Cascade Hospital for Animals
6730 Cascade Road, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-0960
(616) 949-2688 (fax)
Hours
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Mo - Th |
7:30 am
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7:00 pm |
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Friday |
7:30 am
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6:00 pm |
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Saturday |
8:00 am
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5:00 pm |
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Sunday |
10:00 am
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5:00 pm |
Doctors'
hours by
appointment only
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Cascade Hospital for Animals is a leader
in diagnostic technology and capability for the West Michigan area. In addition
to a fully-equipped on-site medical laboratory, we offer the diagnostic services
of radiography, electrocardiogram, ultrasound and endoscopy. Through our telemedicine
networks, we are able to obtain the opinions of specialists all over the country
on procedures done in our office.
Blood Testing
A series of blood chemistry tests can
often be the key to diagnosing a range of emerging conditions. These analyses can
help to locate problems in kidneys, liver, heart, thyroid as well as diabetes and
hormonal conditions. Pets can't tell us the history of their symptoms and blood
work often helps to fill in the blanks.
Allergy Testing
A pet's chronic ear infections, hot spots
or coat problems can often be the result of allergies. Just like humans, pets can
develop allergies to foods, chemicals in the environment, pollens, molds and even
flea bites. Correct diagnosis and treatment of these allergies can make life a lot
more enjoyable for both you and your pet. |
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Ultrasound
Use of ultrasound equipment provides advanced
diagnostic information through examination of the internal structure of specific
organs. It is often used along with bloodwork and radiography to get a full picture
of the situation. A key benefit of the ultrasound is its non-invasive nature, although
some pets may be sedated for examination. Typical applications of the ultrasound
technology are:
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· Ultrasound guided biopsy
· Early pregnancy detection
· Evaluation in positions not possible with x-ray
· Evaluation of the heart
· Detection of masses and growths |
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is the use of fiber optics and
specials lenses to transmit light to and images back from a location within the
body. Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures can be performed utilizing the resulting
images. The doctor can obtain access to difficult sites, magnify the images viewed,
and document and store the images for future review. Use of a video screen during
the procedure allows multiple individuals to view the situation.
The endoscope can be used in the abdominal
cavity, chest cavity, stomach, colon, esophagus, nose/nasal sinuses, trachea and
bronchi, urinary bladder, vagina, urethra, ear canal, and joints. It allows our
veterinarians to explore the body cavity in question for the ultimate in diagnosis.
In addition, surgical procedures can be performed such as retrieval of foreign bodies,
polyp/growth removal, some joint surgeries, and taking tissue samples for biopsy
and to culture for infectious organisms. These procedures are done under general
anesthesia.
We believe use of endoscopy, in the appropriate situations, is the ultimate in care
for your pet. It is much less invasive than normal exploratory surgery, resulting
in less post operative pain and follow-up pain medication, a faster recovery period,
and a more cosmetically appealing result (smaller scar).
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