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 Dupont Veterinary Clinic.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

   Our hospital is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Fridays we close at 6:00pm. On Saturdays we are open from 9:00am until 5:00pm and we are open Sunday from 10:00am until 1:00pm.

2. Do I need to have an appointment?

    Patients are seen by appointment, but we will gladly accomodate emergencies without an appointment. If possible, please call us ahead of time.

3. What forms of payment do you accept?

     Cash, Check, Mastercard, American Express and Visa.

4. Can I make payments?

    Payment is required at the time of service.

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

   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 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 performed 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 assesses major organ function and red cell counts. 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 involving sutures require them to be removed in 10 - 14 days following the surgery.

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 board pets?

   We have boarding facilities for cats within our clinic. We also serve as a drop-off and pick-up point for Shady Spring Boarding Kennels and Camp for dogs (www.shadyspringkennels.com). We encourage you to bring your pet's own food. If your pet is on any medication, please bring it with you when you drop your pet off.