"The Cats Meow"

We celebrated Diane's day and over $500.00 went to the service dogs.  Diane seemed very happy and Dr. Mayer reflected on when he started at Abell with Dr. Abell, Diane, and Chris.  He remembered how we did tests on little paper strips, how the anesthesia kept the pets asleep for much longer, how no pain management was used, and the technology we now have with digital radiography, laser surgery, laser therapy, and ultrasound.  He remembered when there were very few specialists and referrals were not as common.  He said the one thing that had not changed were the caring people and that Diane was an example of that.  I am glad there is innovation in pet care but as Dr. Mayer says "No one cares how much you know until they know you care".

Love your feline friend, Zsa Zsa

Hearing Test for dogs, Abell Animal Hospital performs Hearing Tests

Dr. Mayer is one of two veterinarians in the State of Illinois who performs the Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test (hearing test for dogs) to diagnose deafness in pets.  This test diagnoses deafness in many breeds predisposed to congenital deafness.  This is important to consider when purchasing certain breeds of dogs including Dalmatians, English Setters, English Cocker Spaniels, Bull Terriers, and many others.  A puppy that is tested before it is purchased or soon after being purchased may help some difficult situations such as training failures or having to return a puppy.

Some adult dogs may have a sudden occurrence of deafness and these occurrences can be tested also.

Dr. Mayer has been performing hearing tests for over 25 years and has held hearing testing clinics at dog shows and health clinics around the country. 

Please call us if you wish to have your pet or pet’s litter tested or if you wish further information in this regard.