FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW OLD SHOULD A PUPPY/KITTEN BE TO START VACCINATIONS?6 weeks

HOW OLD DOES MY PUPPY/KITTEN HAVE TO BE TO GET SPAYED/NEUTERED?3-5 months

HOW OLD DOES MY PET NEED TO BE TO GET A RABIES VACCINATION?3 months

WHEN DOES A PUPPY START HEARTWORM MEDICATION?8 weeks

WHAT IS THE GESTATION PERIOD FOR A DOG/CAT?63 days

IS AN APPOINTMENT NECESSARY BEFORE I COME IN?  Appointments are preferred

DO YOU BOARD ANIMALS?Only for our clients

CAN I GIVE MY PUPPY A BATH?After the pup is 6 weeks old and with the correct shampoo

CAN YOU SPAY A FEMALE  DOG/CAT WHO IS ALREADY PREGNANT?Yes

DO YOU PERFORM TAIL DOCKS/DEWCLAW REMOVAL?Yes

DO YOU PERFORM EAR TRIMS?Yes

DO YOU PERFORM DECLAWS?Yes

DO YOU TREAT - HORSES, GOATS, PIGS?Yes at the Abshier-Meuth location by appointment

DO I NEED RECORDS FROM MY PREVIOUS VET? 
If at all possible bring these with you.They can fax to our office.
DO YOU DO GROOMING?No

WHEN SHOULD I GET MY DOG'S TEETH CLEANED?The doctor would have to evaluate the teeth

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT FLEAS?
There are several good products that work well, come by the office and get one.



.Park Street Animal Hospital
Professional health care for your pets

DID YOU KNOW?

1.  Heavy flea load can cause anemia and death in very young and underweight animals.
2.  Heartworm medications given correctly can reduce intestinal parasites as well as protect       against heartworms.
3.  Parvo is preventable - get your pet vaccinated.
4.  Cats as well as dogs can get heartworms
5.  Diabetes can be detected early and can be managed - screening available.
6.  Dental care is very important to maintain overall good health.
7.  60% of dog owners skip or do not give heartworm medication on a regular basis.
8.  Heartworms and heartworm disease is completely preventable - pills monthly or 6 mo injection
9.  Animals need a balanced diet - table food can lead to many illnesses.
10. Chocolate is very bad for our pets even though they love it.
11. Many household plants are poisonous to our pets - check your home for these plants.
12. Spayed and neutered animals have fewer health problems as they age.
13. Tapeworms come from fleas.