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.
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 [...]
