General Questions:
What payment options are available? (answer)
We gladly accept cash, MasterCard, Visa and personal checks (with proper photo id).
Do I need an appointment to see the doctor?
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We gladly schedule appointments for all examinations.
Companion Animal:
What symptoms would constitute a visit to my veterinarian? (answer)
When should my new puppy or kitten first have vaccinations? (answer)
Puppies and kittens are ready for their first vaccinations shortly after weaning
(typically about 8 weeks of age). This is also a good time for a full physical examination
and treatment/ prevention of parasites.
At what age can my pet be spayed or neutered?
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Our recommendation is that females should be a minimum of six months of age prior
to spay surgery, and males be a minimum of nine months of age prior to neuter surgery.
What is the best food to feed my pet?
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Is heartworm prevention necessary if my pet never goes outside? (answer)
Since heartworm disease is spread through the mosquito and there is always the potential
of flying insects entering our homes, it is certainly recommended that all pets
(regardless of indoor/ outdoor living accommodations) stay on heartworm prevention
year round.
What is the best product for flea and tick control?
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We prefer the once monthly topical spot on treatments for flea and tick control.
Our office carries Frontline Plus, Advantage and Advantage Multi.
What should I do if I think my animal has eaten something poisonous? (answer)
If you believe that your pet has eaten something that might be toxic, please have
the exact name of the matter ingested, the amount of matter ingested and approximate
time of ingestion. If the matter was a packaged product, have the original packaging
available for listing of active ingredients. Call your veterinarian as soon as possible.
More information can be found at the following link: http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/toxicology/f/FAQ_poisoning.htm
If my dog or cat has intestinal worms, can my family be at risk? (answer)
Equine:
How often should I deworm my horse?
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Generally speaking, horses should be dewormed every three months, but is dependent
on herd concentration (horses per acre). Contact our office for recommendations
for your specific situation.
What is a coggins test? And do I need one for my horse?
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A coggins test refers to a blood test for Equine Infectious Anemia. Proof of negative
test is required when you transport your horse or attend an equine event.
Is West Nile Virus a concern in this area and should I vaccinate to prevent this
disease? (answer)
What services are offered for reproduction in horses?
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We offer in clinic mare ovulation management, artificial inseminations and problem
mare breeding as well as stallion collection/ shipment of fresh chilled semen.
Food Animal:
Do I need an appointment for herd work/cattle processing?
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Please schedule herd work in advance. Call as early in the day as possible to request
sick cow/calf exams.
Do you make farm visits for cattle or can I bring my animals there to the clinic?
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In-clinic work is preferable for bulls and calf work and any individual problem (i.e.
calving, bloat, lameness, etc.) Calf processing and cow herd work is done at the
clinic or on the farm. Calf groups less than 20 head or farms without facilities
are encouraged to utilize the in-clinic facility.
Is it important to fertility test my herd bull?
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Do you offer services for sheep and goats?
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Our services include preventative medicine (vaccine/deworming strategies/nutritional
recommendations) as well as urgent surgical/medical services.
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