Veterinary Health Care

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• Why should I spay or neuter my pet?

  Why should you spay or neuter your pets? Spaying and neutering helps prevent more pets from being added to the already large population of animals in shelters looking for homes. When your pet is in intact (not spayed or neutered), they will be driven to reproduce…

• Why should I buy flea/tick/parasite preventives from a veterinary hospital?

  Our veterinary hospital only sells parasite preventatives that have been properly tested to be safe and effective. You can rely on your veterinarian’s knowledge and experience to recommend a product that best meets your pet’s individual needs…

• My pet’s just been diagnosed with a medical condition/disease I’m not familiar with, and I want to find out more about it. Where can I find information I can trust?

  If you have any questions after your appointment, please give us a call. Your veterinarian will be happy to discuss your pet’s health in more detail. Please let your veterinarian know if you would like some reading material on your pet’s condition or treatment, and they will be happy to provide you with information…

• After I have my pet microchipped, is there anything else I need to do?

  Your pet’s microchip will continue to function over your pet’s lifetime without any maintenance; however, you need to keep your information up to date. Please call your microchip company any time you move or change your phone number or email address…

• Why does my pet need dental care?

  Imagine what your teeth would look like if you never brushed them! Just like in humans, without proper dental care your pet can develop serious periodontal disease. Periodontal disease damages the soft tissue and bone surrounding the teeth. This leads to pain, loose teeth and infection. In the case of a serious infection, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and damage the kidneys, liver, lungs and heart…

• Can I give my pets human medications?

  To keep your pets safe, you should never give them human medications unless they are prescribed your veterinarian. Common human pain medications can be especially toxic…

• Why should I bring my pet in for regular veterinary visits when he/she is healthy?

  The best medicine you can provide for your pet is prevention…

• Can I get health insurance for my pet? If so, what’s covered?

  We highly recommend enrolling your pet in a health insurance plan. Pet health insurance can help you to provide complete care for your pet in the case of sudden illness or injury…