
Do I need to have an appointment?
Appointments are preferred but walkins are always welcome. Emergencies will be seen immediately and prioritized to create as little disruption to scheduled appointments as possible.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa, and Care Credit. Online Care Credit applications are quick and easy.
Can I make payments?
Full payment is expected at the time of service.
Can I get an estimate for the services I am considering?
Yes, you may request an estimate at any time and we will gladly provide a treatment plan with estimated expenses for you.
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 prior to undergoing every anesthesia procedure and surgery in order to minimize the risk of anesthesia to your beloved family member.
What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening and why is it necessary?
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.
How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's procedure?
If your pet's procedure required external sutures or stapling, these are usually removed 10-14 days following the procedure.
Should my pet be on monthly Heartworm Preventive year round in Texas?
We recommend having all dogs on monthly heartworm prevention year-round as Texas is one of the states with the highest occurrence of heartworm disease.
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 your 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, and helping prevent spraying, marking and aggression. Spaying and neutering also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens. Every year, more than 12 million pets are euthanized because there are not enough homes available.
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