Cornerstones of Illness Care
Illness is the general feeling of being unwell physically, mentally and/or socially.
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ANESTHESIOLOGY "Anesthesia is the most humane of all of human accomplishments, and what a merciful accomplishment it was."-Joseph Lewis
Is the patient young or old, calm or excitable, small or large, healthy or diseased? By thinking of our patients as individuals, we can adjust a given anesthetic protocol to achieve the best possible balance of safety, comfort, and cost effectiveness. We provide:
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CARDIOLOGY "Heart failure is a mortal illness, more serious than most malignancies."—Arnold M. Katz, MD.
Our cardiology service includes:
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY "The road to a clinic goes through the pathologic museum and not through the apothecary's shop."— Sir William Withey Gull
We believe the best way to treat a disease is to be able to call it by name. Our Clinical Pathology service offers:
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DENTISTRY "Hot things, sharp things, sweet things, cold things. All rot the teeth, and make them look like old things." — Benjamin Franklin
Veterinary dentistry demands extensive knowledge of anatomy, anesthesiology, pharmacology, oral radiology, medicine, and oral surgery. We provide:
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DERMATOLOGY “I do not like this brownish spot. I do not like this dark brown dot. I do not like this odd shaped mole. I do not like this porous hole” -Dr Seuss
Dermatologic ailments (ear infections, inhaled or environmental allergies, food allergies, skin infections, parasitic skin infection) make up the majority of ailments that Redmond Veterinary Clinic sees. We may utilize:
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ENDOSCOPY Dr. Adolph Kussmaul...succeeded in taking a look inside the stomach of a living human body for the first time in 1868. This was tested on a sword-swallower, who could gulp down a straight, 47-centimeter long metal tube...
By performing procedures endoscopically we offer patients less pain, minimal recovery time and fewer complications. Its applications include such things as:
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IMAGING " the woman in the airport security line ... asked if they would put her cat, Dave, through the luggage X-ray machine because she wanted to see if he'd eaten a necklace.”
We provide:
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INTERNAL MEDICINE “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.”– William Osler
Internal medicine involves the diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases such as those involving:
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LASER THERAPY The cold laser alters cell membrane permeability, is absorbed in the mitochondria thereby increasing the energy, enhancing cell regeneration and speeding the healing process
Laser therapy has been proven to be successful in treating many medical conditions such as:
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NEUROLOGY " The brain is the last and grandest biological frontier, the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe... The brain boggles the mind." -James D. Watson
Neurologic disorders in animals can be frightening and misunderstood. These conditions often result in bizarre behavior and clinical signs. Redmond Veterinary Clinic assists to provide an accurate diagnosis to help explain and treat neurologic conditions using:
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ONCOLOGY “Remember, cancer is not an immediate death sentence. Cancer is a living process that happens in a living body.”– William Osler
In addition to offering accurate diagnosis of cancer, Redmond Veterinary Clinic also offers treatment options for a number of cancers. This may include:
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OPHTHALMOLOGY “An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language." -Martin Buber
Great care is provided to the patient through thorough evaluation and treatment of the eyes utilizing Tear Testing, Ulcer evaluation, Panophthalmoscopes and Pressure testing using Tonometry. Commonly diagnosed diseases include:
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ORTHOPEDICS " I've had 36 orthopedic operations, have two fused ankles, my knees, hands and wrists don't work, I now have a fused spine, other than that, everything is great." -Bill Walton
The ability of Redmond Veterinary Clinic to competently address the most common orthopedic conditions facilitates uncompromised care and convenience for our clients and patients. This can include the diagnosis and management of:
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REPRODUCTIVE CARE “I am convinced that our professors saved teaching us how to collect dogs semen until the last week of school, because they where afraid we would drop out sooner.”– Dr. Shawn Clark
We are passionate about reproductive care. We pioneered Laparoscopic Spays in Central Oregon and provide comprehensive breeding assistance. Our services include:
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SURGERY “A good surgeon doesn't just concentrate on technical ability, but also on the appropriateness of what you're doing." -Benjamin Carson
The veterinary patient may require of a number of surgical procedures during its lifetime. These procedures may be elective or required.
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