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Frequently Asked
Questions:
Do you come into our house to examine our pet?
Generally not. The doctor is able to do a much more comprehensive physical
exam in our mobile clinic, where everything she needs is within arm’s
reach. Dogs tend to be more protective in their own home, and thus the
physical exam and treatments are more difficult. Cats tend to try to
scurry to their favorite hiding spot in the house, again making a thorough
exam difficult. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. For example,
if the pet and/or our client have a physical handicap and will find it
difficult to negotiate the steps into our mobile clinic, we may try the
exam in the house. And of course, if a dog is unable to rise, we will come
into the house.
When a beloved pet is no longer enjoying life and it is time to say
goodbye, we will gladly come into your home so your pet can pass
peacefully in his or her favorite place, without the stress of going to
the animal clinic.
Do you bring medications that my pet may need with you?
Yes we do. We have a well
stocked pharmacy, and we can dispense most common medications right on the
spot. However, since the space aboard our mobile clinic is limited
compared to a “traditional” hospital and there is an extensive array of
new flea, heartworm and other medications, we cannot stock every possible
medication in every possible size. If we do not have what you need on
board, we can arrange to get it for you, or explain why there may be a
better choice for your pet.
My pet is on long term medication. How do I get medication refills?
That’s an easy one! Just give us a call and you can either pick up the medications or have it mailed or delivered for a small fee. Please, please, please try to keep about a two
week supply of your pet’s medication on hand, so we will have plenty of
time to get the medication to you. This is especially important if there
is a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, or if we (or you) might be
planning a vacation. If
you forget to call and just gave your pet her last pill, there is always
the option of meeting us at one of our appointments, but this may cause
undue inconvenience to you. After all, we want your experience of using a
mobile vet to be all about convenience and great service!
What medications do you recommend for fleas, ticks and heartworms?
With a myriad of new flea, tick and heartworm products recently
coming to the market, there is no single product to meet the needs of each
and every pet. Only your veterinarian can help you customize your flea,
tick and heartworm control based on the needs of YOUR individual pet.
What if I have an emergency with my pet?
For established clients during normal business
hours, you can either try calling us first, or you can
call the nearest animal hospital if it is the type of
emergency where every minute counts (it is always best to
know where this is ahead of time). For less urgent
emergencies, if you call us and we are unable to get to
your house in a timely manner, often times our clients
will still prefer to see us because we are their regular
veterinarian and we know their pet, so we would give
you the option of meeting us at our current location.
If this option is not satisfactory or would not provide
emergency care in an appropriate time frame, we can
refer you to a local veterinarian.
For after-hours emergencies, call Animal Emergency
of Hernando at (352) 666-0904. They are located
on Forest Oaks Boulevard in Spring Hill.
How do your fees compare with those of “regular”
veterinarians?
Although our house call fee is slightly higher than the average
“office visit” fee for our area (due to the time and gasoline
expense of bringing our mobile clinic to your home), you may
find that most of our other fees are similar to, or even
less than those of “traditional” animal hospitals. Our
“house call” fee DOES include the comprehensive examination
of your pet and is not just the fee to come to your
home. (Many mobile vets charge a “house call” fee AND
a separate exam charge). We feel that you will find the
added convenience and highly personalized service
well worth the slight additional cost. (See the
section on “What are the advantages of using a mobile
veterinarian?”).
How much is your house call fee?
Our house call fee is $90, which includes the comprehensive examination and
evaluation of your pet, and any recommendations needed to ensure his or her
well-being. This fee is subject to change based on travel distances or
for urgent, same day care.
Do you offer multiple pet discounts?
Yes we do! If we see multiple pets at the same visit, the exam of each
additional pet is $70, a $20 savings off our single pet house call fee.
Do you perform in home euthanasia?
Yes. When your beloved companion is terminally ill or in serious pain and is
no longer enjoying life, we will help him or her to cross over to the
Rainbow Bridge in the comfort and privacy of your home (or in our mobile
clinic if you prefer). Please be advised that we will only perform
euthanasia if your pet is currently under our care and is terminally ill
(cancer, kidney failure, or other untreatable disease).
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