It is best for the safety of your pet and to alleviate your possible wait time to have a scheduled appointment. For your convenience, we have office hours from 8:15 AM until 6:00 PM. Your pet should always be brought in on a leash or in a carrier.

At what age can puppies and kittens be spayed / neutered?

Puppies and kittens can be spayed / neutered as early as 8 weeks of age. However, we prefer to perform these procedures following the completion of their healthcare series. This generally is between 4-5 months of age. Females should be spayed before their first estrus (heat cycle)

Can I give my pet Tylenol or Aspirin if it is in pain?

No medication should ever be given to your pet without your veterinarian's direction.

When should I switch my puppy / kitten to adult food?

Your puppy / kitten should start adult food at approximately 1-1½ years of age. It is somewhat dependent on breed, so you should always check with your veterinarian.

At what age will my pet experience it's first heat cycle? How long will it last?

Dogs cycle every 6 months beginning at 6 months of age. The first heat cycle may be "silent" meaning there may not be any signs. Cats are seasonally polyestrus. They cycle every 21 days during the spring and ovulate spontaneously at copulation.

Why should my pet stay on year round heartworm and flea/tick preventative?

Our winter temperatures vary from year to year. Some mosquitoes can be active at 40°, transmitting heartworm disease. Zoonotic parasites (transmitted to humans) may be picked up late in the year and harbored even over the winter. Year round prevention protects your family from possible exposure. Ticks which transmit Lyme disease can be active even when there is snow on the ground.

Are there alternatives to declawing my cat?

Cats use their claws to climb, scratch, stretch, communicate and defend themselves, which are normal feline behaviors. There may be times when your cat scratches something inappropriate, such as a couch or curtains. Your cat doesn't understand your frustration. He's simply doing what comes naturally to him. It is the recommendation of NHAH and AAHA that declawing of domestic cats should be considered only after attempts have been made to prevent the cats from using its claws destructively. It is an irreversible surgical procedure and provides no health benefit to the cat. Ask your veterinarian about routine nail trimming, training and nail coverings as alternatives to declawing.

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