Tender Care Animal Hospital

Welcome to Tender Care Animal Hospital

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Welcome to Tender Care Animal Hospital
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

Tender Care Animal Hospital's staff are committed to providing exceptional care for your companion through compassion, honesty, dedication and education.

Tender Care Animal Hospital's Staff always strive to make it easier for you to find out how to keep your pet or animal in top condition. We offer the latest services..
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Tender Care Animal Hospital is located just off of Hwy 18 in Prairie du Chien.

Summer Office Hours (March-December)

7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday
7:30am to 7:00pm on Wednesday
8:00am to 12:00pm Saturday
(Dr. Appointments are on one Saturday each month)

Winter Office Hours (Effective through February)

Monday 8am-5pm
Tuesday 7am-5:30pm
Wednesday 8am-6pm
Thursday 7am-5:30pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm
(Dr. Appointments are on one Saturday each month)

Tender Care Animal Hospital is located just off of Hwy 18 in Prairie du Chien.

Pet of the Month

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Contact Us

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Boarding

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The boarding area includes spacious indoor/outdoor runs for our canine friends. This area has an escape-proof fenced in play yard for individual pampered time. Cats have their own room and kitty condos.

A/c and Heat
Play walks
Indoor/Outdoor Runs
Free bath with 2 night's stay.

Policies-FAQs
Boarding Agreement (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are your hours?

Office:7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday, 7:30am-7:00pm on Wednesday8:00am to 12:00pm Saturday (Dr. Appointments are on one Saturday each month)
Boarding:Pick up available Saturday 5:00pm - 5:30pm and Sundays 8:00am - 8:30am 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Why is spaying/neutering important?

Spaying and Neutering is a very important part of pet population control. Hundreds of thousands of unwanted pets are euthanized every year because there is no place for them to call home. Research has shown female that are spayed before their first heat cycle have no chance of develpoing mammary cancer which can be life-threatening. Also, females that are spayed have no chance of getting a pyometra which is a life threatening infection inside the ueterus which usually requires an emergency spay. Ovarian and uterine cancer chance is also eliminated.Neutering a male dog helps prevent unwanted behaviors like aggression and urine marking. Testicular cancer is not possible with a neutered male. Also, it is very unusual for a neutered male dog to get a urinary tract infection. Intact make dogs have urinary tract infections more often and they are often associated with prostate gland infections as well. Prostate enlargement is extremely rare in neutered males.

Why does my pet need to be anesthetized to clean its teeth?

Your pet needs to be anesthetized for a dental cleaning because unfortunately dogs and cats will not allow us to open their mouths and work on them for extended periods of time. 50% of tartar buildup can occur under the gumline, so when we clean a pet's teeth, we use our ultrasonic scaling tip to get under the gumline. Awake pets would not tolerate this. Also, it allows us to fully evaluate the teeth with a pets anesthetized. We can see if there is any wearing, root exposure, fractures, etc. Also, if we would need to take x-rays or perform any extractions, your pet would need to be anesthetized. Because dental cleanings can cause some mouth irritation, all of our patients do receive pain medication before the dental cleaning.

What are the most common diseases in pets?

Obesity and dental disease are by far the most common diseases in pets.Obesity affects 50-70% of dogs and cats. Obesity make pets more prone to other diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems. Dental disease affects 55-65% of dog and cats. By age 3, most dogs and cats have some periodontal disease. When tartar builds up on the teeth, it starts to harbor bacteria and infection results. This infection spreads down the tooth root and affects the periodontal ligament, causing tooth loosening and loss of teeth. Smell your dog's breath once. Bad Breath is NOT normal. Bad breath is due to infection in the mouth. The infection in the mouth can also spread into the bloodstream, affected organs like the heart, liver and kidneys. Regular dental care is a very important part of keeping your dog and cat healthy

Why should my pet be on year round heartworm prevention?

Heartworm disease is a dangerous, but completely preventable infection where parasitic worms grow inside the chambers of your pet's heart and large blood vessels of the lungs. Left undetected, the disease can become serious and even result in death as worms eventually block blood flow to the heart and lungs. That's why heartworm prevention and early detection are so important. Pets get heartworm disease from being bitten by a mosquito that has previously bitten another infected animal in your area. Mosquitoes transmit the parasites directly from bloodstream to bloodstream. It takes from three to five months for the heartworm larvae to migrate toward the heart, where they begin to grow into reproducing adults. Some have reached lengths of up to 14 inches.Because of the severity of the disease, prevention is key. Year round administration of Heartworm prevention is recommended. Most Heartworm preventatives, including Heartgard protect against some intestinal parasites as well, so every month you are helping to eliminate intestinal parasites from your pet as well as preventing from Heartworm disease with one small treat. Even with prevention, screening for the disease is recommended for several reasons. Although Heartgard is very effective, no medication is 100%, so by routine screening, Heartworm disease can be detected early. Plus if your pet took his Heartgard and then went outside and spit the treat up or vomtited, your pet is left unprotected. By regular screening, the infection could be caught early in the course of the disease, therefore treating the disease with less complications than if treatment would be instituted late in the disease. Merial, the company that makes Heartgard stands behind their product 100%. If your pet is on year-round Heartgard and is tested regularly, they will pay for any treatment caused by heartworm disease if this would occur.

Surgery

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Our surgical suite is designed for both patient safety and comfort. Patients recline comfortably on a well-lit table under the safest gas anesthetics available.
Our patients all have an IV catheter with fluids during surgery. They are all also monitored extensively by a licensed veterinary technician as well as with equipment like an EKG, Pulse oximeter and doppler blood pressure.
We use pre and post-surgical pain medication on all surgeries.

Our specialties include:
        -Laser
        -Orthopedic
        -Soft Tissue

Grooming

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Our groomers use the most current equipment for grooming your pet safety. The HydroSurge brand has a proud history of inventing revolutionary pet bathing systems for professional groomers. Tender Care Animal Hospital's Grooming salon offers baths, brush outs, specialized clips and nail trims. We also provide medicated shampoos and dips if needed.
Proof of vaccinations are required to schedule a grooming. Our grooming salon is available Monday through Friday. Please call ahead for an appointment as the weekly schedule fills up quickly! Ask about our monthly maintenance programs.

Examination Room Services

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The Exam Room is where we get a chance to become acquainted with you and your pet. This is where the physical exam and close inspections of your pet take place. It is a good place for you to ask questions about general pet care. Take the time to point out to the doctor any problems you think your dog or cat may be having.
Whether your pet is feeling well or is sick, we will do a complete physical examination on your pet. After the examination, we will make recommendations for your pet. Different wellness topics include discussions on nutrition, parasite control and prevention, microchipping, and vaccinations. If your pet is sick, depending on the symptoms, we may recommend further diagnostic testing or will discuss treatment options.

We specialize with the following:
-wellness, nutrition, parasite control and prevention
-microchip implants, vaccinations, sick pet exams and evaluations

Our Services

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Our staff is highly trained. Our veterinary technicians are certified. We provide the following services:
Medical Care
Surgery
Dentistry
-Ultrasonic cleaning, oravet, t/d, CET chews
Diagnostic testing
-Bloodwork , EKG, Cytology, Fecal, Urinalysis,
        -Blood pressure measurement
Ear Videoscope
Imaging
       -Radiology and Ultrasound
Nutrition
Bird Medicine and Surgery
Boarding
Grooming

Our Clinic

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Mission Statement
Tender Care Animal Hospital (Map), LLC is in business to promote and provide the highest quality of veterinary medical care to our patients. We will work as a team to provide this care with dedication and compassion, treating each pet as if they were our own. We will treat the pets' owners with respect and will always convey professionalism. We will work to educate our clients about animal health care to the best of our ability. We will strive to provide excellent customer service, maintaining the importance of the human-animal bond.

Core Values

Dedication- Our team members must demonstrate our commitment to helping pets live longer, healthier lives.
Communication-The lines of communication should always be open. We will work together to help each other accomplish tasks to provide the exceptional care and customer service we strive for. No one person is above the "team" - regardless of title, salary, tenure, etc.
Professionalism- We will act in a manner that conveys professionalism to keep a good reputation of the clinic and its employees.
Respect- We will have mutual respect for each other and ethically abide by the veterinary oath.
Innovation- We will attend continuing education and the clinic will be equipped with the most current technology.

Payment Options
We require full payment at the time of service. Please advise us in advance if your need to make special arrangements. We do accept cash, personal checks(with driver's license), Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. We also offer Care Credit.