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***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***

Clients are allowed back into the hospital. Curbside service will still be offered to those that request it. However, we do request that you adhere to the following guidelines: * When calling to schedule your appointment please be cognizant of which appointment type you would prefer to schedule, inside or curbside; it makes a significant difference in how much time is allotted for your pet’s appointment with the veterinarian. *Only one individual may enter the building for their pet’s appointment. Euthanasia appointments are the only exception to this policy. *For all appointments we will need you to check-in via phone for your appointment and a staff member will be out to your vehicle to retrieve your pet or escort you into a clean available exam room. *If picking up medications or food, you may either come inside to check-out or remain curbside and check-out over the phone. *Face coverings are required as outlined in the state and city mandates. *In an effort to maintain an adequate distance, we request that you remain seated while the tech and/or doctor are in the exam room with you and your pet. *If you or a household member are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or you or the household member are awaiting results of a COVID-19 test, we request that you reschedule the appointment.

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Prepare your house for your pet's arrival. A special place should be designated for it to eat, sleep, and eliminate. Obtain any necessary accessories (eg, collar, leash, ID tag, crate, cage, aquarium and dishes) before you bring your pet home. For most pets, you will need to pet-proof your home just as you would child-proof your home to avoid accidents. Harmful cleansers, plants, electrical cords, and breakable objects should be kept out of reach. Open windows should be screened.

Roaming pets are prime candidates for fights with other animals, traffic accidents, and communicable diseases from other animals. Their life span can be expected to be considerably shorter as a result.

Most pets are strictly indoor pets and are perfectly content, as long as they have access to food and fresh water at all times. AVMA strongly recommends that for a healthier, happier pet you consider keeping your pets indoors only. If your pet must go outside, make sure you know where it is at all times, that the pet is old enough to manage on its own, that it is identified in some fashion (microchip ID or breakaway collar and tag), current on vaccinations, and not outdoors in extremely cold, hot, or inclement weather.

If you don't want your pet in certain areas of the house, start training it immediately to avoid those areas. When choosing where your pet will sleep, keep in mind some pets are nocturnal animals and will be active at night. Placing soft bedding materials in secluded corners will help your pet to feel at home.

  • Exams and Vaccinations
    Category: Living With Your Pet, Bringing Your Pet Home

    Experts agree that widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals. Pets, like people, can be protected from some diseases by vaccination. Although this resource provides basic information about vaccinations for your dog or cat, your veterinarian

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    Category: Living With Your Pet, Bringing Your Pet Home

    Obedience training helps prevent negative encounters between family members and the dog. It reinforces the bond between the handler(s) and pet. Obedience Training A MUST for every good family dog, regardless of size or breed! Puppies may start classes when they are as young as 8 weeks old. Obedience

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