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 5 Corners Animal Hospital.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

   Our hospital is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.. On Saturdays we are open from 8:00am until noon. The clinic is closed on Sunday.

   Our winter hours are in effect from November 1st to March 1st. We close Wednesday afternoons at 1pm and re-open on Thursday at 8am.

2. Do I need to have an appointment?

    Yes, patients are seen by appointment but we do realize emergencies may happen at any time. 

3. What forms of payment do you accept?

     Cash, Check, Mastercard and Visa, and Discover Card.

4. Can I make payments?

    Payment is required at the time of service. There may be alternative financial options available, please call for more information.

5. At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?

   Spaying or neutering can be done anywhere from 4-6 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 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.

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

   Procedures that have sutures require them to be removed in 14 days following the surgery.  External sutures (requiring removal) may not be used in some surgical procedures.

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 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.

9.  Do you see exotic animals?

   Yes, we see small mammals including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and mice.  We also see reptiles, amphibians, and fish. 

10.  Do you work with any rescue groups?

   Yes, we have several groups we work with including Hope for Cats (http://www.hopeforcatsinc.com) and Buffalo Paws and Claws (http://www.bpcanimalrescue.com).