Dental Services:  Alliance Animal Clinic provides routine and advanced dental services for dogs and cats including cleaning, polishing, extractions, orthodontics and endodontics.  Dental radiographs are used to evaluate underlying diseases.  Home dental care counseling is provided.

Dermatology:   Many pets suffer from allergies, parasites, skin diseases and cancer.  Diagnostic procedures, including allergy testing and surgical biopsies, are performed by the doctors at Alliance Animal Clinic that help direct the appropriate medical, surgical and nutritional therapies for your pet.

Endoscopy:  Endoscopy is the technique of using a flexible or rigid endoscope to evaluate structures such as the trachea, esophagus, stomach, and upper and lower intestines.  The endoscope can also be used to remove foreign bodies and obtain biopsy samples.

Emergency Services:   Emergency services are available 24 hours a day by contacting the clinic at 308-762-4140.

Exotic Pets:  Alliance Animal Clinic provides preventative and emergency health care services to a variety of non-traditional pets including birds, rabbits, ferrets, hedge hogs, sugar gliders, hamsters, gerbils, iguanas, lizards, non-poisonous snakes and turtles.

Laboratory Services:  Alliance Animal clinic maintains an “in-house” laboratory capable of providing blood chemistry, electrolyte and complete blood count results.  Endocrine function tests such as total T4 thyroid and cortisol values are available through our lab.  Routine fecal, urinalysis, and cytology exams are performed at the clinic.  Bacterial culture and sensitivity tests can be run in the clinic.  Some specific tests are sent to veterinary referral laboratories for analysis.

Microchipping:  Alliance Animal Clinic provides permanent identification for pets utilizing the AVID microchip system.  The microchip can be implanted during any office visit and increases the likelihood of a pet being united with its family.

Nutritional Counseling:  Our trained staff is available to discuss the nutritional needs of your pet to keep him or her happy, healthy and active.  Some pets may need a specific type of nutrition to help control medical problems or diseases; our staff will explain the Doctor’s recommendation and help you choose the appropriate food.    

General Surgery:  Alliance Animal Clinic offers complete surgical services for soft tissue surgeries utilizing a variety of anesthetic procedures including gas anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring, IV fluid therapy, external heat support, recovery nursing care and hospitalization as each individual case dictates.

Orthopedic Surgery:  Alliance Animal Clinic offers surgical stabilization of fractures using Intramedullary (IM) pinning, Bone Plating or External Fixation.  Stifle surgeries are performed for cruciate ligament   injuries, meniscal cartilage tears, and patellar luxations.  Bone or joint surgeries requiring advanced procedures are referred to veterinary specialists along the Front Range of Colorado.

Hospitalization:  Some patients may need to be hospitalized to continue their treatment.  Individual cages or runs are provided.  Patients are evaluated after office hours for any potential problems but Alliance Animal Clinic does not maintain 24 hour staffing.

Pain Management:  Alliance Animal Clinic believes that our patients do not need to suffer from acute or chronic pain.  Continued pain has an impact on healing and quality of life.  Patients that have been injured, had surgery or have joint issues (arthritis) will be assessed and treated with injectible, oral, or topical products.  Acupuncture, massage and rehabilitation procedures are used as adjunctive therapies.

Neurology:  Neurologic exams are utilized to localize and treat injuries or disease in the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral (legs and body) nervous systems. Some cases may need to be referred to a veterinary neurologist for additional diagnostics such as MRI scans and specialized surgery.

Oncology:  Oncology is the evaluation, identification, and treatment of cancer. Alliance Animal Clinic provides oncology services that include examination, laboratory evaluation, surgical treatment, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, nutritional therapy, and pain relief. Cases requiring advanced treatments or diagnostics are referred as needed. We most often refer to the Oncology section of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.

Ophthalmology:  This service evaluates and treats problems associated with the eyes and associated structures.  Services include glaucoma testing and treatment, measurement of tear film production, corneal and retinal evaluation, corneal and eyelid surgery and other medical treatments.  Cases requiring additional services are referred to veterinary ophthalmologists.

Radiology Services:  Diagnostic radiology is used to evaluate our patients for most orthopedic and soft tissue problems.  Contrast studies are performed to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract for motility disorders or blockages; the urinary tract to better define the kidneys, ureters and bladder; and some draining tracts or wounds that do not respond to therapy. Digital images of the radiographs can be emailed to specialists for consultation.  Advanced techniques such as MRI and CT scans are available through referral services.  Radiographs for hip and elbow dysplasia certification through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals are available.

Reproduction Services:  Alliance Animal Clinic provides pre-breeding evaluations and genetic counseling for owners considering breeding their pets.  Semen collection and evaluation for dogs is available.  Artificial insemination for fresh, chilled and frozen (surgical) canine semen is performed at Alliance Animal Clinic.  Pregnancy evaluation using palpation, blood tests, ultrasound and radiology are routinely performed.  Scheduled and emergency surgical caesarian sections are performed.

Ultrasound:  Alliance Animal Clinic uses ultrasound as a non-invasive technology for evaluation of soft tissues, abdominal organs and pregnancy.  The ultrasound equipment can also be used for guided needle biopsies.

Vaccinations:  The doctors at Alliance Animal Clinic will discuss the lifestyle needs of your pet and recommend immunization programs to help keep your pet healthy.

Veterinary Acupuncture:  Veterinary acupuncture is the insertion of small sterile stainless steel needles into specific points on the body to cause a desired healing effect primarily through stimulation of the nervous system and is a good adjunctive therapy to western medical treatment plans.  The American Veterinary Medical Association and the State of Nebraska recognize veterinary acupuncture as a valid modality within the practice of veterinary medicine.  Acupuncture is used in companion animals as a diagnostic tool and to treat functional problems including musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory reproductive, neurologic and chronic pain disorders.  Dr. Ylander is a certified veterinary acupuncturist.

Vet-Stem Regenerative Medicine:  Vet-Stem Regenerative Cells are stem cells derived from your pet’s own fat that are used to help regenerate injured tissues.  This new therapy is currently being used to improve quality of life for patients with arthritis of the knee, hip and elbow.  It is also used in tendon and ligament repair.   The procedure involves harvesting fat cells from your pet, shipping the cells to Vet-Stem which isolates the stem cells and returns them to us for surgical injection into the joint(s) or tissue.  Response may be variable but most patients improve in their quality of life.