Dr. Lindsey and his experienced team of veterinary technicians provide many services at our clinic, ranging from routine to advanced procedures. Although Dr. Lindsey handles the majority of your pet’s medical and surgical needs in-house, he occasionally refers patients to veterinary specialists or specialty clinics when advanced training or equipment will be beneficial to a pets health.

Board-certified specialists, such as oncologists, ophthalmologists, and neurologists, have extensive experience and training in a particular area of veterinary medicine or surgery. Specialty clinics and university-affiliated referral centers have specialized equipment to perform procedures that are not routinely performed by general veterinary practitioners.

Dr. Lindsey makes referral decisions because he want to ensure that his patients receive the highest standard of care and best possible outcome. Be assured that when Dr. Lindsey refers a patient to another hospital, he continues to stay involved with his or her care, consulting with the treating specialist and often providing any needed follow-up care and rehabilitation.

Your puppy’s early months are an impressionable period in his or her life, and the right training can make all the difference in your lifelong relationship with your dog. The goal of puppy classes is to teach basic manners, encourage good behavior, prevent problems, and increase socialization, all while helping you establish a strong bond with your new canine companion. Puppy classes will show you how to teach your dog what you expect of him or her through consistent, reward-based training.

The effort you put into your puppy early on will pay off tremendously down the road.

Like us, animals such as dogs and cats can get cancer. Fortunately, however, some forms of cancer are curable. In addition, recent advancements in cancer treatment can dramatically extend the lives of many dogs and cats. Treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery may be used to stop the spread of cancer and remove or destroy cancer cells and tumors.

You can help prevent some forms of cancer by having your pet spayed or neutered at an early age, but most cancers cannot be prevented. This is why early detection is one of our best weapons against this disease.

Regular veterinary visits can help us keep track of what is normal for your pet, as well as detect anything suspicious. However, because we typically only see your dog or cat once or twice a year, we also rely on your knowledge of your pet to catch any potential issues early. Contact us right away if you notice any changes in your pet’s physical appearance or behavior (such as lumps or bumps, sores that don’t heal, vomiting, diarrhea, or changes in eating habits).

Has your pet been diagnosed with a condition that you are unfamiliar with? Are you interested in learning more about how a particular drug works? Would you like more information or advice on behavior, nutrition, or administering medications? We are always here to discuss these topics and more, but sometimes you may want to investigate or explore on your own, which is why we provide an extensive collection of pet health information.

Considering the wide availability of information on the Internet, it can be difficult to differentiate between what’s trustworthy and what’s not. The Pet Health section of our website contains accurate, current, and reliable information on a wide variety of topics. Feel free to search through our articles, educational programs, tips, and videos, and contact us with any questions you might have.

Losing a pet can be extremely upsetting, sometimes even more so than you might expect. We have such a close bond with our pets, so letting go is never easy and is often filled with pain, sadness, depression—even anger. At Blackstone Animal Hospital our team understands these feelings, as many of us have also lost pets of our own. The emotions we go through are real and nothing to be ashamed of.

Whether your loss is recent or you’ve been grieving for weeks, we are here to help you through this sad transition. We can also help your children understand and cope with their feelings. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you’re concerned about or bothered by an aspect of your pet’s behavior, Blackstone Animal Hospital can help. Dr. Lindsey can work with you and your pet to stop or change the behavior. Many aggressive, fearful, or inappropriate behaviors in dogs and cats can be modified through a combination of desensitization and counter-conditioning. These techniques can have dramatic results when applied properly. In some cases, medication and or a referral may also help. Contact us for an appointment if you’d like to consult with Dr. Lindsey.

Imagine if your dog or cat got lost. You’d want to give him or her the best chance of getting home. With microchipping, you can.

Microchipping is a safe, permanent way to identify your pet in case he or she becomes lost. A microchip, which is a tiny device about the size and shape of a grain of rice, is placed just under the loose skin at the back of the neck. When a lost dog or cat without an ID tag is found, a veterinarian or veterinary technician will use a handheld microchip scanner to check for a chip. If the pet has one, it will transmit its ID number to the scanner via a low-frequency radio wave. The veterinary hospital or shelter then calls the chip manufacturer, retrieves the pet owner’s contact information, and calls the owner.

Even the most responsible pet owners can’t always guarantee their pet won’t get lost. A leash could break or slip out of your hand, a pet could push through a screen door or window, or a contractor or friend might accidentally leave a door or gate open.

We recommend that you use a microchip, along with a collar and ID tag, to identify your pet. An ID tag is still a reliable identification method. Pets that have tags with current contact information are more likely to not end up in shelters and tend to get home faster than those without tags. However, collars and ID tags aren’t permanent and can be removed (overnight or for grooming); pets can also lose them. With a microchip, your pet will have a much better chance of being identified and returned to you.

Please contact Blackstone Animal Hospital, to schedule an appointment to microchip your pet. Although we hope your pet never becomes lost, we want you to be prepared. We can also suggest a plan to have in place so if your pet does go missing, you’ll be able to act quickly.

Ease your concerns about leaving your pet behind while you’re away: Let Blackstone Animal Hospital’s qualified staff take care of him or her. We will provide your dog or cat with a safe, comfortable, “home away from home” atmosphere. We are happy to accommodate any special care or needs your pet might have. Just let us know when you make the reservation.

We provide our clients and their pets a choice when it comes to boarding Blackstone Animal Hospital.

Boarding for Dogs:

Suite Accommodations:

• 6X6 Individual Rooms
• Elevated Rod Iron Bed
• Flat Screen TV Viewing
• Bath and Nail Trim Included

Standard Boarding Accommodations:

• 3X6 Individual Runs
• Elevated Pet Cots
• Cages, (based on weight and size)
• Bath and nail trim available but cost not included in stay

No matter what you choose rest assured that you furry companions will receive plenty of playtime, many hugs, lots of love and sweet dreams.

Boarding for Cats:

Our separate cat facility offers multi-tiered condos, some with views to the outdoors. Our furry feline guests are made to feel like the king or queen that they are.

Toys and other personal items that are washable are welcome. We will administer any needed medication and follow your specified feeding regimen.

Veterinary technicians regularly check on the pets, and our kennel staff monitors the boarding area. You have the added benefit of knowing that should your pet get ill during his or her stay, Dr. Lindsey will will promptly begin treatment.

To keep all our patients as healthy as possible, we require pets that are boarding with us to have current rabies, bordetlla, distemper vaccinations, and be free from parasites.

Schedule your boarding reservation today! For a tour of our boarding facilities, feel free to drop by anytime.