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Client Questions & Answers
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Welcome to our questions and answers page! Please feel free to contact the hospital staff directly should you have any futher questions or concerns.
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1) What are the clinic hours?
2) Do I need an appointment?
3) What is your payment policy?
4) How old should my pet be before spaying or neutering is performed?
5) Is there any medication I can get to make my pet feel better without bringing him in for an examination?
6) When do I start vaccinating my pet and which vaccines are needed?
7) When does a cat/dog go into heat?
8) What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?
1) What are the clinic hours?
Our clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, saturdays 8:00 am until noon.
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2) Do I need an appointment?
Yes, patients are typically only seen by appointment unless your pet is having an emergency.
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3) What is your payment policy?
Payment is expected and appreciated at the time of service. We accept cash, checks and major credit cards.
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4) How old should my pet be before spaying or neutering is performed?
A pet may be spayed or neutered at almost any age,as long they reporoductive organs are developed. However the typical range in which most pets undergo sugerical altering is between 2-6 months of age. If any additional questions remain please feel free to direct them to one of our veterinarians or visit the the AVMA's (American Veterinary Medical Association) website on pet health and sterilization at
http://www.avma.org/communications/brochures/spay-neuter/spay-neuter_brochure.asp
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5) Is there any medication I can get to make my pet feel better without bringing him in for an examination?
By law, we cannot dispense or provide any medication without seeing and diagnosing your pet. However, please feel free call the hospital and we would be happy to schedule and appointment for your pet at the next available time.
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6) When do I start vaccinating my pet and which vaccines are needed?
DOGS:
DHLPP - (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo virus) - This vaccine containing 5 components is begun during adolescence and is given at monthly intervals 2 or 3 times depending on the age when started. It may be given as early as 6 weeks of age. It is boostered annually.
Bordetella - May be given any time during adolescence at 6 weeks or older as a single administration and continued annually.
Rabies - Given at 4 to 6 months of age, boostered in 1 year then every 3 years thereafter.
CATS:
FELV ( Feline Leukemia Virus ) - Begin at 10 weeks of age, repeat in 1 month then annually.
Rabies - Given at 4 to 6 months, repeated in 1 year then every 3 years thereafter.
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7) When does a cat/dog go into heat?
The heat cycle is the mating period for female animals. On average cats will have their first heat cycle being 6 months. The heat cycle will typically occur every two weeks during breeding season, until a pregnancy occurs. A dog’s first heat cycle is normally between 6-12 months, although it varies. A dog will enter heat approximately twice a year. The heat period may last up to 21 days. Note: These are only guidelines. If you which to discuss specific situations or concerns please inform the veterinarian at your next appointment.
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8) What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?
This is a blood test that is available in the clinic prior to undergoing anesthesia for surgery. It is available to all pets and is strongly recommended for older patients. 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
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