What if my pet has an after-hours problem?
If your pet has an after-hours emergency, you can contact either Dr. Jones at 256-996-3200, or Dr. Ogle at 256-706-0335. Note: These are their emergency numbers, not their private numbers.
If the on-call doctor cannot be reached for your emergency, please contact:
Veterinary Care & Specialty Group 3201 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN Phone: 423-591-0270 Hours: Open 24 Hrs.
Or
Huntsville Veterinary Specialist & Emergency 800 Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: 256-715-8389 Hours: Open 24 Hrs.
At what age should I have my pet spayed or neutered?
There are several factors that help determine the best age for spaying and neutering including your pet’s breed (larger breeds wait longer) and individual health status. Typical spaying and neutering for most pets not used for breeding purposes is usually recommended at about 6 months of age. Spaying and neutering help with animal population control and prevent unwanted pets. Just as importantly, spaying and neutering can improve the overall health of your pet, and help in avoiding certain reproductive diseases, prostate issues, and some types of cancer.
What are heartworms, and how can I prevent my pet from getting them?
Heartworms are a serious, year-round parasitic threat to your pet’s health. After an infection occurs, treatment is not only very expensive, but can also be life threatening. Heartworms are common in Alabama and can infect both our canine and feline companions. Heartworms are spread when a mosquito bites an infected animal and then transfers the juvenile worms when it bites a healthy animal. Unless your pet is taking a heartworm preventative, these immature worms can grow into adults that can cause serious damage to your pet’s blood vessels, lungs, and heart, and may even cause death.
There are several options available for prevention of this potentially life-threatening disease. Preventatives can keep your dog or cat healthy and are much less expensive than having to treat adult heartworms. Our veterinarians will determine which preventative is right for your pet, based on needs and lifestyle.
What financing options do you offer, or is payment expected at the time of service?
DeKalb Animal Hospital strives to offer compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care to Fort Payne, and other communities in DeKalb and Jackson Counties. To continue a high quality of service, payment is expected in full at the time of examination or procedure. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash, check, or debit card payments.
Sometimes an emergency occurs with our pets that is not within our immediate budget. If you would like the option of financing unanticipated expenses in order to provide the best care for your pet, we suggest Care Credit or iCare Financial. For more information and to find out if you qualify, please visit https://www.carecredit.com/ or https://www.icarefinancialcorp.com/.