DWORKIS DOG & CAT HOSPITAL

15555 West 10 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075

(248)569-3030

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 (248)569-3030.


What are the Hospital hours?

Our hospital is open Monday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. 


Do I need to have an appointment?

We do accept walk ins, however our scheduled appointments are seen over walk ins and emergencies will receive our utmost priority .


What forms of payment do you accept?

For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Care Credit, American Express, Debit Cards, cash and personal checks (no out of State checks accepted).

In addition we offer Care Credit. Please click on the Care Credit link in the Web Site Links Section for more information.

Can I make payments?

Payment is required at the time of service.

At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?

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


What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?

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. Thepre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery

How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?

In most cases our sutures are dissoluble. Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 10 to 14 days post surgery. This will be determined in your discharge instructions.
 

Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter?

No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter. However there are plenty of advantages to having you pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors later in life, decreasing 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, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens. 

Do you board pets?

Yes, we do boarding for our clients and it's available 365 days a year. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats. 


What are your kennels like?

Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked 3 times daily while they are boarding. The cat boarders are housed in a separate area away from the dogs. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders, but you are always welcome to bring your own.