Animal WellnessJust like their owners, pets should get regular check-ups and take their medicine. Help keep your animals healthy and happy by scheduling your appointment today. In addition, to wellness exams, we offer disease state management for a wide variety of conditions. Whether you have a diabetic cat or a dog in heart failure, we can bring the help you need right to your doorstep.
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Equine MedicineFor years horse owners in Dare and Currituck Counties had to schedule for out-of-state veterinarians to come care for their animal. Now with First Flight Vet, we will be only a short drive to wherever you horses are stabled. Why call on a doctor over an hour away when we can provide the services you need? You can also bring you equine to us in our secured fenced in side yard.
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End of Life CareHandling the care for an aging or terminally ill animal is a complex situation with many difficult decisions. Allow our trained staff to help ease your stress and your pets discomfort with animal hospice care. So, when and if the time comes, we can be there to help your pet transition with peace and dignity with their family and in the comfort of their own home.
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Pain Management and Rehabilitation
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Minimizing the pain your pet endures after an acute injury or from a chronic condition is a goal for some of our furry clients. Using multiple treatment modalities including medications, dietary alterations, corrective equipment, chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, or the use of a therapy laser are all options to help your injured or painful pet. Allow us to tailor a custom treatment plan for your furry pal.
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Veterinary Chiropractic Services
What is Chiropractic Medicine?Chiropractic Medicine is the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders through the manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine. Widely accepted for use in human medicine, chiropractic services are now available to our pets.
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Who is a Veterinary Chiropractor?In North Carolina, a veterinary chiropractor is a veterinarian that has completed a rigorous, nationally recognized training program to become certified in chiropractic medicine.
Dr. Stumph is the only veterinary chiropractor based in northeast NC. |
What are the Benefits?As a compliment to traditional treatments, chiropractic adjustments seek to reduce pain and improve functionality of acutely or chronically injured patients. Purr-fect for owners looking for a drug-free alternative.
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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
AcupunctureAcupuncture is the pricking of skin or tissues with needles to help alleviate pain and to help various other acute and chronic conditions. Acupuncture is generally pain free and offers a another treatment option for pet owners.
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HerbsAnother aspect of TCVM is the use of herbals. These products are used to help alleviate imbalances in your pet's constitution and improve their overall health and well-being.
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Integrative MedicineWestern medicine and eastern medicine both have their strengths and their weaknesses. A patient with FFVH will be able to take advantage of both! Having more treatment and diagnostic options offer you more choices in the care of your pet.
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