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 Emerald Coast Animal Hospital (850-243-5080).

 

 

   Our hospital is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Saturdays we are open from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. The clinic is closed on Sunday.

 

 

    Yes, patients are seen by appointment, but you may also drop off your pet and we will see them as time permits, to be picked up by you at your convenience.  Please call for our extended appointment times available.

 

 

     Cash, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover and CareCredit (to apply for CareCredit, go to CareCredit.com)

 

 

    We are not able to offer payment plans through our practice at this time.  Payment in full is required at the time of service.  We accept cash and most major credit cards.  We do accept CareCredit (to apply for CareCredit go to CareCredit.com).

 

 

   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 4 to 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. Proof of current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen is strongly encouraged prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

 

 

   This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

 

 

   Procedures involving skin sutures or staples require them to be removed in 10 to 14 days following the surgery.

 

 

    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, eliminating 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, eliminating the occurrence of testicular cancer, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

 

 

   Yes, we provide boarding for our clients. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats. We can also board birds and other small animals.

 

   Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked at least 3 times daily while they are boarding. Cats boarding are housed in a separate area away from the dogs. Blankets, beds, and Hill's Sensitive Sking and Stomach diet food are provided for our boarders, but we encourage you to bring your pet's regular food to avoid stomach upset.