Mallard Creek Animal Hospital

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Today: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tomorrow: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

40 Years

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Wheelchair accessible

(704) 717-7878Visit WebsiteMap & Directions2110 Ben Craig Dr Ste #100Charlotte, NC 28262 Write a Review

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Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat:	8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun	Closed

Mallard Creek Animal Hospital

Preventive Care

Vaccination
Limiting a puppy’s exposure to other dogs and to places where other dogs gather reduces the risk of infection. However, this approach can hinder a puppy’s social and emotional development. In general, puppy classes and establishments that have protocols to reduce disease transmission (like requiring vaccines, proper disinfection and hygiene, and isolation of sick dogs) are relatively safe, especially when weighed against the risk of behavior problems in puppies that are not socialized. Exposure to dogs of unknown vaccination and health status, as in dog parks, is riskier. Ask your veterinarian about safe activities for your puppy, and

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General Info

We provide exceptional quality veterinary care in a family practice atmosphere. Medical decisions are based on the animal's needs, the owner's wishes, and the doctor's advice.

Services/Products

Small Animal Practice

Payment method

all major credit cards, visa, cash, check, financing available

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http://www.mallardcreekvet.com

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Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Parking: Lot, Free

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Phone: (704) 717-7878

Address: 2110 Ben Craig Dr Ste #100, Charlotte, NC 28262

Website: http://www.mallardcreekvet.com

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Mallard Creek Animal Hospital

Preventive Care

Vaccination
Limiting a puppy’s exposure to other dogs and to places where other dogs gather reduces the risk of infection. However, this approach can hinder a puppy’s social and emotional development. In general, puppy classes and establishments that have protocols to reduce disease transmission (like requiring vaccines, proper disinfection and hygiene, and isolation of sick dogs) are relatively safe, especially when weighed against the risk of behavior problems in puppies that are not socialized. Exposure to dogs of unknown vaccination and health status, as in dog parks, is riskier. Ask your veterinarian about safe activities for your puppy, and
Behavioral Counseling
The most important diagnostic tool is cat owners’ observations of signs of joint pain at home. Treatment is often started just on the basis of behavior changes consistent with pain. Cat owners can use questionnaires like the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index ( https://painfreecats.org/ ) to record and score their cats’ signs of pain. These assessment tools help veterinarians diagnose joint pain and are also very useful to track changes over time and monitor response to treatment.
Nutritional Counseling
Nondrug treatments include weight management, adjunctive therapies like acupuncture, dietary supplements such as glucosamine, and environmental modifications like ramps, steps, soft bedding, and litter boxes with low sides. Drug options are more limited for cats than they are for dogs, but a number of drugs are available. A new injectable treatment for osteoarthritis pain avoids the need to give a cat a pill by mouth.[3]
Comprehensive Examination
A physical examination shows whether the patient has neurologic deficits and often reveals the approximate location of the injury in the spine. Advanced imaging techniques like computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging are required to make a definite diagnosis and locate all of the affected disks. Radiographs (x-ray images) are less helpful for diagnosing IVDD but might be obtained to rule out other possible causes of the symptoms, like fractures, dislocations, bone infection, and cancer.

Illness Treatment

Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Viruses: canine distemper virus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine herpesvirus type 1, canine respiratory coronavirus, canine influenza virus (H3N2 and H3N8 subtypes)
Pain Management
Never give a cat pain medication, including nonprescription over-the-counter remedies, without consulting a veterinarian. Some medications that are safe for people and dogs are very dangerous for cats.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Canine parvovirus targets the lining of the small intestine, bone marrow, heart, and other organs. Destruction of the intestinal lining causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, loss of barrier protection against bacteria, and inability to absorb nutrients. Some infected animals develop intussusception, a potentially life-threatening condition in which a section of intestine folds into itself like a telescope. White blood cells (part of the immune system) are produced in the bone marrow, so infected animals have low white blood cell counts and impaired immune function. Because of decreased intestinal barrier protection and immune function, infected animals are at risk of septic shock caused by bacterial infection. Young puppies sometimes develop myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle.
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Suggestions for treats don’t apply to pets that have dietary restrictions because of food allergies or another medical problem. If you’re not sure if your pet should have a particular food, ask your veterinarian.
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
Many viruses and bacteria cause canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), sometimes called kennel cough. Dogs are often infected with more than 1 agent at the same time.

Infection Treatment

Parvovirus Infection Treatment
Canine parvovirus is highly contagious among dogs. Infection causes severe illness and is often fatal in dogs that do not receive intensive treatment.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Treatment can range from just resting at home to being hospitalized for intensive care, depending on the severity of illness. Antibiotics don’t kill viruses, but because CIRDC often involves a combination of organisms, dogs suspected to have a viral respiratory disease (like influenza) might receive an antibiotic as a precaution against bacterial infection.
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Urinalysis is part of the diagnostic workup for many medical conditions, such as kidney disease, diabetes, and urinary tract infection. Pets that are urinating in unfortunate locations need urinalysis because inappropriate urination can be a symptom of a medical problem. Routine wellness checks, especially for senior animals, often include urinalysis. Urine is also collected for bacterial culture and other tests.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Arthritis Treatment
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease in which the protective cartilage in a joint wears down. Eventually the bones and other structures in the joint deteriorate, causing pain that worsens over time. Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis can be caused by trauma or by problems with the structure of a joint, but often the cause is not known.
Hip Dysplasia Treatment
In cats, joint pain is managed with a combination of nondrug and drug treatments. A multimodal approach (using several strategies) tailored to each cat’s pain level and living conditions is the best way to help relieve chronic pain in cats.
Diabetes Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
Taxus are highly toxic to all animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and people. Yew branches and berries are sometimes used to make holiday wreaths and other decorations. Be very careful displaying and disposing of items that might contain yew; be sure pets and wildlife can’t access them. Yew ingestion causes vomiting, muscle tremors, difficulty breathing, heart failure, seizures, and death.
Kidney Disease Treatment

Wound and Fracture Care

Veterinary Surgery

Laboratory Services
Parvovirus infection is often suspected on the basis of the patient’s symptoms, age, and vaccination history. Tests of fecal samples confirm the infection. A rapid test at a veterinary clinic is convenient but sometimes returns a false result, which can delay the diagnosis (this was the case with the outbreak in Michigan). A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test at a diagnostic laboratory is accurate but takes longer. A blood test showing a low white blood cell count supports a diagnosis of parvovirus, especially in a sick puppy still awaiting a PCR test result.
X-Ray

General Pet Care

Boarding
Grooming

Small Animal Vet
Dr. Fluke started her animal care career looking after goats at the Duke University Field Station, then on a dairy farm in upstate New York. Imagine her surprise when she ended up as a small animal veterinarian! She earned her BA at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, then her veterinary degree from North Carolina State University in 1986. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Purdue University before moving to Charlotte in 1987. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice but often finds herself focusing on surgery and behavioral issues. Dr. Fluke has just celebrated 25 years at Mallard Creek Animal Hospital.

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