Our Services

Preventative Medicine and Client Education

We strive to prevent illness whenever possible. The time and effort invested in Client Education programs have rewards for both pets and owners. Our programs include: Comprehensive physical exams, internal parasite testing/control, heartworm and flea control, allergy consultations, microchipping, vaccines, spay/neuter, dentistry, senior wellness, behavior consultations, nutrition consultations and blood testing for all life stages.

Dentistry

Dentistry is an important part of every patient's health.  We provide our clients with dentals exams and procedures using state-of-the-art equipment.

Surgery

We offer a wide variety of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. Our surgical procedures are performed under general anesthesia and with sterile instruments and a sterile surgical field. Our surgery table and recovery kennels are heated for greater comfort. During surgery ad ECG monitors heart rate, a pulse oximeter monitors oxygen and pulse and a pressure cuff is placed on the leg to monitor blood pressure. All pets are pain scored and go home with additional pain medication as needed.

Tender Care Animal Hospital ia proud to welcome David F. Merkley DVM, MS, ACVS a board certified surgeon that is available to perform extensive surgeries at our facility. Dr Merkley has been teaching at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine for years and is now branching out and making himself available to our hospital on demand. Some of his many surgical procedures avaiable include: ACL (TPLO or Extracapsular suture placement), Patellar luxations, Long bone or pelvic fractures, TPO's, Liver Shunts, End stage ear disease and many more. Please contact our hospital for more details or visit Dr. Merkley's website: VeterinarySurgicalSpecialists.com 

Internal Medicine

We cover all areas of Medicine, including: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Endocrinology, Dermatology and Ophthalmology, among others.

Senior Care

We have designed a Senior Wellness Program that includes: physical examination, glaucoma screening, blood work and urinalysis and client education materials, all focused on health care for the geriatric pet. The early detection and treatment of medical problems together with the recognition and prevention of disease risk factors can result in many additional years of quality life for your pet. Working together, we can help ensure our loyal friends enjoy the longest and healthiest life possible.

Nutritional Consultations

We believe that pets need special, individualized nutritional care to thrive and be well. Dogs and cats have specific nutritional needs and the needs of individual pets will vary. Poor nutrition can directly cause many health problems pets suffer—allergies, obesity, unhealthy skin and coats, urinary issues and chronic ear infections to name a few. We carry a variety of prescription and nonprescription foods to fit your pet’s needs. With the proper nutrition and care, our pets can live longer and happier lives.

Behavior Consultations

Pet owners can often become frustrated and discouraged by their pet’s unacceptable behavior. Improperly dealing with a pet’s behavior problem can make the situation worse. However, many of these problems can be managed or even avoided given proper information.

Boarding

Pets are like our children—we feed, nurture and lavish attention on them. Our highly qualified kennel attendants do the same when you cannot be there. We provide tender loving care and supervised outdoor playtime three times daily to keep them happy and active. For our kitty boarders we offer cat condos with an outside view. We ask that all boarders be up to date on all immunizations.

• Daycare
• Overnight
• Safe fenced play yard with toys
• All kennels climate controlled
• Runs available

Grooming

Long hair, short hair, big, little, pure bred or mixed, all dogs and cats can use a little style.

We offer a wide variety of grooming services for all breeds. Our expert stylist understands the unique needs and styling requirements of each breed. Plan to have your pet dropped off and ready a few hours later. Morning and noon drop offs available. All grooms include bath, nail trim, anal gland expression, ear cleaning and hair cut/style.