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Target animals
Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds (budgies, cockatiels), exotic animals (hamsters, degus, chinchillas, hedgehogs, ferrets, reptiles)
We are Ishizawa Animal Hospital, located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Our hospital is certified by the Japan Animal Hospital Association (JAHA). We treat all kinds of small animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and exotic animals, as they are considered another important member of your family . We are a comprehensive medical specialist hospital that treats a wide range of animals.
Small animals require proper examination and treatment by a specialist. Even minor changes can be life-threatening. Please consult us as soon as possible.
*We also offer Saturday appointments.
Springtime heartworm, flea, and tick prevention has begun!!
For your first visit, we will perform a heartworm antigen test, so please bring your dog with you. For flea and tick prevention, our convenient spot-on and all-in-one products are popular choices!
*At our clinic, we can perform heartworm testing with a small amount of blood, so even dogs that don't like having their blood drawn can be tested with peace of mind!
Rabies prevention period
The prevention period is from April to November !
Registration and annual group vaccinations or vaccinations at a veterinary clinic are required. For dogs currently receiving treatment or medication at our clinic, we recommend administering the rabies vaccine after a check-up. Please bring your application form (postcard) with you when you visit.
Rabies vaccination
Heartworm disease in dogs and preventative medication
This app helps you manage medication schedules and prevents you from forgetting to give your pet their medication!
Compatible with smartphones, PCs, various operating systems, and multiple devices! Ask our staff for details!
Our clinic recommends medication-based preventative care tailored to the individual living environment and needs of each pet owner and their dog. We aim to be a hospital that proposes and assists in selecting the right medication for each individual.
Global warming is causing parasites to become active earlier!
In Hirosaki (Tohoku region), the preventative care period is from April to November. Please bring your dog in for the first consultation around the beginning of April.
At our clinic, we can prevent both external and internal parasites along with heartworm. We offer a wide range of preventative medications, including spot-on and treat types. We will prescribe medication tailored to your cat's or dog's lifestyle. We have options ranging frommonthly all-in-onemedications to medications administered every three months!
From next month, consultations regarding medication only will also be available. Please feel free to contact us.
Medical examination details
Our clinic offers the following medical services:
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
Lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a general term for diseases related to the urethra and bladder (lower urinary tract), and includes conditions that cause urinary tract stones and inflammation of the bladder.
At our clinic, we identify the type of urinary stone through urine testing and recommend appropriate treatment, medication, and prescription diets. Struvite and calcium oxalate are the most common types of urinary stones, and treatment methods vary depending on the type, size, and location of the stone.
Feline lower urinary tract disease can involve the formation of crystals and stones in the urinary tract, which can cause a variety of painful conditions. Struvite crystals in the urine can combine with mucus to form urethral plugs (if the urinary tract becomes blocked, emergency treatment is necessary. Leaving it untreated can be life-threatening, so please contact your veterinarian immediately if you observe any of the following symptoms.)
Symptoms of feline lower urinary tract disease
If you observe the following symptoms, feline lower urinary tract disease may be suspected. Please consult a veterinarian.
Urinating outside of a toilet (inappropriate urination)
Straining during urination (this can be mistaken for constipation)
Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence)
Frequent urination (usually only small amounts of urine are produced)
Pink or dark-colored urine or blood in the urine
They cry/make sounds as if they are in pain when they are trying to urinate.
Licking the genitals
Loss of appetite
Loss of energy or loss of interest in daily activities
・Rabies vaccination
The prevention period is from April to November.
This is an absolutely necessary preventative measure.
If you have a medical history or are currently undergoing treatment, we recommend getting vaccinated after a medical examination at a hospital. Please bring your application form (postcard) with you when you come to the hospital.
• Dental care
We offer dental scaling for dogs and cats (using an ultrasonic scaler), treatment for overgrown incisors and molars in rabbits and rodents, and guidance on oral care at home. (We also accept consultations for treatment of senior animals aged 10 and over.)
• Prevention of heartworm disease
In the Tohoku region, the preventative period is from April to November. (Please visit our clinic around the beginning of April.)
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasite that infects the pulmonary arteries and heart through mosquito bites, causing serious damage and is considered a contributing factor to sudden death. We recommend prevention for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
Please feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions you may have.
・Neutering, spaying surgery
We can perform surgeries on dogs, cats, and rabbits.
We provide comprehensive care, from pre- and post-operative management to anesthesia, medication, treatment, and complete monitoring. We plan the surgery in consultation with the owner to best suit each individual animal. Please contact us as soon as possible.
·trimming
Currently, we are only accepting grooming appointments for pets receiving medicated baths or treatment at our clinic.
(We may be able to accommodate requests for foot sole trimming or nail trimming only. Please inquire with our staff.)
Pet Hotel
We offer luggage storage services while you travel or go on business trips.
We can provide meticulous care, from walks to medication administration, that only a hospital can offer. Please feel free to contact us. (For elderly or exotic pets, we may not be able to accommodate long-term stays from the first visit without a prior boarding history or trial period, so please contact us as soon as possible.)
Please contact us for more information.
Exotic animal medicine
We can provide medical consultations and surgical services for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, rodents , reptiles, and amphibians.
We offer consultations on the care and management of exotic animals, which are sensitive to seasonal changes, as well as advice on daily care including warm baths and showers. Please contact us as soon as you notice any changes in your pet's condition.
*Please note that we may not be able to perform physical examinations or other strenuous tests on patients who are in a very weakened state of health. If you wish to undergo such tests, please understand that we may need to discuss them with you after your condition has improved following internal medicine treatment, or after considering your overall health.
Heartworm prevention
The prevention period in the Tohoku region is from June to November!
Please bring your dog to our clinic around the end of May.
At our clinic, we operate under the slogan "Medication you can choose together!" We propose preventative medications that suit each individual's lifestyle!
Transportation Access
address
Nearest station
〒036-8103
3-3-2 Kawasaki, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
TEL 0172-28-1155 (Nyanko to Wanwan Go Go)
*Next to Hirosaki Fifth Junior High School
10-minute walk from Hirosaki Higashi High School Station on the Konan Railway.
consultation
time
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
17:00 - 19:00
(Monday to Friday / Last appointment time: 18:30)
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
(Saturday / Last entry 11:30)
(Please note that on some days, surgeries are scheduled between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. If you plan to visit in the afternoon, please call us to confirm.)
Closed days
Sundays and public holidays
Introduction of the Clinic Director
Director: Yoshiyuki Ishizawa
After graduating from Kitasato University's School of Veterinary Medicine, he obtained his veterinary license. He worked primarily in Tokyo and the Kansai region, providing internal medicine and surgical care for companion animals such as dogs and cats, as well as exotic animals such as rabbits, birds, and reptiles. Feeling the need for small animal clinical skills in the region, he opened Ishizawa Animal Hospital in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture in 1985. In the same year, it was certified as a JAHA (Japan Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospital.
Currently, he has been engaged in community healthcare and disease prevention for 40 years. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Aomori Prefectural Veterinary Medical Association and Chairman of the Hirosaki Branch.