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 (204)889-5570.

1. What are the Hospital hours?
   Our hospital is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. On Saturdays we are open from 9:00 am until noon. The clinic is closed on Sunday.
    
2. Do I need to have an appointment?
   Yes, patients are seen by appointment. Assiniboia Animal Hospital will also take emergencies, please call for more information.
    
3. What forms of payment do you accept?
   Cash, Check, Mastercard and Visa
   
   
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 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.
    
6. What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?
   We recommend pre-anesthetic blood testing for every surgery. Why? Because even healthy-looking pets can have hidden issues with their liver, kidneys, or other vital organs — and anesthesia can put extra stress on those systems. Testing helps us catch any problems before they become serious.
   
   Ideally, we recommend doing this blood work about a week before surgery. Why? Because it gives us time to:
   
   »  Review results thoroughly
   »  Reschedule if anything unexpected comes up
   » Save you money — doing it in advance is often more economical!
   
   That said, if it's more convenient for you, same-day blood work is absolutely an option — we’ll still make sure your pet is safe and ready for 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.
    
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 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.
    
9. Do you board pets?
   No, we do not offer boarding for our clients.