Specialist Referral Service
The Woodstock Veterniary Clinic has on staff an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine board certified internal medicine specialist.
Dr. Charles Carmichael is able to offer consultations, advanced diagnostics and treatment involving medical problem particularly related to the heart/lung, the gastrointestinal tract, the urinary system, endocrine diseases, blood disorders and cancer.
Dr. Carmichael appreciates the opportunity to consult on these medical cases and understands that often clients have traveled a significant distance for this service. Because of this it is important that close communicaton be maintained with your referring veterinarian.
This is accomplished through phone calls, as well as timely written reports that include problem assessment and recommendations for additional diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care. Depending on the individual case some of these recommendations may be able to be accomplished by your referring veterinarian while in other situations they would be best managed at our facility.
In order to make the consultation more useful and efficient, it is recommended that copies of all pertinent laboratory tests, radiographs and medical history be brought along for review at the time of the visit. In addition it is recommended that your pet have food withheld for 12 hours prior to the visit in case a procedure or further testing is deemed necessary.
Physical Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Services
The Woodstock Veterniary Clinic now offers Physical Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Services for your pet. Mary Kay Dobbeck, PT, CCRP, is licensed in the state of Illinois and has 24 years of experience in orthopedic, neurologic and pediatric human physical therapy, along with completing rigorous post-graduate studies, training and certification in animal rehabilitation from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Physical Rehabilitation provides a means for recovery from injury and surgery, relief from pain and dysfunction and restoration of optimal function to improve the quality of life for your pet.
Among the benefits of Physical Rehabilitation are:
• Alleviate pain, discomfort and inflammation
• Reduce swelling/edema
• Minimize muscle atrophy following injury/surgery
• Increase range of motion
• Restore and develop strength
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Accelerate healing and recovery
• Prevent risks of further injury
Physical Rehabilitation also benefits pet owners by effectively promoting your pet's rehabilitation process, preventing further injuries and complications, appropriately managing chronic conditions and enjoying the satisfaction of aiding in your pet's recovery!
Your first Therapeutic Services appointment at the Woodstock Veterniary Clinic will consist of a comprehensive evaluation including assessments for orthopedic, neurologic and functional status. Recommendations for a Rehabilitation Plan are based on the findings from the Initial Evaluation and will be thoroughly explained and discussed. Reassessments of your pet's condition at each therapy session will ensure optimal care through every phase of the rehabilitation plan. Please provide your pet's medical records including any radiographs, surgical/diagnostic reports and lab results at the Initial Evaluation.
Additional services may include:
- Therapeutic Exercise involving range of motion and manual therapies
- Therapeutic Laser–a form of intense light therapy at specific wavelengths that promotes positive physiologic changes and accelerates healing at the cellular level.
- Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation used in a variety of technical formats for, but not limited to, prevention of atrophy following injuries and surgeries, improving muscle strength and motor control, reducing edema/swelling, pain relief.