Chronic Pet Illness Management

Your pets are your friends and when you bring them to our team at Rush Animal Care Clinic in Johnston, IA, we treat them as our friends too. We offer a range of services to help ensure your pet receives the caring and compassionate vet care he might need. From pet allergies, dental care, and cold laser therapy to microchipping, surgery, and vaccinations, we are here to help your pet get the results you are looking for.

Chronic Pet Illness

What Is Pet Illness Management?

Through wellness checks and diagnostic testing, a veterinarian on our veterinary team can detect signs of a chronic illness and provide treatment. The benefit of early detection of a chronic illness by our veterinarian allows a treatment plan to be designed and initiated quickly. As time goes on, you can bring your pet in for routine care so that we can make sure that the illness isn’t getting worse.

Types of Chronic Illness in Pets

Pets are susceptible to a variety of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, allergies, cancer, arthritis, kidney disease, and other issues. While treatment plans can help your pet get relief, the condition is ongoing and can be with your pet throughout his entire life.

Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Illness in Pets

Depending on the illness, you may observe a variety of signs and symptoms. Some of the things to watch for in your pet include:

•             Changes in your pet's appearance.

•             Your pet's appetite is affected.

•             You notice significant changes in your pet's behavior.

•             His personality is not the way it used to be.

•             Energy levels change.

•             Your pet does not follow his previous routine.

Services at Our Animal Hospital

We are an animal clinic you can rely on to support your pet's health. In addition to the variety of chronic conditions we can help treat, we can also provide services such routine pet wellness exams, parasite prevention, nutritional advice, vaccinations, pet microchipping, and more to help make sure your pet stays as healthy as he can be.

Get Vet Care from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Animal Clinic

We at Rush Animal Care Clinic serve pet owners in the Johnston, IA, area to help their pets get and stay healthy. Call us at (515) 270-2240 for vet care from a veterinarian near you at our animal hospital. We look forward to seeing you and your pet companion.

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

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