FAQ’s

frequently asked questions

Click on one of the links below for answers to many of our most popular questions:

1. Does my pet need to have his/her teeth cleaned?
2. How do I brush my pet's teeth?
3. Should I have my pet spayed/neutered and when?
4. Why does my pet's spay/neuter cost so much?
5. Pre-anaesthetic blood work, what is it and does my pet need it?
6. Does my pet really need vaccines?
7. Rabies vaccine - my pet is indoor, does he/she need it?
8. Boarding - what vaccines does my pet need?
9. Should I deworm my pet?
10. What are heartworms?
11. How do I give my pet his/her medication?
12. Routine medication: What does this mean for my pet?
13. How do I collect a urine sample?
14. What does "geriatric" mean for my pet?
15. What is a microchip?
16. Nutrition: When should I change my puppy/kitten to adult food?
17. Obesity- Should I be concerned?
18. Inappropriate elimination (urination or defecation) - What do I do?
19. Medical information - Where can I find out more about my pet's illness?
20. Pet insurance - what is it?
21. Lyme disease - is my pet at risk?