Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please feel free to give us a call at Meadowridge Veterinary Hospital.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

Our hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and open late on select Mondays.  On Saturdays, we are open from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The clinic 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, Discover, American Express and CareCredit.

4. Can I make payments?

Payment is required at the time of service.

5.  Do you board pets?

No, we currently do not offer boarding. 

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

Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 7 months of age; in some cases, it may be beneficial to delay the procedure until the pet's bones have had more time to mature. We will happily discuss this on an individual basis.

Your pet undergoes a pre-surgical examination to assess its health and determine if it is suitable for the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery.

7.  What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?

Blood testing can be run prior to surgery. This is a send-off test. It tests the organ functions, blood counts, and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to ensure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

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

Generally, 10 to 14 days. Your pet may have absorbable sutures that do not need to be removed.

9.  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 your 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 decreasing the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.