Summer!
Summer is here! Although we've all been looking forward to the warm weather, none of us look forward to the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes carry heartworms, and all it takes is one mosquito to bite your pet to become infected.
Here’s the good news about heartworm disease. It’s an illness that can be easy and affordable to prevent. The bad news is, if you don’t prevent it the right way, your pet is at high risk of getting sick. Heartworm disease is dangerous to your pet and some signs of the illness are tough to spot. Your pet may be acting fine, but they may have so many heartworms inside their body that it can become life threatening. You may be thinking, “my pet stays indoors, so there’s no need for heartworm prevention.” But, heartworms are carried by mosquitoes, which get into everyone’s homes! One mosquito bite is all that’s needed to spread the disease to your furry friend. Schedule your pet’s yearly checkup with us. We’ll do a thorough exam, including a simple heartworm test, to make sure your pet is at his/her optimum health. And we’ll talk about the best way to prevent heartworm disease, so your pet stays healthy, happy and safe! Make an appointment for your pet’s annual exam today! |
Phase 1
CURRENT PHASE
- All staff members and clients must wear a mask at all times, covering both their mouth and nose fully. We will have surgical masks on hand should you need one. Clients who are unable or unwilling to wear a mask, will be required to use our curbside services. A client who refuses to wear a mask once inside the building will be asked to leave the hospital and we will not be able to provide services for their pet. MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF VACCINE STATUS.
- In order to maintain social distancing we ask that when you arrive at the hospital that you continue to call the hospital to check-in for your appointment and a technician will call you back perform the initial triage over the phone.
- For doctor appointments, we will allow two family members to enter the hospital for the exam portion of your pet’s appointment. Clients will enter the building and go directly into an exam room with their pet. At the completion of the appointment we will ask clients to return directly to their cars through our side door exit.
- We do understand that some of you may still be uneasy about bringing your pet into our office for an appointment. Please know that your safety, as well as the safety of our staff is our first and foremost concern. IF YOU PREFER TO HAVE A CURBSIDE APPOINTMENT, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate this preference. Curbside appointments will take longer from start to finish. Please be patient with us, as we will be as efficient as possible.
- Examination rooms will be cleaned between each appointment, with special attention being paid to high-touch surfaces (such as door handles and chairs).
- During Phase 1 we will continue our curbside protocols for all technician appointments, medication/prescription diet pick-ups and lab sample drop-offs. Please allow 24-48 hours to have prescriptions filled.
CURRENT PHASE
- In an effort to reduce your pet's stress leading up to their exam we prefer that you continue to call the hospital upon arriving at the hospital to check-in for your appointment and a Technician will call you back to perform the initial triage over the phone.
- For doctor appointments, we will allow two family members to enter the hospital for the exam portion of your pet’s appointment. Clients will enter the building and go directly into an exam room with their pet. At the completion of the appointment we will ask clients to return directly to their cars through our side door exit.
- We do understand that some of you may still be uneasy about bringing your pet into our office for an appointment. IF YOU PREFER TO HAVE A CURBSIDE APPOINTMENT, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate this preference. Curbside appointments will take longer from start to finish. Please be patient with us, as we will be as efficient as possible.
- MASKS ARE REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.
- Clients who are COVID positive, have a pending COVID test, have had recent COVID exposure, or are experiencing COVID- like symptoms should have someone else bring their pet.
- Medication/Food can be picked up inside. Please allow 24-48 hours to have filled.
- Lab samples may be dropped off inside the building.