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Bowdon Animal Hospital

Bowdon Animal Hospital FAQs

For our veterinary team, no question is too big or too small. The following are some of our most frequently asked questions..

 

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Our hospital is open Mon: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue-Wed: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thu: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Sat-Sun: Closed.

We accept cash, checks, all major credit cards, and CareCredit. Click here to learn more about CareCredit.

Payment is required at the time of service. We do not offer payment plans but accept CareCredit. CareCredit offers different payment options that help spread out your total cost over time.

Here at Bowdon Animal Hospital treats cats, dogs, small mammals. We do not see farm, avian, or arachnid pets. Click here to learn more about our services.

Yes, our veterinarians see patients by appointment only. If you feel your pet needs veterinary care and you have not scheduled an appointment previously, please give us a call so we can assist you and your pet.

Here at Medicine is what we do best. We can offer suggestions for these services based on client and employee referrals..

Yes and no. State and County require that your cat or dog is vaccinated for rabies, as this is a matter of public safety. If your pet were to bite someone or another animal, they are required to quarantine, and the type of quarantine is based on their vaccination status. Fines from the County may also be incurred if your pet is not properly vaccinated for rabies. Other vaccines are considered either core or elective. We also offer vaccine titers if you prefer minimal vaccinations throughout your pet’s life.

Our weather is unpredictable, and even in the winter, we experience warm days. Flea, tick, and mosquito activity decreases with cooler weather but requires freezing temperatures over a sustained number of days for them to die. Intestinal parasites are a year-round occurrence, and heartworm prevention also keeps these parasites under control. Click here to learn more about our preventive care.

It depends on the problem, but most likely, we are going to require your pet to be seen again, even if they were diagnosed and treated for the same medical condition recently. Some medical conditions look similar, and by assuming it is the same condition, we may not be treating your pet appropriately. Certain medications may also result in resistance which can cause a lack of response or, worse, a more severe problem if given too frequently or inappropriately. An exam to ensure proper diagnosis is what is best to keep your pet healthy for years to come.