Other Veterinary Services

We offer a wide array of services that can provide your pet with the quality health care they deserve. As well as the main services that are listed, we also provide pet care for so many different conditions.

• Health Certificates: When you travel with your pet whether international or within the United States you may require to have a Health Certificate issued by a USDA accredited Veterinarian. Our Veterinarians are USDA accredited to issue health certificates. Please visit this website for more information regarding pet travel and also call your airline in advance as requirement vary based on the destination and airline company https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel
• Lameness Exams: When your pet starts limping, bring your pet for a lameness exam. Our veterinarian at First Coast Vets may recommend X-rays after localizing the pain. Based on lameness exam and X-ray findings may recommend rest and prescribe non-steroidal anti inflammatory and pain medications.
• Nail Trimming: Your pet’s nails can grow longer and can lead to nail injuries and nail bed abscesses if you do not trim them on a regular basis. Bring your pets for routine nail trim to avoid these complications. Our nail trim price is only $15. We may have to give sedation to uncooperative pets for nail trimming. Sedation is an additional cost which varies based on your pet size. Nail Trims can be done as an outpatient procedure and you don’t need to have an appointment.
• Expressing Anal Sacs: Emptying your dog or cat’s anal glands is needed especially when they start scooting. Expressing your pets anal sacs can done here at First Coast Vets for $15



• Ear Cleaning: Your pets may require routine ear cleaning to prevent ear infections especially in dogs who get into the water frequently or dogs who have skin allergies. Regular ear cleanings can prevent your dogs and cats getting ear infection or otitis externa. Ear cleaning cost is only $15
• Hip X-rays to screen for Hip Dysplasia: Some breeds of dogs are prone for hip dysplasia. We do recommend taking hip X-rays in young large breed dogs to screen for hip dysplasia. Refer to https://ofa.org/diseases/hip-dysplasia/
• Parvo treatment: Parvo viral gastroenteritis is a serious condition in young puppies that can lead to severe dehydration and death if not treated properly. Clients who can not afford to get inpatient treatment for parvovirus illness, First Coast Vets can offer outpatient therapy with subcutaneous fluid therapy, injectable antiemetics and antibiotics for 3 to 5 days. Out-patient treatment is also successful if the patient comes into the hospital daily for at least 5 days. Refer to this client handout regarding complete treatment. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951460
• Endocrine disease testing and treatment: If you notice any changes in your pet’s eating, drinking, urination pattern, change in the body weight and poor skin and coat condition do not wait too long to bring your pet for endocrine testing. After getting some information about your pets behavior at home and doing a complete physical exam, our First Coast veterinarian may recommend blood tests to diagnose endocrine diseases like Diabetes Mellitus, Cushing’s disease, Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. Early detection and treatment of these endocrine diseases helps improve your pets' quality and longevity of life. Refer to these client handouts from www.veterinarypartner.com for complete information on commonly seen endocrine problems in pets



Diabetes Mellitus: Introduction

Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome

Hypothyroidism is the Most Common Hormone Imbalance of Dogs

Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism in Cats