provides continuous veterinary care, nursing care and monitoring of emergency cases.

Boarding

We offer boarding for your pet. Boarding pets are housed separately from hospitalized patients. Because of limited space, advance reservations are necessary.

Cats must be currently vaccinated for distemper and rabies and dogs must be currently vaccinated for distemper, rabies and bordatella (kennel cough). If your pet was vaccinated elsewhere, we need documentation of these vaccines.

Drop-Off Services

If you are unable to make an appointment during our regular office hours, you may drop your pet off in the morning for treatment and pick him up later in the day. A drop-off appointment should be made in advance and a pick-up time determined.

Fees

Payment is expected when services are rendered. As a convenience to our clients we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Care Credit (a credit card that is applied for through this office but can only be used for health care needs.)

We also gladly accept payment through the barter networks of BNI and ITEX

We will be happy to provide an estimate for any procedure.