{"id":41,"date":"2020-10-12T01:54:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T01:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/springhill.avgvet.wpengine.com\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2020-10-29T15:55:06","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T15:55:06","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.springhillanimalclinic.net\/resources\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yes! We look forward to meeting you and your furry family member soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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At Spring Hill Animal Clinic, our hours are:<\/p>\n
Monday to Friday 7:30am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n
Saturday Closed<\/p>\n
Sunday Closed<\/p>\n
We are located at:<\/p>\n
1377 Anderson Snow Rd You can reach us at 352-797-0033<\/a>, or request an appointment time online.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We can see your pet here when we\u2019re in the office (during the hours listed above).<\/p>\n If at all possible, try to call ahead of time, so we can prepare for your pet and help them as quickly as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n After hours, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n UrgentVet New Port Richey or<\/p>\n Animal Emergency of Hernando We see dogs and cats. If you have a bird, reptile, pocket pet, or other type of exotic pet, we recommend Animal Health Veterinary Clinic. They are located at 13160 Jacqueline Rd, Brooksville, FL 34613<\/a>, and you can reach them at 352-596-8326.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Yes, we accept walk-ins.<\/p>\n However<\/u><\/em>, please note that we see appointments in the following order of priority<\/u>: Emergencies, Scheduled Appointments, Walk-ins.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t already have an appointment, you\u2019ll need to wait until our first available appointment time opens up. So, it\u2019s usually better to schedule ahead of time, as your wait will be shorter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We accept credit or debit cards, cash, and checks. Note that payment is due at the time of service.<\/p>\n We also accept certain third-party payment plans, such as Care Credit. And, we can help you file paperwork for your pet insurance (see below for more information).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We are unable to offer billing or payment plans, and must collect payment at the time of service.<\/p>\n However, we recommend Care Credit, which offers very affordable payment plans. You can use Care Credit to pay for services here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Pet insurance can be a worthwhile investment for many pets \u2014 especially young, healthy pets \u2014 that saves you money over the long-term.<\/p>\n When you come for your dog or cat\u2019s appointment, be sure to ask us about it. We can let you know if it\u2019s a good fit for your pet, and which companies may be best for them (there are lots of different plans and options out there).<\/p>\n Note that pet insurance works differently from human medical insurance. Most plans require you to pay for services up front, and then they reimburse you later. <\/em><\/p>\n So, be sure to plan for payment at the time of service, and we\u2019ll help you get the receipts and paperwork you need for filing with your pet\u2019s insurance company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n No, we do not offer a senior discount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We offer public service discounts to include Firefighters \/ Police \/ Military \/ Paramedics (all 10%)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We do not offer rabies tags. They need to purchase these with the county directly. We will give them the necessary certificate and county information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We offer interstate health certificates as required for traveling from state to state within the U.S.<\/p>\n For international health certificates (for travel abroad, and travel to Hawaii), please call ahead of time to let us know the details of your travel plans. After that, we\u2019ll schedule you for all appointments as needed for the health certificate, medical exams, and other travel requirements.<\/p>\n We recommend planning early, as some locations require the process to start six months in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Yes, we offer nail trims here. Call us at 352-797-0033<\/a> for more information, or to schedule.<\/p>\n Note, for the safety of all pets, your pet must be up-to-date on vaccines prior to their appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Our veterinarians provide behavioral consults<\/a>, to help with concerns such as bad manners, noise anxiety, separation anxiety, and more.<\/p>\n We can also offer general advice on training your dog or cat. But for more in-depth or advanced, one-on-one training, we recommend working with Jackie’s Wag ‘N Train. They\u2019re located at 8811 State Rd 52, Suite 27, Hudson, FL 34667,<\/a> and you can reach them at 727-808-7524.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We offer a convenient drop-off option, so you can leave your pet here with us for the day. We\u2019ll take great care of them, and it\u2019s no additional charge!<\/p>\n Be sure to leave enough time in the morning to fill out the appointment form (or fill it out ahead of time, here)<\/a>, and for us to ask you any questions if needed. Then, one of our doctors will give you a call after your pet\u2019s physical exam, and explain the plan and recommendations.<\/p>\n Then, just stop by and pick up your buddy on your way home from work.<\/p>\n Note: This service is by appointment only. Please call us at 352-797-0033<\/a> to schedule.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n But remember, the process starts at home, so we\u2019re also here to give you advice on how to travel to us without too much stress to either you or your pet!<\/p>\n Here are a few quick tips:<\/p>\n For more tips, just give us a call at 352-797-0033<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If the pet is friendly and safe to pick up, you\u2019re welcome to bring them here for a microchip scan. That\u2019s where we\u2019ll use a special scanner to check for any identification chips, which may help to identify the pet\u2019s family more quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n That is possible with some medications. And, for your convenience, we offer an online pharmacy, and can have your pet\u2019s medications shipped directly to your home at a very affordable price.<\/p>\n Call us at 352-797-0033<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Simply call your previous vet office to request a copy of your records, and bring them with you.<\/p>\n Or, you can request to have them sent directly to us at:<\/p>\n Fax: 352-797-9975<\/p>\n Email: hello@springhillanimalclinic.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We schedule appointments for 30 minutes. During this time, your pet will receive a full physical exam and any recommended treatments (such as vaccines), and you\u2019ll have time to ask the veterinarian any questions you may have.<\/p>\n We recommend you come about 10-15 minutes early to fill out paperwork (or, fill out your first visit form now<\/a>, and bring it with you).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n In order to serve you and your pet most efficiently, we recommend bringing a copy of any medical records you have for your furry family member.<\/p>\n You can bring a copy with you, or call your previous veterinarian to have the records sent directly to us, at:<\/p>\n Fax: 352-797-9975<\/p>\n Email: hello@springhillanimalclinic.net<\/a><\/p>\n If your pet is taking any medications or supplements, it can also help to bring the containers with you, so we can make a note of the brand and dosage for your pet\u2019s medical records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n First of all, congratulations!<\/p>\n Go ahead and give us a call and tell us more about your new pet\u2019s age, where they\u2019re from, and any records you have of their vaccines, parasite preventions, and other medical history.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll take it from there, and schedule an appointment to meet your new furry family member, and get their next vaccines when due.<\/p>\n If your puppy or kitten is ill, please call or seek veterinary care right away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Unfortunately, dogs and cats can\u2019t tell us when they\u2019re not feeling well.<\/p>\n Sometimes you\u2019ll notice symptoms of illness \u2014 like an upset stomach, for example \u2014 but other times, pets may hide symptoms of illness or pain, at least until a medical condition becomes more advanced and difficult (and more expensive) to treat.<\/p>\n For that reason, it\u2019s best to take a proactive approach to their health. A wellness exam<\/a> and certain lab tests<\/a> can tell us a lot about how your pet is doing, and help to detect any early signs of medical problems, before they get worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This is required by law.<\/p>\n In order to get a rabies license and meet the legal requirements of Hernando County\u2019s rabies laws, the vaccine must be administered by a veterinarian, who must perform a physical exam to be sure your pet is healthy enough to receive the vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n In Spring Hill, FL, it\u2019s a good idea to use parasite prevention for your dog or cat year-round. That includes prevention for heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites,<\/a> for most pets.<\/p>\n This includes indoor pets, too, since mosquitoes (which carry heartworm disease), fleas, and other pests can easily get inside of houses.<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s much better to prevent these parasites, rather than try to treat them after they\u2019re already there. Some infections (such as heartworm) can cause major health problems, including death. And, parasites such as fleas can be difficult and expensive to treat once they\u2019re in the home.<\/p>\n Call us at 352-797-0033<\/a>, or schedule an appointment online<\/a>, and we\u2019ll be happy to talk to you about which preventive products are best for your individual pet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Heartworms are worms that can live inside the heart of dogs and cats. They are transmitted through mosquito bites, and once they mature to their full size they can be several inches long.<\/p>\n These worms cause a lot of damage to the heart, and can cause death. It\u2019s a terrible \u2014 but fortunately preventable \u2014 disease.<\/p>\n If a dog receives heartworm prevention when they already have heartworms in their body, it can cause a terrible reaction that makes them ill. In some cases, it can even cause death.<\/em><\/p>\n Testing your dog for heartworm disease helps to prevent anything like this from happening. It also ensures your dog can receive appropriate treatment \u2014 before too much damage is done to the heart \u2014 should they ever acquire a heartworm infection.<\/p>\n Most preventions are very effective, but there are several reasons why a dog on prevention can develop heartworm disease, including\u2026<\/p>\n With all these possible reasons and more, it\u2019s important to check your dog\u2019s heartworm status at least once per year, even if they\u2019re on prevention.<\/p>\n And note: Many heartworm prevention products offer a guarantee<\/em> that they\u2019ll help pay for your dog\u2019s heartworm treatment, should your dog ever acquire the disease while taking their medication.<\/p>\n But, in order to receive this guarantee, your dog does need to receive routine heartworm tests as recommended by your veterinarian, based on their risk of heartworm disease in Spring Hill, FL.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We\u2019ll make a personalized recommendation for your pet, based on their individual needs.<\/p>\n
\nSpring Hill, FL, 34609<\/a><\/p>\n<\/i>Where do I take my pet in case of an emergency?<\/h4>\n
\n12307 State Road 54
\nOdessa, FL 33556<\/a>
\n727-877-8044<\/a><\/p>\n
\n3496 Deltona Blvd
\nSpring Hill, FL 34606<\/a>
\n352-666-0904<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/i>What types of pets do you see?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you accept walk-in appointments?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>What types of payment do you accept?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you offer billing or payment plans?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Should I get pet insurance?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you offer a senior discount?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you offer a military discount?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you offer rabies licenses?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you offer health certificates?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you offer nail trims?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Do you offer training, or puppy\/kitten socialization classes?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>I work during the day and can\u2019t make it during your appointment times. What should I do?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>My pet hates coming to the vet. What should I do?<\/h4>\n
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<\/i>I just found a stray pet. What should I do?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Can I buy my pet\u2019s medications cheaper online?<\/h4>\n
Your first appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/i>How do I transfer my pet\u2019s record from a previous clinic?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>How long will my first appointment take?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>What do I need to bring to my first appointment?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>I just got a new puppy\/kitten. What should I do?<\/h4>\n
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<\/i>Is it really necessary to bring my dog or cat in for a wellness exam?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Why does my pet need a physical exam in order to get a rabies vaccine?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Does my pet need heartworm and flea prevention year-round?<\/h4>\n
<\/i>Why does my dog need a heartworm test even though he\/she is on prevention?<\/h4>\n
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<\/i>What vaccines does my pet need?<\/h4>\n