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 (541)942-9181.

1. What are the Hospital hours?
   Our hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The clinic is closed on Saturday & Sunday.
2. Do I need to have an appointment?
   Yes, patients are seen by appointment.
3. What forms of payment do you accept?
   Cash, Check, Care Credit, MasterCard, Visa and Discover.
4. Can I make payments?
   Payment in full is required at the time of service.
5. At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?
   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age in cats and small to medium dogs.  Large and giant breed dogs should be 12-8 months old.  Ask your pet's veterinarian for details.  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 blood sugar, protein level and liver/kidney function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.
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.
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?
   No, at this time we are no longer boarding for our clients. We would be happy to refer you or supply information to local boarding facilities.
10. What are your kennels like?
    Our dog kennels are all indoor. Hospitalized pets are walked up to 3 times daily based on their needs. We supply our patients with bedding to keep them cozy.