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Please visit our hospital just off the North West corner of Power and Brown Rd. in Mesa, AZ.
Alta Mesa Animal Hospital
6704 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 981-1244
Does your pet have HEALTH INSURANCE? 
We recommend looking into a policy from one of the many available companies. Pet insurance can literally be a lifesaver in a surgical or medical emergency and will greatly reduce the stress and burden on your family during this time.
This is a good ARTICLE from the American Animal Hospital Association that lists several companies and does a side-by-side comparison.
Another resource for pet insurance is united pet care. Often offered through your work but also available for the individual. We accept United Pet Care and have seen a lot of happy pets and clients with this company.
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Case: Ferret Tail Tumor
CASE History:
Ferret with tumor on tip of tail requiring bandaging due to constant ulceration and bleeding
Plan: Surgical amputation above tumor and histopathology to aid prognosis and treatment
Procedure: Patient was placed under general anesthesia following per-surgical work-up including blood testing. A breathing tube was placed to allow control of breathing and anesthesia gas and the tail was surgically prepped. Using our co2 surgical laser the tail was amputated and the remaining skin was sutured over the tip of the tail bone. Patient was initially placed in e-collar but he quickly removed this so he was recovered with a tail bandage until sutures were removed. Histopatholgoy revealed a cartilage based tumor with good prognosis.
shows attached tumor
Post amputation
In recovery
OUTCOME: 
Patient healed fully.
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Cat Specific Exam Room:
Alta Mesa Animal Hospital has remodeled an exam room for the specific use of cats and exotic pets. The room is far away from barking dogs, has a feline diffuser for happy kitty smells, receiving blankets for comfort on exam tables, kitty toys, a kitty friendly hide box and many more happy cat features. Visit us today with your feline family member.
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