Boarding
- View your pet online while your pet boards with us
- Beautiful tiled "home-style" suites
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor exercise courtyard
Our luxury boarding facility is unsurpassed. Guests are provided with a wide range of services including the use of a swimming pool and outdoor exercise courtyard closely monitored for safety, play time with our loving staff, bathing and brushing. Luxury suites are equipped with digital web cameras so clients can view their pets via the Internet from anywhere in the world! We also offer regular boarding with standard runs.
Laparoscopy
Deer Creek Animal Hospital Denver / Littleton has pioneered a new laparoscopic ovariohysterctomy (spay) procedure that diminishes pain and recovery time for female dogs by up to 65 percent compared to the traditional method. Laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy is minimally invasive and safer because the entire procedure is performed through a dime-sized incision, and, while doctors view the organs via a state-of-the-art camera system, the ovaries and uterus are removed by cauterizing the blood vessels and ligaments. The procedure eliminates tearing of the ligaments, potential tearing of the body wall and possible hemorrhage by the main arteries to the ovaries. The veterinarians at Deer Creek Animal Hospital Denver / Littleton have performed hundreds of laparoscopic ovariohysterectomies, making our doctors some of the country’s most proficient experts in the technique.
Deer Creek Animal Hospital Denver / Littleton continues to provide overnight nursing care for laparoscopic spay patients to ensure comfort and pain management. Veterinary technicians report that laparoscopic patients rest more comfortably and recover more quickly than traditional-spay patients.
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to introduce a camera into a joint to diagnose and treat disease. This minimally invasive technique improves recovery time and decreases pain for our patients.
Dentistry
- Periodontal Treatment (teeth scaling and polishing)
- Extractions & Root Canals
- Endodontics
The same high quality of dental procedures performed on your teeth are performed on your pet's teeth at Deer Creek Animal Hospital Denver / Littleton. The only difference is that your dog or cat will need to be anesthetized during dental procedures. We strongly recommend that your learn how to properly brush your pet's teeth on a daily basis to prevent serious dental problems and other diseases. Remember, dogs and cats cannot use human toothpaste, but require a toothpaste specially formulated for animals.
Emergency Medicine
- Highly trained emergency team
- Around the clock nursing care
- Call anytime for patient status
Deer Creek Animal Hospital offers emergency care until 10:00 p.m. every evening. After 10:00 p.m. we refer to one of the local area Denver veterinarian emergency hospitals. What constitutes an emergency? If your pet is bleeding, having trouble breathing, cannot walk or put any weight on a leg, has been hit by a car, has fallen from a tall height, is unconscious, has a seizure or fainting episode, vomits repeatedly or has the dry heaves, has a bloated or distended abdomen, eats something poisonous, chews up something dangerous, has an eye injury or cannot open an eye, cannot urinate or defecate, or has hard labor longer than a half hour. If you are not sure if your pet has an emergency, call us (303 973-4200 ) and a nurse or doctor will assist you in deciding. (National Poison Control: 1-888-426-4435)
Flexible Endoscopy
- Fiberoptic endoscope
- Often replaces more invasive and painful surgeries and procedures
- Allows visualization of inside of digestive tract without surgery
We have a fiberoptic endoscope here at Deer Creek Animal Hospital Denver / Littleton. It allows us to look inside a patient's digestive tract without surgery. The pet must be anesthetized, but there is no incision, and the procedure is much less invasive. This is useful for retrieving foreign objects from the stomach, looking for ulcers, and obtaining biopsy samples.
Surgery
- Safest available anesthesia
- Same level of patient monitoring used in human medicine
- Wide range of soft tissue, orthopedic and laser surgery services, including ophthalmics, tumor removal, and TPLO joint and ligament surgery
Patients are connected to EKG, respiratory, blood oxygen and blood pressure monitors, just like in a human hospital. We use only the safest anesthesia and provide pain relief medications for your pet's comfort. Clients are notified on the status of their pet following surgery. Patients receive around-the-clock nursing care. Clients are encouraged to visit their pet during business hours and can always check on their pet's status with one of our nurses at any time.
Ultrasound
- Non-invasive diagnostic tool not available in many veterinary clinics and hospitals
- Permits early detection of pregnancy and fetal monitoring later in gestation
- Often better than x-rays for diagnosing many conditions
Ultrasound is another non-invasive diagnostic tool that we have at Deer Creek Animal Hospital Denver / Littleton. This is the same technology utilized to view a fetus in a pregnant woman. It is useful in imaging the heart (we can actually watch how effectively it beats) and organs in the abdomen (such as the liver, spleen and bladder).
Digital Radiology
- All x-rays reviewed by a board certified radiologist
- State-of-the-art digital radiology equipment
- Clients can review x-rays with our doctor on a computer in the exam room
Radiographs (x-rays) are often helpful in diagnosing our patients. They allow us to see inside a patient non-invasively. We frequently take regular x-rays, and sometimes special studies (e.g. a barium series) to help us determine what is going on inside your pet. Our well trained and compassionate staff carefully handle your pet during radiology procedures.
Pain Management, Acupuncture, Herbs
- Proving very effective in treating arthritis and many other conditions
- Gaining acceptance by veterinary professionals
- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Certified Practitioner
Dr. Thornton recently completed a course at Colorado State University in acupuncture. She is now offering acupuncture treatment at Deer Creek Animal Hospital Denver / Littleton. Through the stimulation of nerves and other cells at acupuncture points, modulation of the body's natural responses to pain, inflammation and infection can occur. Acupuncture is particularly successful in treating arthritis, digestive problems, back pain and many other conditions. DCAH also has a doctor on staff who is certified in Chinese herbal medicine.
Medical Services
As a full service small animal hospital in Littleton, we offer a comprehensive range of medical services including wellness and preventive care programs, laparoscopic and orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, arthroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiology, laser technology, emergency care with certified technicians staffed 24 hours a day. In addition, we offer acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, consultation on behavioral problems and pet selection, animal rehabilitation and water therapy in our indoor heated pool.
Pet Selection Consultation
Developing a mutually rewarding relationship with your new pet is important. The first step is picking the right pet through a Pet Selection Consultation. We focus on answering such questions about your preferences, lifestyle, family, other pets in the household, and what activities you intend to do with your pet. Different breeds exhibit different traits and behaviors, and we want to match you with a pet that will help ensure that positive relationship.
Senior Medicine
The field of veterinary medicine has changed, allowing a much greater life expectancy for your pet. Unfortunately, along with the increase in life span comes a greater potential of age-related illnesses. Recent studies indicate that 20% of cats and dogs over the age of seven years have serious undetected medical conditions. We recommend a Senior Wellness Program for the early detection and treatment of disease for our senior patients. A physical exam, blood pressure, ECG, laboratory testing, fecal testing for parasites, chest and abdominal x-rays, an eye exam with Tonometry and Schirmer tests are part of an early detection system to help maintain and sustain a high quality of life for your aging pet.
Wellness & Prescription Diets
Deer Creek Animal Hospital maintains a fully stocked variety of prescription and non-prescription diets, treats and supplements from Eukanuba, Hills, IVD, Canidae/Felidae. The retail center also maintains a wide selection of quality pet products and supplies, including collars and leashes, grooming aids, toys, books, training aids, first aid kits and ID tags.
Wellness & Preventive Care
Dogs and cats age much more quickly than humans and the gradual onset of disease in seemingly healthy pets will often go unnoticed. When symptoms do appear, the condition may be difficult to treat and result in costly treatment. Regularly scheduled wellness exams are so important for your pet’s overall quality of life. Regular dental care, vaccinations, the control of parasites through routine fecal testing, and a well balanced diet are key elements for the prevention of disease. Laboratory testing for the early detection of changes in health status are an important means to diagnose blood disorders, kidney and liver disease, infection, cancer, thyroid disease and other hormonal problems.
Physical Therapy
Marty Pease, MSPT, CCRP has joined our staff in order to provide animal rehabilitation for our patients. Animal rehabilitation therapies and treatments are designed to help restore a pet's prior abilities, ease discomfort and maximize functional outcome following a procedure. Deer Creek Animal Hospital has constructed a spacious indoor swimming pool and has added animal rehabilitation as a helpful adjunct to services already provided. The primary goal of any rehabilitative program is to improve the function of the patient and return to normal levels of activity as quickly as possible. This objective is accomplished by decreasing pain and swelling, enhancing joint biomechanics, restoring normal joint mobility, increasing strength and improving proprioception (sense of position in space). The mission of rehabilitation is fulfilled when the patient is able to play, run and walk without pain.
Behavioral Therapy
We don't just solve medical problems at Deer Creek Animal Hospital. We want to help you understand and modify your pet's behavior so that your relationship is mutually rewarding. The first step is getting the right pet by offering pre-selection counseling. Some of the common animal behavior problems we address are: house soiling, biting, jumping up, noise phobia, scratching, destructiveness, tail chasing, fear or aggression with children or strangers, chewing, guarding objects and unruliness. Preventing problems is always preferable to treating them. Consultations are provided at the hospital or in your home by Dr. Laurie Thornton. Dr. Thornton is a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and was published in The Journal of the Veterinary Medical Association for one of her behavioral case studies. DCAH also offers Puppy Pre-School (for puppies under 6 months of age) and Basic Training (for dogs 6 months and older).
Grooming
- Experienced Professional Groomer
- Relaxing Environment
- No Tranquilizers
Our groomer is available for appointments Tuesday through Saturday. All dogs and cats must be current on vaccinations. Dogs also need to be current on their Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination.
Dog Training
Sue Brown is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Pet Dog Trainer offering classes for both puppies and adult dogs through Deer Creek Animal Hospital. She teaches Puppy Pre-school, Basic Training, Tricks, Canine Good Citizen Preparation and other classes at Deer Creek Animal Hospital as well as offering puppy recess socialization hours and other socialization opportunities. For class schedules, registration information, and additional details, please visit: www.lovemydogtraining.com.
