FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions
 What
do I do if my pet needs emergency care?
Why should I spay my pet?
Why should I neuter my pet?
Will my pet become obese after spaying or neutering?
How do I prepare my pet for surgery?
How long does my pet have to stay in the hospital
for a spay?
How long does my pet have to stay in the hospital
for a neuter?
How long does my cat have to stay in the hospital
for a declaw?
Why should I keep my pets' teeth clean?
What is a dental?
What happens if my pet stays overnight at Lone
Peak?
Why should I test for heartworm disease, and
why should I give my dog a preventative?
Do I need to treat fleas and ticks?
Do you dock tails?
Do you crop ears?
Do you remove dewclaws?
What do I do if my pet needs emergency
care?
You are welcome to bring your pet to us during our business
hours, which are 8:00 am through 6:00 pm on weekdays, and
8:00 am through 4:00 pm on Saturdays. During other times,
we recommend SouthEast Emergency, located at the intersection
of 10600 South and 700 East. SouthEast automatically faxes
us the emergency report for our clients, so we are always
appraised of what has happened to your pet.
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Why should I spay my pet?
Spaying helps to prevent life-threatening problems
like mammary tumors and pyometra, or a pus-filled uterus.
There are no health benefits to allowing your puppy or kitten
to have even one heat. Accidental pregnancies do happen, and
contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. Millions of
dogs and cats are euthanized each year, including pure-breeds.
We recommend spaying between four and six months of age.
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Why should I neuter my pet?
Neutering prevents medical and behavioral problems
associated with testosterone. Certain behaviors such as marking
inside the house, aggression, and roaming
are not always corrected with a neuter later in life, and
it is best to neuter before these problems begin. Certain
prostate conditions are cured by neutering. Accidental pregnancies
do happen, and contribute to the pet overpopulation problem.
Millions of dogs and cats are euthanized each year, including
pure-breeds. We recommend neutering between four and six months
of age.
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Will my pet become obese after
spaying or neutering?
There is no proof that spaying or neutering causes
obesity. Most spays and neuters happen during the pet's adolescence,
when their energy levels and food requirements are changing.
It can seem that the surgery causes the change in the pet,
but the cause of the decreased energy is that your pet is
simply growing up.
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How do I prepare my pet for
surgery?
Do not feed your pet food after 8:00 pm the evening
prior to the surgery. You may offer water provided that your
pet does not drink large quantities of water overnight.
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How long does my pet have
to stay in the hospital for a spay?
Drop your pet off between 7:00 and 9:00 am, and pick her up
that afternoon or evening, provided that there are no complications.
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How long does my pet have
to stay in the hospital for a neuter?
Drop your pet off between 7:00 and 9:00 am, and pick him up
that afternoon or evening, provided that there are no complications.
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How long does my cat have
to stay in the hospital for a declaw?
Because a declaw involves removing a bone from each toe and
pain control is of major concern, we keep cats overnight for
two nights. You are welcome to visit the day following surgery.
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Why should I keep my pets'
teeth clean?
The health of the teeth and mouth affect your pets' overall
health. Dental disease can cause heart, liver, and kidney
disease. Broken teeth, sore gums (gingivitis), and abscessed
tooth roots are all painful, though your pets may not show
pain. Remember, pets need to eat no matter how much it hurts!
You can keep your pets' teeth clean by brushing teeth at least
three times a week and giving food and treats designed to
prevent dental disease. (Link brushing
teeth to video)
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What is a dental?
A dental is a procedure where we remove the plaque or tartar
from your pets' teeth. Animals must be under general anesthesia,
therefore dentals are considered surgeries. The teeth are
scaled, removing the tartar, then they are polished. A doctor
examines the clean mouth to see if any teeth need to be pulled.
If teeth are loose, broken, or have exposed roots, they should
be pulled. The teeth are treated with fluoride before your
pet wakes up. This is a same-day procedure: Drop your pet
off between 7:00 and 9:00 am, and your pet will go home the
same day.
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What happens if my pet stays
overnight at Lone Peak?
Depending on how ill your pet is, a technician may
check in on your pet between 8:00 and 10:00 pm and do treatments
as instructed by a doctor. Your pet will be safe and secure,
but will be alone overnight.
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Why should I test for heartworm
disease, and why should I give my dog a preventative?
Heartworm disease is a condition that is lethal if
untreated. If we discover that your dog is positive, we can
give medicines that can save your dog's life. Prevention is
better than treating the disease. The preventative, Interceptor,
is a safe and effective drug that comes as a chewable tablet.
Most dogs will accept Interceptor as a treat, and it should
be given once every month. In contrast, the medication given
for heartworm disease is an arsenic compound, which can be
toxic. Interceptor also kills most intestinal worms, in addition
to preventing heartworm disease.
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Do I need to treat fleas and
ticks?
In our area, fleas are rarely a problem. If your dog spends
a lot of time in the woods, tick prevention may be necessary.
Consult your veterinarian for advice specific to your pet.
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Do you dock tails?
Yes.
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Do you crop ears?
No.
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Do you remove dewclaws?
Yes.
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