FAQ

We are not. We are open Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

No. We do not have the space to offer boarding.

When you make your appointment, please let us know. We will schedule your drop off at 8:30 am when everybody else is gone. Leave your dog in the car and come in and fill out the paperwork. Then bring him/her in.

Yes. All cats MUST be brought in individual carriers. We have cardboard carriers for $5. Under no circumstances should you bring your cat in your arms.

We do have grants for low income individuals and families. You must complete an application and provide proof of income for each adult in the household.

Dogs must be 4 months and 5 lbs. Cats must be 4 months and 3 lbs.

Yes, all surgeries are perfomed by a licensed Veterinarian!

Yes. All animals visiting our clinic will undergo general anesthesia. Pets are closely monitored while they are under anesthesia by our highly trained staff and are awake and ready to go when you pick them up at the end of the day.

Preparing Your Animal for Surgery:

• All animals (including outdoor cats) should stay indoors the evening before surgery.
• Cats must have access to a litter box before and after surgery.
• All animals should continue to be given water until the time of their appointment.
• Adult animals should have food withdrawn after their evening meal the night before surgery by 10 PM. Do not fast your pet for more than 12 hours.
• If your pet is four months, they can eat a small morning meal before their appointment.

Pets receive an injection or oral pain medicine as well as an anti-inflammatory that lasts 24 hours.

We do not spay dogs when they are in the bleeding stage of heat. If you have scheduled an appointment and you notice her bleeding before the appointment, please call our office to reschedule.

We do spay cats if they are in heat.

Yes. It is safe to re-vaccinate your pet.

If your animal is 3 months or older, a rabies vaccination will be required if your animal is not already up-to-date. Rabies vaccines are $10.00. Additionally we offer FVRCP for cats, and for dogs we offer DA2PP and Bordetella (kennel cough).

E-collars (cones) are recommended for all animals, but they are required for dogs. They are $5. If your dog is over 75lb, they are $10. E-collars, or cones, are to prevent your pet from biting or licking at the incision after surgery. They must be worn for 7-10 days. If your pet licks after the surgery, the incision can open up and cause infections, tearing out internal stiches, causing a second vet visit and extra expenses, in extreme circumstances death or euthanasia. So make sure to keep the cone on for the safety of your pet.

We are a limited service clinic and we do not perform any surgeries/procedures or treat any illnesses, injuries or other conditions outside of spay/neuter. We do offer basic wellness care such as vaccinations, microchips, heartworm tests, and FeLV/FIV testing at the time of surgery.

Signs of pain include fatigue, hiding, licking, panting, and slow or limited movement. If you think that your animal is in pain, please contact us and the doctor can prescribe additional medications. You can reach us at 931-684-5353. After hours, call the Pet Emergency Clinic at 615-867-7575

It will take 10-14 days to fully recover from surgery. The incision site will need to be checked twice daily. Activity during this time should be kept to a minimum. No running, jumping, swimming or bathing during this time. The first night, ALL pets should be kept warm as the anesthesia lowers their body temperature.

No. All stitches are dissolvable. The out skin is glue with surgical glue. Do not allow that area to get wet or put anything on the incision site. Creams or ointments may dissolve the glue.

This may be a suture reaction. Suture reactions often occur in puppies or kittens. It is a bump that appears near the incision site that is firm to the touch and does not appear to cause discomfort to your animal. This bump will need to be monitored for changes and will go away on its own after 2-3 months. If you notice increased redness, soft swelling, or oozing near the incision, please contact us right away.

No. We encourage you to take your pet to a regular vet for annual health check-ups and vaccines.