Contact Us : FAQ's

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 Kuenzi Family Pet Hospital.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

   Our hospital is open Monday & Wednesdays 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays &  Fridays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Saturdays we are open from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. The clinic is closed on 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, Mastercard, Visa, 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. 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. The blood work checks white & red cell parameters, blood glucose, liver & kidney values and clotting time. The purpose of this testing is to detect any pre-existing conditions which may increase the risk from anesthesia. Even young, apparently healthy pets may have underlying conditions which do not exhibit symptoms until the pet is stressed by anesthesia or illness.

 

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, behavior issues that can develop and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.