Cornestones of Illness Care

Dog looking out over the pasture

Disease then, is the pathological process, deviation from a biological norm. Illness is the patient's experience of ill health, sometimes when no disease can be found.

  • “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.

  • “Heart failure is a mortal illness, more serious than most malignancies.”
    Arnold M. Katz, MD.

    Auscultation

    Thoracic Radiography

    Echocardiography

    Blood Pressure

    ECG

    Serology (ProBNP)

  • “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:

    CBC’s

    Blood Chemistry

    Urinalysis

    Cytology’s

    Fecal Analysis

    Pancreatic Levels

    Thyroid Testing

    Elisa Testing (FeLV/FIV, Parvovirus)

    Serology (EIA)

  • “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:

    Dental Cleanings

    Digital Oral Radiography

    Nerve Blocks

    Advanced Surgical Extractions

    Bonding and Sealing of Appropriate Teeth

    Biosynthetic bone grafting

  • “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:

    A complete history

    A thorough physical exam

    Skin cytology

    Skin scrapings

    Skin/ear cultures

    Skin biopsy

    Serum allergy testing

  • 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:

    Gastroscopy (biopsy and foreign body)

    ​Rhinoscopy

    Vaginoscopy

    Otoscopy

    Laparoscopic Spays

    Exploratory Laparoscopy

    Laparoscopic Assisted Gastropexy

    Laparoscopic Assisted Semen Implantation

    Laparoscopic Crytorchid Surgery

  • ” 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.”

    Digital Thoracic Radiography

    Digital Abdominal Radiography

    Digital Oral/Dental Radiography

    Ultrasound

    Echocardiography

  • “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:

    stomach (vomiting)

    intestine (diarrhea)

    colon (colitis)

    kidneys

    bladder

    endocrine (thyroid and diabetes)

    liver

    spleen

    respiratory conditions

  • 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:

    Chronic non-healing wounds

    Chronic joint pain

    Muscle strains and tears

    Degenerative conditions

    Post-surgical pain

    Tendon and ligament injuries

    Bone fractures

    ​Hip dysplasia

  • ” 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:

    A thorough Neurologic Exam

    Postural Testing

    Reflex Testing

    Radiography

  • “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:

    Mass removal

    Cryotherapy

    Chemotherapy

    Palliative Care

  • “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, Pan ophthalmoscopes and Pressure testing using Tonometry. Commonly diagnosed diseases include:

    Ulcers

    Foreign Bodies

    Dry Eye

    Glaucoma

    Uveitis

    Keratitis

  • ” 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:

    Juvenile bone and joint disease

    Hip dysplasia

    Arthritis

    Disc disease

    Immune mediated arthritis

    Sprain/Strains

    Fractures

  • “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:

    Laparoscopic Spays

    Laparoscopic Vasectomy

    Laparoscopic Cryptorchid Surgery

    Laparoscopic Assisted Gastropexy

    Laparoscopic Assisted Semen Implantation

    In House Quantitative Progesterone Testing

    Semen Collection

    Artificial Insemination (Fresh, Frozen, Side by Side)

    Caesarean Surgeries

    Dystocia Care

    Breeding Counseling

  • “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.

    Mass removal(s)

    Splenectomy

    Exploratory surgery

    Foreign Body Removal

    Biopsies

    Laceration repair

    Amputations

    If necessary we will refer clients to a Board certified surgeon.