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Located in Mid-City , the Eye Center for Animals is an advanced veterinary ophthalmology practice . It is a surgical facility offering comprehensive animal eye care , including treatment for dry eyes , allergies , trauma , tumors , cataracts , glaucoma , and retinal diseases . Owned and operated by Dr . Paul da Costa , the Eye Center is equipped with multiple lasers and other cutting-edge equipment for glaucoma shunt surgery , retinal surgery , and advanced cataract surgery with lens implants . Dr . da Costa has been offering comprehensive veterinary ophthalmic medicine and surgery throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region since 1996 . His office is located at 524 Moss Street and he treats each pet that comes through his doors as if it were his own . His patients include dogs , cats , exotic animals , wildlife , and some large animals .
Located in Mandeville , South Paws Veterinary Specialists is dedicated to the well-being of your pet . Along with providing surgical and dental expertise , they are committed to treating you and your pet with care and compassion . South Paws is a referral-only practice specializing in orthopedic , neurologic , and soft-tissue surgical procedures , as well as specialized dentistry and oral surgery . Other services include rehabilitation , advanced imaging , and hyperbaric oxygen and plateletrich plasma therapy . Their Rehabilitation Center includes an underwater treadmill , therapeutic ultrasound , cold laser , muscle stimulator , and more with the goal of offering the latest surgical and medical treatments so that your pet can enjoy life to the fullest . They work closely with your family veterinarian to provide the highest quality care available performed by board-certified specialists . The long-term partnership established between your veterinarian and the specialists at South Paws is beneficial to your pet ’ s overall health and well-being .
For pet lovers , every day is a gift of unconditional love from our beloved pets ; we are their whole life and they make our lives whole ! Inevitably , we are faced with a dilemma when our fur baby is nearing the end of life . Dr . Jessica Vinterella , DVM with Soul Purpose Veterinary Hospice and Home Euthanasia has made it her life ’ s mission to provide in-home guidance , supportive care , and euthanasia service to pet parents .
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Dr . Jess provides compassionate in-home care for terminally ill pets . She provides in-home consultations , supportive care treatment plans , in-home humane euthanasia services , and resources for grief counseling . Open and honest communication between veterinarians , pet owners , and their family is important as they work together to weigh many factors to make the best decisions . Allowing a pet ’ s final moments to be spent calmly in their familiar home setting , surrounded by the comforts and people they have known all their life , all while leaving this world peacefully with dignity is a final gift we can give . Aging is a normal part of life and with some vigilance and attention to your dog ’ s health , these can truly be “ golden years ” for both pets and their owners . And when the time comes , we can say goodbye gently and lovingly , with gratitude for a life well lived .
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