Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please feel free to give us a call at (703) 389-9335.

We will do our best to adhere to your appointment time as best as possible but please allow for a two-hour time frame. We will give you a 15-30 minute call ahead.

1. Do I need to have an appointment?
   
   Yes, patients are seen by appointment.
   
   
2. What forms of payment do you accept?
   
   Cash, Check, Mastercard and Visa
   *There is a $35 returned check fee for any payment that is returned by your bank.
   
   
3. Can I make payments?
   
   Payment is required at the time of service
   
   
4. 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
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. 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, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.
   
   
7. Do you board pets?
   
   No, we are a mobile facility.

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