FAQs Animal Medical Center of Tyler
There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team. Below are some answers to our most common questions.
Please Don’t Hesitate To Contact Us If You Have Any Further Questions
If you have any questions that aren’t answered below, please contact us and someone from our team will get back to you. We are excited to meet both you and your pet!
Do you offer emergency after hours services?
After Hours/Weekend emergencies:
For after-hours or weekend emergencies, please contact The Vet on Broadway at 903-662-7861 or the Tyler Animal Emergency Hospital at 903-534-0459.
Exotic Emergencies after hours/weekends:
For after-hours or weekend exotic emergencies, please contact the Texas Avian and Exotic Hospital in Grapevine at 817-953-8560 or the Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas in Grapevine at 817-410-2273.
What are our Clinic hours?
Our hospital hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. We are open for drop-offs at 7:30 am and appointments are scheduled starting at 9:00 a.m. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Do I need to have an appointment?
Yes, patients are seen by appointment. We try to accommodate walk-ins as we can. If we cannot accommodate you at the time you walk in, convenient drop-off appointments are available at no additional charge. Call us at (903) 617-6891 to schedule or book an appointment online.
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 examined and a pre-anesthetic blood screen is completed prior to anesthesia. We believe in taking every precaution to make anesthesia and surgery as safe as it can possibly be!
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 internal organ functions as well as the blood counts of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and to lessen the risk of postoperative complications.
How long do the sutures stay in after my pet’s surgery?
Some sutures that are placed are under the skin and dissolve over time. Skin sutures usually need to be removed after 10-14 days, depending on the procedure.
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 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.