Perhaps one of the most neglected items of dog and cat general health care and maintenance is care of the teeth – Dentistry. Veterinarians are frequently asked why a pet has such a foul odor emanating from its mouth.  In almost all cases, an oral examination reveals dental problems. After a pet is a few [...]

Laser Therapy Now Available at Plainfield Animal Hospital! At Plainfield Animal Hospital, Laser Therapy provides us with another weapon against pain, either as a drug-free option or with standard treatments to enhance comfort beyond the ability of drugs alone. Laser Therapy has been very helpful in treating our patients with: • Osteoarthritis • Post Surgical [...]

Warm weather can literally be a  killer for a dog left inside a car.  Did you know that on warm days, the inside of a car heats up very quickly?  When it’s 85 degrees out, the temperature inside a car – even with the windows left slightly open – can soar to 102 degrees in 10 [...]

Stem Cell Therapy is a treatment option for dogs suffering from arthritis and ligament injuries causing chronic pain.  It can be used in all joints for arthritis. Stem cells are derived from the dog’s own fat cells and then injected into the affected joint.  The best candidates for stem cell therapy are dogs who are [...]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Of those, one in five requires medical attention. Additionally, around 31,000 people need reconstructive surgery each year as a result of a dog bite. Children are most likely to be the victims of dog biting incidents, as are [...]

 A silent killer could be harming cherished pets. It’s secondhand smoke and it has been linked to several deadly health problems in animals, according to a growing body of research. Nearly 30 percent of pets live with a smoker, according to the ASPCA . Toxins in secondhand smoke can cause lung and nasal cancer in [...]

“Wizard of Dogz”

Plainfield Animal Hospital is more convenient than ever! Beginning March 29th, we are instituting an early drop-off option for your pet’s wellness exams, blood tests and vaccinations. For busy working families, you can now drop your pet off between 7:00 and 8:00am. A doctor will examine your pet and perform the necessary procedures later in [...]

Did you know that the flea is the first cousin to the fly? Did you know that that fleas only spend 5% of their life on your pet? Adult fleas take a blood meal from your pet, lay eggs and pass droppings (flea dirt). The eggs (and droppings) quickly fall off your pet. The eggs [...]

Does your pet wake up in a fluffy towel or blanket, in the arms of a loving caring, nursing staff after a surgical procedure? It does at the Plainfield Animal Hospital! Not only that, every patient undergoing an anesthetic procedure is given intravenous fluids, closely monitored by our technical staff using the latest in monitoring equipment, [...]