Cathedral Animal Hospital
Cathedral Animal Hospital is a general practice practice in Portland, OR.
About
Cathedral Animal Hospital is an independent, female-owned general practice in North Portland, offering integrative veterinary care. The clinic combines conventional practices with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western herbal medicine, acupuncture, and cold-laser therapy. Services include wellness and preventative care, general surgery, dentistry, digital radiography, laboratory services, herbal therapy, nutritional counseling, and massage therapy.
Located in the Cathedral neighborhood, the clinic serves pets in North Portland. The team focuses on treating each patient individually, developing unique wellness plans, and providing comprehensive health care options. They emphasize client education, open communication, and transparency of services to build strong, long-lasting relationships with pet owners.
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Photos via Google · Cathedral Animal Hospital, Sean, Isabella Cheng, Janelle Dickerson
Frequently asked questions
- What types of general surgery does Cathedral Animal Hospital perform?
- Cathedral Animal Hospital performs a range of general surgeries, including spay (ovariohysterectomy), neuter (castration), lump removal and biopsy, laceration and wound repair, and exploratory surgery for gastrointestinal foreign bodies. They also conduct cystotomy for bladder stone removal and skin biopsies. The clinic prioritizes patient safety and pain control during anesthetic procedures.
- What integrative medicine services are available at Cathedral Animal Hospital?
- Cathedral Animal Hospital offers an integrative approach to veterinary care, combining modalities from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. This includes acupuncture, cold-laser therapy, and the use of Chinese and Western herbal medicine. They also provide nutritional counseling and massage therapy as part of their holistic patient care.
- What diagnostic capabilities does Cathedral Animal Hospital have in-house?
- Cathedral Animal Hospital utilizes digital radiography and laboratory services for diagnostics. These tools support their wellness and preventative care programs, allowing for comprehensive health assessments. The clinic's approach to diagnostics is part of their commitment to providing accurate information and a range of treatment options for pet health.
- Does Cathedral Animal Hospital offer preventative care and wellness services?
- Yes, Cathedral Animal Hospital provides comprehensive preventative care and wellness services. These include vaccinations, general surgery, dentistry, and digital radiography. They also incorporate herbal therapy, nutritional counseling, and massage therapy into their wellness programs, aiming to prevent and treat disease through both naturopathic and allopathic options.
- How does Cathedral Animal Hospital manage pain and stress for surgical patients?
- For surgical patients, Cathedral Animal Hospital employs a multi-modal approach to decrease stress and control pain. This includes providing acupuncture therapy, local nerve blocks, Western and Eastern pharmaceuticals, cold laser therapy, and pheromone therapies. They also ensure patients are good candidates for anesthesia through recent exams and blood work.