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 Hayes Barton Animal Hospital.
1.What are your office hours? Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30am-7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Sunday: closed
2. Do I need to have an appointment?Yes, patients are seen by appointment.
3. What forms of payment do you accept?Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover
4. Can I make payments?Payment 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. 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 organ functions, blood counts and clotting 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 usually require them to be removed 10 days after 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 mammary 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, eliminating the risk of prostate concer, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.
9. Do you board pets?Yes, we board both dogs and cats.
10. What are your kennels like?Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked at least 2 times daily (usually 3 times) while they are boarding. The cat boarders are housed in a separate area away from the dogs. Blankets, bowls and food are provided for our boarders. We are happy to feed your pet's regular food if you want to bring it.
11. Do you groom pets? Yes, we groom dogs and sometimes cats. However, due to high demand, we are only able to groom our medical patients. Please call for a grooming appointment in advance as we book up fast.
12. Are there any requirements for boading and grooming? Dogs: Up-to-date Rabies, Distemper-Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines and negative Fecal test
Cats: Up-to-date Rabies and Distemper vaccines and negative FeLV/FIV and Fecal tests
13. Do you have animals for adoption?
We often have cats for adoption. We take in strays when we have available space. They are tested for feline leukemia and FIV, intestinal parasites, and ringworm before we clear them for adoption.
14. What are your adotion requirements? The prospective owner's current (or previous) pets must have been up to date with Rabies and Distemper vaccines, fecal tests, and annual physical exams for the previous three years. Dogs must also have stayed on heartworm prevention and had annual heartworm testing performed. Cats must have tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV.
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