The dog ate chocolate; now what?
A: Recently we fielded an emergency phone call from a dog owner. She was worried because when she arrived home from work, she found that her dog had consumed half a [...]
What are your kennels like?
A: Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked 3 times daily while they are boarding. The cat boarders are housed in a separate area away from the [...]
Do you board pets?
A: Yes, we have separate boarding space for both dogs and cats.
What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?
A: This is a blood test that is run here in the hospital prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The [...]
Can I make payments?
A: Payment in full is required at the time of service.
What forms of payment do you accept?
A: Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
Do I need to have an appointment?
A: Yes, patients are seen by appointment. Should you have an emergency during regular office hours, please call so that we may assist you as quickly as possible.
Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter?
A: No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter. However, there are plenty of advantages to having your pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast [...]
At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?
A: 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 [...]
How long do the sutures stay in after my pet’s surgery？
A: Procedures involving skin sutures usually require them to be removed in 10-14 days following the surgery, unless directed otherwise.
What other decisions do I need to make？
A: While your pet is under anesthesia, it is the ideal time to perform other minor procedures, such as dentistry, ear cleaning, or implanting an identification microchip. If you would [...]
Will my pet be in pain?
A: Anything that causes pain in people can be expected to cause pain in animals. Pets may not show the same symptoms of pain as people do; they usually don’t [...]
Will my pet have stitches?
A: For many surgeries, we use absorbable sutures underneath the skin. These will dissolve on their own, and do not need to be removed later. Some surgeries, especially tumor removals, do [...]
Is the anesthetic safe?
A: Today’s modern anesthetic monitors have made surgery much safer than in the past. We do a thorough physical exam on your pet before administering anesthetics, to ensure that a [...]
What are your hours?
A: Our Hours of Operation are Monday 7:30AM - 6:00PM Tuesday 7:30AM - 6:00PM Wednesday 7:30AM - 6:00PM Thursday 7:30AM - 6:00PM Friday 7:30AM - 6:00PM Saturday 7:30AM - [...]
