Frequently asked questions

Spaying and neutering pets lead to longer, healthier lives and help reduce pet overpopulation.

  • Health benefits: Prevents serious diseases like uterine infections, ovarian and breast cancer in females, and testicular and prostate issues in males.

  • Behavioral benefits: Eliminates heat cycles and related behaviors in females; reduces spraying, odor, roaming, and aggression in males; often results in calmer, friendlier pets.

  • Early sterilization: Safe for healthy kittens and puppies as young as 8 weeks, with faster recovery and less stress.

  • Social and community benefits: Spayed/neutered pets get along better with others and help prevent the birth of unwanted litters, keeping pets out of shelters.

The cost of the initial exam is $45, but additional diagnostic tests and treatment will likely be necessary. It is hard to predict what the pet will need until we examine them.

We do not have the staff to provide 24-hour supervision for pets, so we do not hospitalize animals. Should that level of care be necessary, we recommend a 24-hour emergency clinic.

An appointment is reccomended, but we do accept walk-ins:

  • Tuesday-Friday from 8-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
  • Saturday from 8-9 a.m. for current clients only.
We accept: 

  • Cash
  • Checks
  • Debit
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Discover
We do not accept: 

  • Care credit

On Saturdays, only accept current clients. We also do not provide care to critically sick patients or perform x-rays or euthanasia.

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East: (515) 263-9260

South: (515) 280-5336

HELPFUL LINKS

24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET

We are unable to hospitalize pets or accept emergency cases.

ONLINE PHARMACY

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