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 Animal Hospital at Auburn Hills, (316) 729-7400.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

   Our hospital is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm, and Thursday 7:30am to 12:00pm. On Saturday we are open from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The hospital 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 CareCredit.

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 required prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

6.  What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?

   This is a blood test that is run prior to surgery that assesses organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to better assess the overall health of your pet in an effort to further minimize the risks associated with anesthesia/surgery.

7. How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?

   Procedures involving non-absorbable sutures typically require them to be removed 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 chance 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 disease later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreasing the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

9.  Do you board pets?

   Yes, we do offer limited boarding for our clients. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats. 

10.  What are your kennels like?

   Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked 3 times daily while they are boarding. Cats that are boarded are housed in cages away from the dog runs. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders, but you are always welcome to bring your own.