Frequently Asked Questions
 

Here are some questions/answers that we are frequently asked. If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please feel free to give us a call or email us.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

   Our hospital is open Monday from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Tuesday thru Friday we are open 7:00am to 5:30pm. We are open every other Saturday from 9:00am until noon. The clinic is closed on Sunday.

2. Do I need to have an appointment?

    Yes, patients are seen by appointment. You may also drop off your pet and leave him so that we can work him into our schedule.

3. What forms of payment do you accept?

     Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and CareCredit

4. Can I make payments?

    Payment is required at the time of service.

5. At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?

   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended, and may be required, prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

6.  What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?

   This is a blood test which is run here in the clinic prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

7. How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?

   Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 14 days following the surgery.

8.  Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter?

    No, there is not an advantage to letting your pet have one litter; however there are plenty of advantages to having you pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors, cystic ovaries, and uterine infections for females later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, preventing spraying or marking, and lowering the incidence of prostate disease for males later in life. Having your pet spayed or neutered also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

9.  Do you board pets?

   Yes, we do boarding for our clients. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats. We also can board birds and other small animals, but you will be required to bring your pet's own cage and food.

10.  What are your kennels like?

   Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked at least 2 times daily while they are boarding. The cat boarders are housed in a separate area away from the dogs. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders, but you are always welcome to bring your own.