Services
Puppy & Adult Dog Classes
County West Animal Hospital now offers puppy & basic dog training classes. The classes will teach young dogs basic manners, learn socialization behaviors, and expose them to new sights, sounds, people and dogs. Most importantly the classes will allow young dogs to see the animal hospital as a "fun place". The classes are fun and informative for both puppies and their human companions. Each class is taught by a professional dog training instructor. Call for more information. 815-614-3902
Pharmacy & Prescription Refill Requests
We stock an extensive drug inventory, so most medications can be dispensed before leaving the clinic.
Prescription refills requests can also be obtained by clicking on the pharmacy link on the left side of the screen and submitting the form. Once the refill is authorized, we will contact you for medication pick-up.
Grooming
County West Animal Hospital offers grooming services that are done with compassion and great skill. We are committed to making your pet's grooming experience as stress-free as possible. Our goal is to provide your pet with a stunning look and style that you will be proud to show off to your friends and family.
Grooming services are provided on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday. Grooming is offered for both dogs and cats of any breed or mix by appointment. Fees may vary by the level of grooming required and the condition of your dog's coat.
Behavior Counseling
Behavioral problems are the number one reason pets are taken to animal shelters. If you are experiencing a behavioral problem with your pet we offer examinations, counseling, behavior modification programs, and sometimes drug therapy to help resolve the issue. We can also refer you to veterinarians specializing in behavior medicine as the situation warrants.
Boarding
We offer a very modern facility for boarding your cat or dog. Each boarding area is air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter, which is an important question to ask when boarding at other facilities. See photos of our boarding facilities in the Photo Gallery Link.
Each dog kennel has its own pet cot for sleeping. You can also choose to board your dog with or without access to individually enclosed outdoor runs.
For your cat, we proudly offer the latest in Kitty Condos, that are away from any barking dogs. Each condo allows for ample movement and can open up to adjacent empty condos. Each condo has its own cat bed and observation perch.
Complete Diagnostic and Ancillary Care
We offer a full range of diagnostic (digital radioraphy, blood analysis, etc.) and ancillary services to diagnose and manage both minor and major health problems. Dr. Fedrow and support staff are here to assist you with the outpatient and inpatient care neeeded throughout the life of your pet.
Comprehensive Physical Examinations
Early detection of health problems can allow for prompt treatment. At least once, and perhaps twice per year, your pet should have a complete physical examination. Remember, your pet's lifespan is shorter than ours and their health can change significantly over a 12-month period.
Dental Services and Teeth Cleaning
Proper dental care is as important for your pet as it is for you. In addition to preventing bad breath and periodontal disease it can also prevent infection from spreading through the blood stream to your pet's liver, kidneys, and heart. This bacterial shower can lead to permanent organ damage affecting your pet's overall health.
Diagnostic Laboratory Testing
Our extensive laboratory services provide information that is critical to the sick or injured pet. We have access to both an in-house and centralized reference laboratory for extensive diagnostic testing, allowing animals to receive appropriate treatment in a timely manner.
In-House Laboratory
We are equipped with sophisticated instruments that allow us to measure many laboratory values.
As a compliment to our regular laboratory services, our in-house diagnostic capabilities allow us to get results pre-surgically, or in an emergency, within minutes.
Pet Identification and Microchip System
A microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is implanted beneath a pet's skin between the shoulder blades, and stays there for the pet's entire life. This procedure is as easy and as painless as a vaccination.
Each microchip has a unique number. This number, along with information about the owner and pet, are added to a national pet registry. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have electronic scanners for detecting and reading these implanted microchips. If a lost pet is found and a microchip is scanned the registry is called and the owner can be contacted.
Puppy and Kitten Examinations and Vaccinations
Young puppies and kittens should receive their physical examination and first set of vaccinations at six to nine weeks of age. Additional exams and vaccinations are given every two to four weeks until they are twelve to sixteen weeks old. Thereafter regular booster vaccinations should be given. During your pet's initial examinations you will also receive behavioral advice, nutritional counseling, and recommendations on disease prevention. This advice can go a long way towards preventing problems in your pet's adult life.
Radiology
We have a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine that produces excellant quality radiographs (X-rays). Radiographs are extremely helpful for diagnosing and monitoring many medical and surgical problems.
Senior Pet Care and Geriatric Pet Evaluations
In recent years, great strides have been made in recognizing the special needs and requirements of our "senior citizen" dogs and cats. Our veterinarians are well equipped with the knowledge and diagnostic tools to identify age related problems and formulate realistic strategies to allow our pets to live longer and healthier lives. If your dog is seven to nine years of age or older (depending on breed) or your cat is ten years of age or older, it is now in its geriatric years. We will be happy to discuss with you our recommendations for geriatric testing and geriatric diets.
Spay & Neuter
Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there are not enough homes for all the animals. As a result, every year 4 to 6 million animals are euthanized because there are no homes for them.
Spay and neuter your pet! In addition to saving lives, spaying and neutering can also drastically improve your pet's health and life expectancy. The idea that pets become fat or lazy when they are spayed or neutered is a myth. Sterilized pets lead healthier, longer lives. Spaying a female eliminates the possibility of uterine and ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer. Neutering a male reduces the risk of prostate disease and testicular cancer. Neutering also makes your pet more affectionate and less likely to roam, get in fights, or become lost.
Surgical Care
Our hospital is well-equipped to perform most minor and major surgical procedures from spays and neuters to more complicated emergency, orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries.
Prior to surgery, each patient receives a thorough physical examination to identify any existing medical conditions that might endanger your pet's health. Because not all problems can be detected on examination, we also suggest preanesthetic blood and urine testing. These tests not only give us a more complete picture of your pet's health, but also allow us to tailor an anesthetic regime that is specific for your pet.
We offer a variety of anesthetic protocols tailored to your pet's individual needs. We use state-of-the-art anesthetic machines using isoflurane anesthesia. We also utilize a variety of anesthetic monitoring devices including blood pressure, respiratory and cardiac monitoring equipment.
Pain management is an important part of our pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative anesthetic and medical protocol. All surgical patients, including those undergoing routine procedures such as ovariohysterectomy or castrations, receive pain control medications. We urge you to discuss operative pain management options with our staff.
Vaccinations and Preventative Medicine
Due to the many recent discoveries and innovations in veterinary medicine your pet can be protected against most major infectious diseases. Today many immunizations and preventative treatments are available that did not exist a decade ago. Our staff can assist you in deciding which preventative measures are necessary for your pet.