Elma Animal Hospital

3180 Transit Road
West Seneca, NY 14224

(716)656-8387

www.elmavets.com

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 (716) 656-7387.

 

  1. What are the Hospital hours?
    Our hospital is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Tuesday and Friday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, and The clinic is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
     
  2. Do I need to have an appointment?
    Yes, patients are seen by appointment ONLY.

  3. What forms of payment do you accept?
    Cash, Credit, Care Credit

  4. Can I make payments?
    Payment is required at the time of service.

  5. At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?
    Spaying or neutering is typically 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.  A pre-anesthetic blood screen is also required prior to undergoing anesthesia.

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

  7. How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?
    Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 10-14 days following the surgery. Some surgeries will have sutures placed below the skin so there is no need for suture removal. 

  8. 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 your pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chance of developing 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.

  9. Do you board pets?
    No, we do not offer boarding for our clients but can suggest kennels within the area.