Veterinary services
New patients: At this time, Dr. Kassell is only taking new patients in Northwest Philadelphia: Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Roxborough, Manayunk, and East Falls. In addition, due to high demand it may take a couple of weeks for potential new clients to receive a call back. If you have an emergency, please call any of the recommended emergency vets.
As an integrative veterinarian, Dr. Kassell strives to provide a comprehensive medical approach to pet care, combining preventive health care and nutrition with the best of conventional and holistic medicine.
Primary Care
Dr. Kassell provides primary care for dogs and cats of all ages. In the comfort of your home, she can provide many of the services your pet receives in a veterinary office, including:
- Physical exams
- Guidance in caring for your kitten, puppy, middle-aged or senior dog or cat: this includes all aspects of pet care, from preventive health care to sick pet care, with a focus on nutrition, vaccinations, flea, tick and Heartworm prevention, exercise and ways to limit stress in the home.
- Vaccines: thimerosal- and adjuvant-free whenever possible, following Dr. Jean Dodds’s vaccine protocols
- In-home Heartworm/Lyme disease tests
- Lab work, including blood work, urinalysis, fecal tests, bacterial and fungal cultures, and cytological studies to determine the nature of skin growths
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Prescribing nutritional supplements such as glucosamine, probiotics, omega fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and herbs
- Prescribing conventional drugs and therapies such as antibiotics, antihistamines, thyroid medications, subcutaneous fluids, blood pressure medications and appetite stimulants (mindfully and minimally)
- Geriatric pet support
Services that Dr. Kassell does not provide
- After-hours emergency care (practice hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm)
- Critical care and hospitalization
- X-rays and ultrasounds
- Procedures that require anesthesia, including spays, neuters, dental cleanings and tooth extractions
- At-home euthanasia
Should your pet need any of these services or others that Dr. Kassell does not provide, she will work with you to create a plan and get in touch with other veterinarians and practices in the area that can provide the needed care. If at this moment your pet requires emergency care or you are seeking in-home euthanasia, see her list of recommendations for other veterinarians and services in the Philadelphia area.
Please note that Dr. Kassell is licensed in Pennsylvania only and cannot serve clients in other states.
How can Dr. Kassell help you?
Learn more about:
- What to expect during your appointment
- What “integrative care” means
- Recommended products, informational resources, and Dr. Kassel’s favorite animal care buddies!