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When you’re in need of exceptional animal care in Franklin, TN, bring your pet to South Franklin Animal Hospital in Franklin, TN. Our office provides an extensive range of veterinary services to ensure your four-legged friend’s health is always optimal.
Routine Preventative Care
It is important for your pet to receive routine checkups just like it is for you. A complete physical examination for your pet may uncover health issues or concerns. It allows us to make sure that your pet is healthy and also allows us to catch any health problems before they become serious. You should bring your dog or cat in for a checkup at least once a year, and once every 6 months for older pets. Especially when you think about how fast a pet’s metabolism and aging process occurs.
Bloodwork & Diagnostic Work
Blood work is also recommended to ensure our pet’s internal health. Routine, yearly blood work includes a complete blood count, chemistry panel, and urinalysis. Depending on age and/or concerns electrolytes, t4 level, or Cardiopet test may be performed.
Routine Fecal Flotation by Centrifugation & Fecal Giardia
Starting in 2012, SFAH started doing all fecal flotations by a method called centrifugation. Although more samples are needed and may take 24 hours for results, this is the best method for intestinal parasite diagnosis. This is the method supported by the CDC for confirmation of parasites in animals.
Vaccinations
Heartworm, Flea & Tick Prevention
Preventative care as the best medicine will always be offered. If these tests/care cannot be performed now, consider at a later date.
Cat Vaccinations
We use Boehringer Ingelheim vaccines for vaccines that offer a small volume {1/2 ml}, pure vaccine for our pets. SFAH vaccines are also 100% guaranteed by this company to prevent disease processes in our pets.
We see virtually no “true” reaction to our vaccines. Expected adverse reaction [s] for any vaccine[s] can be lethargy, anorexia, and/or fever for up to 72 hours.
All cats must be risk assessed for their vaccination [s] needs. Indoor cats are at risk for serious diseases, and must be vaccinated.
Sarcomas that were first thought to be vaccination induced, are now known to be genetic and trauma based.
Rabies
Panleukopenia Virus
Rhinotracheitis
Calicivirus
Chlamydiosis
Feline Leukemia Virus
Dog Vaccinations
We see virtually no “true” reaction to our vaccines. Expected adverse reaction [s] for any vaccine[s] can be lethargy, anorexia, and/or fever for up to 72 hours.
Benadryl is the only pre and post medication recommended for mild/moderate/sensitive adverse reactions. Ask us for a dose for your pet!
Distemper
Parvovirus
Coronavirus
ParaInfluenza
Adenovirus Type 2
Bordetella
Leptospirosis
For more information, visit https://stoplepto.com.
Rabies
Canine Influenza Virus
For more information, please refer to our FAQs or visit https://www.dogflu.com/.
Wellness Lab Work
Regular, yearly lab work and bi annually for pets on medications or geriatric is an essential and comprehensive part of keeping your pet in good health well into golden years. Lab work at SFAH is catered to specific pet’s, concerns, medications, and/or disease processes.
On Site Lab Services
Our in-house Idexx veterinary laboratory features diagnostic testing for the following:
- Procyte CBC machine for RBC/HCT and a WBC count with a 4 part differential
- Chemistry Machine for full, mini, and therapeutic panels
- Chemistry Machine for Electrolytes, Acid-Base levels, T4 level, Bile Acid level, and Cortisol Level
- Idexx 4 DX Plus test for heartworm, tick diseases
- Canine Specific Pancreatic {CPL} and Feline Specific Pancreatic {FPL} Tests
- Idexx Feline CardioPet Snap Test
- Urine Protein Creatinine {UPC} a measurement of protein loss in kidneys
- Urinalysis and Sediment examination, Flexicult Urine Culture for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Cytology-skin & ears, Skin scrape
- Fecal centrifugation and floats for intestinal parasites
- Idexx Fecal Giardia testing for all puppies and kittens
Behavior/Nutrition & Allergy /Dermatology Consultations
Puppy Training/Socialization Techniques
It is recommended that all puppies undergo training or behavior counseling, especially for first time dog owners. We believe we can prevent future behavior issues and rehoming due to lack of training/manners. We can assist you in this process for your puppy. Puppies are not the only ones who need training, however. Many adult dogs need to undergo re-training/re-crating for a variety of reasons. Ask us if you have questions.
Behavior Concerns/Advice and Behavior Training Techniques
Behavior counseling may determine short and/or long term medications to help balance serotonin in your pet, but behavior modification must take place in home to see long term, real results.
Behavior issues do not have a cure, they are managed and supported. Behavior medications, diet changes, supplements can all have a multi-modal approach.
Nutrition by Royal Canin
No need to have supplements if you do not want to include it in your pet’s diet. Royal Canin can be recommended for preventative concerns/issues. Royal Canin can be recommended for specific areas, such as, dental disease or osteoarthritis. Remember to prevent is the best medicine/care. Ask us!
Allergies/Skin Concerns/Issues
Not only do ALL the allergies have to be addressed, but all secondary infections. At SFAH, we have a special interest in skin cases and allergies, so close communication and followup is key to the success of this frustrating, non curable, but treatable disease.
SFAH believes a multimodal approach offers best long term control of atopic dermatitis. Diet is a huge component. But not grain free, a proven diet like Royal Canin. Also correct topical therapy to heal, hydrate, and thicken skin/dermis.
We offer complete allergen testing via Spectrum for 55+ inhalant allergens and food allergens, to get to the underlying cause to desensitize through immunization therapy
Cat Vaccinations
We use Boehringer Ingelheim vaccines for vaccines that offer a small volume {1/2 ml}, pure vaccine for our pets. SFAH vaccines are also 100% guaranteed by this company to prevent disease processes in our pets.
We see virtually no “true” reaction to our vaccines. Expected adverse reaction [s] for any vaccine[s] can be lethargy, anorexia, and/or fever for up to 72 hours.
All cats must be risk assessed for their vaccination [s] needs. Indoor cats are at risk for serious diseases, and must be vaccinated.
Sarcomas that were first thought to be vaccination induced, are now known to be genetic and trauma based.
Rabies
Panleukopenia Virus
Rhinotracheitis
Calicivirus
Chlamydiosis
Feline Leukemia Virus
Additional Services
Wellness Lab Work
Behavior/Nutrition Counseling
Ultrasound
Allergy/Dermatology Consultations
Radiology
Microchip Identification
Dental Care
Following the surgery, we’re here to monitor your pet to ensure they achieve a complete recovery. Our office is equipped with advanced veterinary equipment to track your pets’ progress as they heal.
Emergency Care
We refer pets who need urgent care to Nashville Veterinary Services (NVS). This practice specializes in emergency animal care and is available 24-hours a day. We trust them to take care of our patients as if they were their own!
Want to join the South Franklin Animal Hospital patient family? Send us a message or give us a call today!
Phone:
615-595-2337
Personal Email:
cherylssdvm@gmail.com
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Business Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Thursday:
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
*Closed the first & last of the month
Sunday:
Only Boarding from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM