Dog Spay & Neuter Choices

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Who are we?

4 Pets Clinic is a limited service veterinary practice designed to offer wellness services at affordable prices.

We offer affordable high quality spay & neuter services, well pet exams, puppy and kitty programs, laboratory tests, vaccinations and parasite control products.

We offer no surprise billing. We tell you the price before you receive services.

Low Cost Wellness Clinic

Sat Feb 4th, 11th, 18th and and 25th from 1:30 until 4:00 PM

 

Vaccinations & flea control protect your pet from pain and suffering or even death and protect you from grief and expense. Click for sample offerings & prices. There is no extra fee for the vet exam. 

Spay & Neuter    Services

We offer affordable spay & neuter services at our clinic in Avon, Ohio and pickup pets with our van in Amherst, Elyria, Grafton, Norwalk, Oberlin, Sandusky, Vermilion and Wellington. Click here for more information.

 
 

 

Dogs: Information about Your Choices

 

Description of Surgery

    
Dog Neuter A dog neuter is the sterilization of a MALE dog by castration. This surgery is performed under general asthenia by a veterinarian. Your dog will also receive an injection of Rimadyl which is a pain medicine.
   
Dog Spay A dog neuter is the sterilization of a FEMALE dog by removing ovaries, fallopian tubes and part of the uterus. This surgery is performed under general asthenia by a veterinarian. Your dog will also receive an injection of Rimadyl which is a pain medicine.  
   
     
Blood Test Blood Test Complete blood cell count, and serum protein level- a test for liver function

 

    

Vaccinations

 Dog 4 Way Vaccination The dog 4 way is the standard dog vaccination usually abbreviated DA2PP. This vaccine is an aid to the prevention of 4 of the most common dog diseases and all dogs should receive this vaccination
   
  In case you are interested the D is for distemper, which is similar to human measles. Distemper can attack the brain, eyes, skin, digestive and upper respiratory system. The A2 is for Adenovirus Type 2 which causes liver problems and a type of kennel cough. The first P is for Parvovirus which attacks the digestive system. The second P is for Parainfluenza which causes flu like symptoms.
   
Dog Vaccination Package The package includes the 3 vaccinations most requested for Dogs. The Dog 4 Way (DA2PP) and Kennel Cough.
   
Kennel Cough Kennel Cough causes a hacking cough similar to a cold that may persist for two to four months.
   
Rabies The first time your pet is vaccinated, the rabies vaccination is valid for one year. Subsequent vaccinations are valid for either one or three years.
   
  Rabies is a fatal disease which can also infect humans.

 

    

Tests

 Fecal Test The fecal test examines your pet's elimination for signs of parasites. A technician dissolves the sample in a salt solution, centrifuges the sample and examines the material under a microscope. If your pet suffers from parasites, evidence should be visible in the sample.
   
Heartworm Test This is a test for Heartworms. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquito and are worms that literally live in the heart. Heartworms can cause permanent damage to the heart or death.

 

    

Parasite Control

   Revolution is an aid to the prevention of heartworms, fleas and other harmful parasites. You may purchase up to 6 doses at the time of your surgery. We will administer the first dose purchased.