Westside Animal Hospital

read moreYour pets are special to you. They're special to us as well. We recognize that pets are important members of your family, and we take great pride in providing them with the highest level of health care. Westside Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary hospital located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our location is convenient to the southwest (Aboite) area of Fort Wayne. Our state-of-the-art animal hospital features the latest in medical technology. Everything you may need for your pet is available in one place: including outpatient care, hospitalization, surgery, radiology, laboratory, ultrasound, pharmacy, boarding, and grooming.

read moreSpaying or neutering your pet can help them live a longer, healthier life, minimize behavior problems, and help control the population of unwanted dogs and cats. We believe this decision about your pet is between you and your doctor and should be considered carefully. Don't let problems tarnish your pet's golden years. Proper healthcare is critical for the senior pet. Arthritis, heart disease, and cancer are just a few of the problems geriatric pets face - but these problems are treatable, especially when found early.

read moreAt Westside, we follow the most up-to-date recommendations from veterinary experts regarding vaccinations. The doctor will discuss the diseases for which your pet may be at risk and will customize an appropriate vaccination schedule for your pet. We follow the current recommendation of giving the Distemper vaccine (DHPP for canines and FVRCP for felines) every 3 years once the puppy/kitten series is completed and after a 1-year booster is given. Vaccinations are typically started at 7-8 weeks of age.

read moreWe recommend the initial kitten visit at 7-8 weeks of age. Be sure to bring a fresh stool sample for parasite analysis, along with any medical history that you have. We recommend testing all new cats and kittens for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Similar to HIV in people, these viruses suppress the immune system, resulting in opportunistic infections. Infected felines fail to thrive, lose weight, and commonly die prematurely. There is no cure for infected cats.