All Creatures Pet Hospital
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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 at All Creatures Pet Hospital. 2. Do I need to have an appointment? Although it is preferred to have an appointment, we do accept walk-ins. However, you must know that there is possibility that you might be waiting for a doctor and/or a nurse to become available. 3. What forms of payment do you accept? Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and CareCredit 4. Can I make payments? Payment is required at the time of service. We offer CareCredit, a medical credit card that is accepted by us, as well as other clinics in town. You can apply online at www.carecredit.com. 5. At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered? Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 4-6 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 prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery. 6. What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening? This is a blood test that 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. We have a few options for this panel however: We can perform it in-house the morning of or, if done within a month prior to surgery, the annual heartworm and wellness panel can double as a pre-surgical blood panel. 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. However, our spays and neuters are generally done with sutures that do not require removal. 8. Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter? No, there is no 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 later in life, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and 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 own cage and food for your pet. 10. What are your kennels like? 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 dogs. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders, but you are always welcome to bring your own. |