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Alta Mesa Animal Hospital
6704 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 981-1244

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PET INSURANCE?

Does your pet have HEALTH INSURANCE? pet insuranceWe 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.

SPECIALS!!

Have you viewed our Alta Mesa Happenings and Specials page? Check it frequently for the latest promotions with ways to save and offer your pet the best possible care. Also join us on FACEBOOK for specials exclusive to our fans.

NEW HEALTH PLANS:

EXCITING CHANGES

In our continuing effort to assist you with providing only the best care for your pet, we have redone all of our puppy, kitten and adult health plans to add more benefit for you and your pet(s).

All adult health plans now come with 3 exams a year scheduled with your DVM, free toe nail trims, up to 35% discount off of pet food, all needed vaccines, fecal exam, parasite deworming, heartworm and tick testing, health certificates if required, microchip and much more!

In addition we added a surgery bonus of a $250.00 discount off of a surgery or dental of your choice.

As always, these adult preventative health care plans can be paid all at once or in easy monthly payments.

Ask us today for more details on these exciting changes.

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Case: Skin Graft

Skin Graft on a Puppy

Case History: 10 week old boxer puppy with unknown trauma to hock resulting in substantial soft tissue and skin loss, potential treatments involved amputation of leg or surgical skin graft replacement with prolonged aftercare


Plan:
Skin graft replacement and hospitalization

The puppy was placed under general anesthesia and a surgical prep of the leg was completed.  A large area of skin was taken from the puppies side using a surgical laser to reduce pain, swelling and scaring.  The graft was then prepped for placement on the hock including making multiple “holes” to allow better stretch over wound bed and drainage.  The graft was secured to the underlying tissue using multiple sterile surgical stapes.  A bandage cast was applied.  During recovery the patient had to be kept in hospital and under strick confinement to allow the new graft to grow vessels into the wound bed.  The bandage was replaced weekly with wound cleaning for approximately 6 wk.  After 2 weeks the staples were removed but the bandaging was continued until significant healing was noted.

Outcome:
Able to save leg and >70% uptake of new skin and a healthy happy puppy!

First images shows the cleaned wound bed on the hock surface, and second image shows placement of the new skin graft onto the hock using surgical staples.

Close up of placement of mesh skin graft during surgery.   Second images is 7 days after surgery and shows up take of graft tissue

Close up of placement of mesh skin graft during surgery.

Second images is 7 days after surgery and shows up take of graft tissue

Image one shown 2 weeks after surgery with substantial healthy pink tissue.

Image two shown after staple removal

Image shows uptake of graft with healing of skin and start of hair growth on graft.

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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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