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Preparing your pet for an appointment
If you are out and about or feel like going for a ride bring your pet in for a treat and a little LOVE! We are always excited to see you and your pet for a quick visit. This will also make appointments less scary, the more positive experiences with us, the better. Sometimes visits are far apart and all your pet can remember is that something stressful happened last time they came in. The smells will become familiar and we'll become just "one of the family". They will remember the love and treats they've received and soon they will be breaking down the door to come visit!
If your pet has allergies, especially to beef, please notify us before we give them treats- we try to remember, but with many patients stopping in for visits we may not remember everyone!
Exam/Diarrhea/Fecal issue:
Bring in a fresh Fecal (stool) sample, less than 24 hours old. We only need a small amount, about a teaspoon in size. Even healthy pets can pick up intestinal parasites, we recommend testing at least annually. Click here for instructions on using our Stool Collection Container.
Surgical Procedure/Any Type of Procedure Requiring Anesthesia:
NO FOOD after 8:00 p.m. the night before. WATER is OK. Drop off between 7:30-8:00 a.m. the day of the procedure.
Urination Issues:
A full bladder is helpful when trying to collect urine. Prevent your pet from urinating 3 hours before arrival. Don't let your dog outside, if possible, carry him/her to the car and to our door. Cats can be placed in their carrier or denied access to the litter box before the appointment. If you are collecting the sample, try to bring urine in a clean, sterile container.
Any Blood Sample:
DO NOT Feed within 6-8 hours of the blood draw. WATER is OK.
Thyroid Panel/Recheck:
Do not feed within 6 hours of the blood draw.
Dogs: Schedule the appointment 4-6 hours "POST-PILL" -we need to draw the blood 4-6 hours after he/she has had their medication.
Cats: Can schedule at any time.
* Pet must be on Thyroid medication regularly for 10 days prior to recheck.*
PTH/Parathyroid:
No Food within 12 hours of the blood draw. WATER is OK.
Cobalamin/Folate:
No Food within 12 hours of the blood draw. WATER is OK.
Glucose Curve:
Drop off between 7:30-8:00 a.m. the day of procedure. (Your pet will be staying for the day.) DO NOT give insulin in the a.m. Bring your pet's insulin and food with your pet to the hospital.
Glucose Recheck:
Check with our team member or Doctor for the best time to recheck the levels. No Food within 6-8 hours of blood draw.
Radiographs/X-rays:
NO FOOD after 8:00 p.m. the night before, in case sedation is necessary for procedure, but WATER is OK.
Ultrasound-Any Type:
NO FOOD after 8:00 p.m. the night before, in case sedation is necessary for procedure, but WATER is OK. We may need to shave hair from the area.
OFA X-rays/Certification:
No Food after 8:00 p.m. the night before, WATER is OK. Drop off between 7:30-8:00 a.m. the day of the radiographs. Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped to be registered. We can microchip that same day, if necessary. Also bring your pet's AKC registration papers.
Health Certificate:
Pets traveling over state lines may be required to have a current veterinarian health certificate. We will need the address and phone number of the destination to complete the certificate. If vaccines were not given at our hospital, we will need proof of them. If traveling by airplane, please CALL THE AIRLINE you are traveling on to get the particular requirements needed to travel with your pet. Some airlines require a certificate/letter stating the pet is healthy enough to travel during certain temperature ranges. *The certificate is only good within 10 DAYS of flight.* Be sure to schedule accordingly. If flight plans change and it is beyond the 10 day period, a new exam and certificate will be needed.
If traveling outside the U.S. you must call The Department of Agriculture, directly, for specific country requirements. 608-270-4000
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