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ProxyRx is a home delivery system of prescription medications that we offer our clients  as part of our services, through a veterinary pharmaceutical company. In order to take part in this program, we must have seen and examined your pet within the past 12 months. Through this service, we are able to have routine medications delivered directly to your home! The only extra charges that occur are related to shipping fees. The following charges will be applied to your account:

Regular/Standard Shipping Fee ($8.00)

UPS Next Day Air Saver ($18.99)

Next Day Air Saturday Delivery ($28.99)

All other charges remain the same as our in house charges. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact us via phone (706-743-7614 or 706-224-3200) or email (drferguson@crossroadsvetservices.com) or fill out the attached facsimile form and fax it to us at 706-743-7614. We reserve the right to deny a prescription refill if the animal has never been seen by us or if the animal has not been seen in over a year. The cost of the medications will be billed to your account upon placing the order. Payment is required at the time the order is placed.

Attached is a copy of our surgery/anesthesia release form.

Click to download your form.

Preventive Care 

Routine preventive medicine is the most important component to small animal medicine as this allows us to protect your small animals against endemic and infectious diseases, as well as enable early identification of diseases affecting a variety of organ systems. Annual vaccinations, heartworm testing, feline leukemia virus and FIV testing, fecals, deworming, flea and tick prevention, and dental prophylaxis are offered in house. In addition, we offer in house and external laboratory testing.

We offer several wellness programs for our young and adult small animals:

·         Outdoor puppy wellness program

·         Indoor puppy wellness program

·         Outdoor kitten wellness program

·         Indoor puppy wellness program

·         Indoor and outdoor canine annuals

·         Indoor and outdoor feline annuals

These programs are customized to your pet with regards to his/her lifestyle and risk of exposure to disease.

We also offer routine services for our exotic animal clients:

  • ferret distemper and rabies vaccination
  • routine physical examination
  • rabbit/guinea pig neuters/spays
  • beak, nail and wing trimming
  • avian profiles run in house
  • fecals
  • collection of samples for further laboratory diagnostic testing

 

Heartworm Prevention and Flea/Tick Control

We carry the following products in house:

  • Heartgard Plus
  • Triheart Plus
  • Vectra 3D and Vectra for Cats and Kittens: Vectra Products are available for purchase ONLY to clients of Crossroads Veterinary Services, LLC.
  • Frontline Plus
  • Comfortis
  • Capstar
  • Revolution

 Nutrition

We carry Hill's Science Diet and Prescription Diet in house and are happy to place orders for our clients. In addition, we offer Purina Prescription Diets, ProPlan and Royal Canin.

Boarding

We currently offer boarding for our feline friends, with the occasional boarding for dogs based on medical necessity. Our cat boarders receive Science Diet or Purina diets or any food the owners bring, as well as Yesterday's News for litter. Cats must be current on rabies and FVRCP and have been tested negative for FeLV to reduce the risk of transmission to other boarding cats. Cats with fleas will be treated with Capstar. Cats and other boarders with diarrhea will have a fecal run to ensure that the diarrhea is not parasite-induced. For more information, please contact our office.

 Microchipping

As part of our small animal services, we also offer HomeAgain microchipping to ensure that your pet identified if lost or stolen. A small microchip is implanted under the skin between the shoulder blandes and can be detected using a microchip scanner. HomeAgain services include the following:

·         Advanced pet recovery services if your pet goes missing

·         Emergency pet center to notify owners of the location of emergency veterinary services

·         Medical insurance for lost pets

·         A pet ID card

Dentistry

In small animal medicine, routine dental prophylaxis treats periodontal disease and ensures that your pet does not have any discomfort with regards to dental disease. We strongly promote dental awareness and recommend that all pets with any degree of tartar obtain a routine dental. In our geriatric patients that may be more prone to a variety of diseases, ensuring proper dental health will reduce the risk of bacteria from the mouth spreading to other areas of the body and worsening any disease process that is occurring.








 

Surgery

Routine soft tissue surgeries, such as neutering and spaying, are offered to our clients. In addition, exploratory and emergency surgeries, such as C-section, GDV and splenectomy are performed. Eye surgeries include third eyelid gland replacement, entropion surgery and others. Although we do not offer surgical repair of fractures at this time, other orthopedic surgeries are offered, such as femoral head ostectomy (FHO), cruciate repair, medial patellar luxation repair and amputation. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information regarding our surgical services!

 

 

 

Radiography 

We offer conventional radiography with the MinXray HF100+ portable unit with 8 x 10 and 14 x 17 plates and standard processing equipment. The 8 x 10 plates enable us to evaluate cats, small dogs, distal limbs for routine survey radiographs as well as lameness evaluations in horses. The 14 x 17 plates allow us to evaluate the thorax and abdomen on small animals, camelids, small ruminants and foals, as well as perform survey radiographs of the cervical spinal cord and skull on all large animals. Although digital radiography is not offered at this time, we hope to include this service in the future.

We offer routine in-house radiography with our portable until and have automatic processing capabilities with the Ectomax™ Automatic Film Processor. This allows us to process our x-ray films in house.

Ultrasonography

Ultrasound examinations of the chest and abdomen are routinely performed to diagnose and monitor diseases, such as pleuritis, neoplasia, colic and chronic weight loss. We offer diagnostic capabilities with the SIUI CTS-485V veterinary ultrasound imaging system. Our system includes a 5-10 MHz equine transrectal probe for reproductive and tendon work and a  2.5-5 MHz convex probe for abdominal and thoracic ultrasound work. Ultrasonography allows us to assess the architecture of multiple organs as well as determine the stage of pregnancy. Liver, kidney, spleen, intestine, heart and lung are all visualized with ultrasound. In addition, ultrasonography allows us to perform biopsies of various organs, such as liver, spleen and kidney, by visualizing the location of the biopsy probe. In neonates, ultrasonography is commonly used to assess the umbilical structures and ensure there are no signs of umbilical infection (omphalophlebitis), which is a common cause of sepsis in foals and calves.                      

Endoscopy

Endoscopy allows imaging of the respiratory tract, stomach and urinary bladder, and enables us to perform diagnostics essential in helping us decide which treatments are optimal for that animal. Our endoscopy services include a 1 meter endoscope and a 3 meter endoscope. The 1 meter endoscope is used for evaluating the upper respiratory tract and guttural pouches for chronic respiratory diseases and infections, and cystoscopy (endoscopy of the bladder) in mares. This endoscope may be used to perform tracheal washes using a specialized tube to collect samples in a sterile manner for culture and cytology. The 3 meter endoscope is an Olympus Video Endoscope System that is portable, allowing an image capturing device on a 17” HP laptop. This technology enables us to save images of the endoscopic examination. The 3 meter endoscope is most commonly used for gastroscopy (endoscopy of the stomach) to evaluate for the presence of gastric ulcers. This is the only diagnostic tool to evaluate the presence and degree of gastric ulceration and is helpful in assessing response to treatment. It is also used to help assess the integrity of the esophagus after an episode of choke, as well as evaluate the lungs to evaluate for the presence of aspiration pneumonia. The 3 m endoscope may also be used for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) to assess the lower respiratory tract for infection, inflammation and signs of recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) as well as for performing cystoscopy (endoscopy of the bladder) on stallions and geldings. Endoscopy is minimally invasive and only requires routine sedation needed for comfort during the procedure. The information that is made available to us by the use of our endoscopic equipment is invaluable in allowing us to tailor your animal’s therapy in order to treat a specific disease. Both endoscopes have biopsy forceps allowing us to obtain tissue samples in areas otherwise not accessible.

Internal Medicine

Internal medicine services include gastroenterology, neonatology, neurology, cardiology, respiratory tract diagnostics and many other services evaluating the animal’s general health and well-being. Evaluation of liver disease, kidney disease, chronic weight loss, myopathy and pediatric diseases are services that may be performed on site. Frozen hyperimmune equine plasma and llama plasma are available for plasma transfusions, most commonly due to failure to ingest an appropriate amount of high quality colostrum.

Surgery

Large animal surgical services are limited to field surgeries at this time. These include routine procedures such as castration, Caslick’s procedures, small tumor removal, as well as emergency procedures such as wound and laceration repair. Small animal routine and emergency surgical services are offered in house. Routine surgeries such as spays and neuters, as well as a variety of soft tissue surgeries are performed. Orthopedic procedures at this time are limited but include femoral head ostectomy (FHO), cruciate ligament repair, limb amputation, patella groove widening for dogs with medial patellar luxation and elbow luxation repair.

Reproduction

Reproductive services include routine pregnancy checks, artificial insemination, infertility evaluations, uterine culture and biopsy and uterine flushes. We hope to offer further reproductive services in the future.

Vet-Stem

Vet-Stem, a regenerative cell technology, is offered as part of our services. Dr. Ferguson is certified to perform Vet-Stem procedures in small animals and horses. Vet-Stem technology uses an animal’s own natural healing cells to regenerate injured tissue and is used to treat tendons, ligaments and joints. To date, small animals and 3,000 horses around the country have been treated with this technology. The process from collection to injection of injured tissue takes 48 hours and involves collecting a small sample of fat from your animal and sending the fat sample to Vet-Stem. At the laboratory, the regenerative cells are isolated and shipped back to us in order for these cells to be injected in the lesion under ultrasonographic guidance.

Miscellaneous                                           

Ophthalmology, dermatology, parasitology, laboratory testing in house and to external laboratories and many other services can be provided by Crossroads Veterinary Services, LLC. Dr. Ferguson is certified by the State of Georgia in Johne’s Testing and is available to work with dairy and cattle producers to assess their farms for Johne’s disease. Laboratory profiles that may be performed in house include a complete blood count to evaluate the red and white blood cells, a chemistry profile to evaluate the liver and kidney analytes, an electrolyte panel and a respiratory panel. The fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) using the McMaster method is performed in order to evaluate for the presence of dewormer resistance. The in house laboratory results are usually available in less than one hour.

Crossroads Veterinary Services, LLC is open for routine care and medical emergencies of large and small animals for Oglethorpe and all surrounding counties. Routine vaccinations, elective surgeries (spay, neuter or other surgeries), dental prophylaxis, radiography, ultrasonography and hospitalization are offered in house for small animals. For emergency treatment of non-client animals, please contact your regular veterinarian the next business day.

 

For your animal's safety, all cats should be transported in a carrier or box. Dogs should be on a leash when entering or leaving the clinic. If you have forgotten your leash, we will gladly lend you one.

 

All non-client hospitalized animals must be discharged before 8:00 A.M. the following morning unless hospitalized over the weekend. Animals that remain in house the weekend will be checked out prior to 8:00 A.M. Monday. You will be responsible for making sure your animal is picked up prior to closing and transported to your regular daytime veterinarian's clinic or to your home. We will send with you any information about follow-up care or continuing hospitalization. If you are unable to pick up your animal to transfer to your regular veterinarian’s office, we offer pet transport at a fee of $65.00.

 

For large animal clients, we offer routine and emergency services, as well as consultation in internal medicine for referral veterinarians. We offer routine preventative health care, field surgery, internal medicine consultation, endoscopy, ultrasonography and radiography for our large animal clients as well.

For our clients, we offer the convenience of an online pharmacy for numerous items and supplies at competitive prices. Heartworm prevention and flea & tick prevention may be purchased online and delivered directly to your home. Please note that a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship is required to obtain any prescription drugs. Any clients wanting to purchase heartworm prevention through our online pharmacy are required to show proof of a negative heartworm test within the past year. We require yearly heartworm testing prior to dispensing heartworm preventative.

Crossroads Veterinary Services (706) 743-7614 or (706) 224-3200

Something Different for Joomla!

Practice Survey

Please click on the following picture to fill out a survey of our practice. Anyone willing to participate is very appreciated and will enable us to maintain a high quality of practice.

Now Offering Boarding!

We now offer boarding for our feline and canine friends! We use Science Diet or Purina products and Yesterday's News for litter! Please call us now to schedule boarding or for more information! (706) 743-7614 or (706) 224-3200

Campaign of the Month

February is Pet Dental Health Month. For more information, please visit www.petdentalhealth.com.




HomeAgain Microchips

Ensure your pet does not get lost with HomeAgain microchips. For more information visit http://www.homeagain.com/.

Open Arms Animal Rescue

Open Arms Animal Rescue is an organization aiming to improve the well-being of large and small animals. We are currently looking to raise funds in order to offer these services to the public. For more information, please visit www.openarmsanimalrescue.net. The first meeting for future board members and volunteers will be held Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6 pm at Crossroads Veterinary Services.

Office Location

From Athens:
Stay on Hwy 78 E. Our office is approximately 14 miles past the east Athens Wal-Mart in downtown Lexington, on the left hand side across from Pinnacle Bank.

From Comer:
Stay on 22 S until it ends onto 78, turn left onto Hwy 78 E and our office is approximatley 1/2 mile down on the left hand side across from Pinnacle Bank.

From Washington:
Go on Hwy 78 W towards Athens. We are approximately 1/2 mile within the Lexington city limits on the right hand side across from Pinnacle Bank.

Monthly Specials

February Specials:

Receive 20% off small animal dentals! Book your appointment!

Receive 10% off equine and camelid dentals!

Georgia Sterilization Program

The Georgia Sterilization Program allows veterinarians that sign up to perform up to 3 dog and cat neuters a month at low cost to their clientele. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact our office at (706) 743-7614 or (706) 224-3200. For more information about this program and for a list of participating veterinarians, visit the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

Facebook Link

Click on the picture for a link to our facebook page!

Low Cost Program

Every Wednesday, we offer a low cost program for dogs, cats and exotics in order to reduce the pet overpopulation in the state! Contact us now to set up an appointment as spaces fill up rapidly: 706-743-7614. To find out more, click on the following image:

Rebates & Specials

 

Frontline Plus: Buy 6 doses of the same size and receive one dose free!

Vectra Cats and 3D for Dogs: Buy 6 doses for one animal and receive a $10 rebate! Buy 12 doses for one animal or 6 doses for 2 animals and receive a $25 rebate! Vectra products are available for purchase ONLY to clients of Crossroads Veterinary Services, LLC.

 

Heartgard Plus: Buy a 12 month supply of the same size and receive a $5.00 rebate!

 

Hill's Science Diet or Prescription Diet: Buy any bag or case of canned food and receive a rebate for up to $25.00 for your purchase!

Welcome to Crossroads Veterinary Services

Thanks for stopping by!

Crossroads Veterinary Services, LLC, established in 2008, is a mixed animal practice located in Lexington, GA. We enjoy working on large, small and exotic animals. The practice is owned and led by Nicole Ferguson, DVM, MS. Dr. Ferguson is intent on providing valuable veterinary services to the community and educating clients as well as diagnosing and treating their animals. Her goal is to promote preventive medicine in all species and provide early detection and treatment of disease. Although starting out as a solo practitioner, Dr. Ferguson hopes to provide further veterinary services by hiring associates with varying areas of interest in order to encompass the spectrum of veterinary areas of expertise. Future plans include offering large animal hospitalization facilities for intensive care treatment and surgery. Our goal is to provide a progressive practice and a valued service for our clients. We provide in-house small  and exotic animal services, including medicine and surgery, as well as mobile small animal routine services. Our large animal practice is currently ambulatory only, but is well equipped to handle routine and emergency cases. Dr. Ferguson is also intent on providing ambulatory large animal internal medicine consultation to veterinarians in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

 

Telephone:

(706) 224-3200 or (706) 743-7614

 

Hours of Operation:    

Monday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Large & Small Animal Emergency Services After Hours

 

Since we are frequently on the road with ambulatory calls, we aim to schedule visits by appointments only unless it is an emergency. We only schedule 2 small animal consultations per hour per doctor.  This routine also helps us to maintain a better on-time appointment schedule. Emergencies and unexpected arrivals can still create an occasional delay; however, we strive to ensure that all scheduled appointments are timely. Since we are a mixed animal practice, large animal emergency calls may delay scheduled appointments; all attempts will be made to contact clients and notify them of such a delay. All large animal appointments will be scheduled by appointment only unless it is an emergency.

 

 

Philosophy

Crossroads Veterinary Services’ philosophy is simple: Improve and maintain each animal’s health in order to help that animal perform at the peak of its ability, enjoy a longer, more successful career and productive life. Any species worked on will be treated with compassion and respect. We aim to satisfy our clients by providing excellent veterinary services as well as clientele education. 

Veterinarians

The veterinarian’s oath is to be maintained at all times:

  "Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethis. I accept as a lifelong oblication the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence."  

 

 

News Flash

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Update: Update as of 1/1/2010: 45 cases of EEE in central and SE Georgia have been confirmed in 2009, with a total of 304 cases nationwide. In comparison, in 2008, a total of 23 EEE cases in GA were confirmed for the entire year! Since 2004, this is the first year that cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in GA: a total of 3 cases of WNV in horses have been reported in southern GA. For 2010, we will be carrying a combination West Nile Virus and EWT vaccine. We recommend vaccinating your horses against mosquito-borne diseases (EEE, WEE and West Nile Virus) PRIOR to the onset of the mosquito season! Please call us now to schedule an appointment to vaccinate your horse!

Announcements

Cold weather does not stop the need for flea, heartworm and tick preventives! Despite the colder weather in the winter months, we recommend keeping your pets on flea and heartworm preventive year round to ensure that you don't experience an explosion of fleas when the weather warms up! Temperatures down to 52 degrees Fahrenheit are the threshold for the adult flea to emerge from a pupal stage. With the mild winters we experience in Georgia, it is likely that owners that don't keep their pets on year-round preventive will experience an infestation in the spring and summer months.