Steps for an emergency
What do I do if my pet experiences an emergency?
If an emergency occurs during office hours, we ask that clients call us as soon as they can. Our team cares about you and your pet and will try our best to get them seen as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, we are not always able to get patients in as soon as may be needed in an emergency. In this case, we recommend that clients contact an emergency hospital.
If an emergency occurs outside of business hours, you can call our office number for our after-hours line to get in contact with a veterinarian from our clinic. If you haven't heard back from a veterinarian within 30 minutes, we strongly advise contacting an emergency hospital.
Emergency Hospitals We Recommend
Cedar Animal Hospital: (616) 696-1212
Animal Emergency Hospital: (616) 361-9911
BluePearl Pet Hospital: (616) 284-5300
If an emergency occurs during office hours, we ask that clients call us as soon as they can. Our team cares about you and your pet and will try our best to get them seen as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, we are not always able to get patients in as soon as may be needed in an emergency. In this case, we recommend that clients contact an emergency hospital.
If an emergency occurs outside of business hours, you can call our office number for our after-hours line to get in contact with a veterinarian from our clinic. If you haven't heard back from a veterinarian within 30 minutes, we strongly advise contacting an emergency hospital.
Emergency Hospitals We Recommend
Cedar Animal Hospital: (616) 696-1212
Animal Emergency Hospital: (616) 361-9911
BluePearl Pet Hospital: (616) 284-5300
General Questions
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What will it cost to have my pet seen?
Each case is unique and will vary in cost depending on the pet and the reason for their visit. Every patient scheduled with one of our veterinarians will receive a complete physical exam and a recommended treatment plan based on exam findings. The veterinarian or assistant in your appointment will discuss vaccinations, treatment options available, and any possible medication or prevention recommendations. The assistant can create an estimate for the recommended treatment plan following the doctor's examination.
General estimates for routine visits are available upon request. These broad estimates are approximations meant to give clients a close idea of what to expect. Therefore, your visit's final cost may vary from the estimate depending on assorted factors.
Can I stop in to pick up medications?
Certain medications may require approval from a doctor; therefore, we ask that clients request prescriptions and prevention refills 24 hours in advance. Special order medications should be requested at least one week in advance due to shipping times.
What is the Animal Wellness Center's cancellation policy?
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. We reserve the right to charge an office call fee for any appointments canceled less than 24 hours before your scheduled time.
Each case is unique and will vary in cost depending on the pet and the reason for their visit. Every patient scheduled with one of our veterinarians will receive a complete physical exam and a recommended treatment plan based on exam findings. The veterinarian or assistant in your appointment will discuss vaccinations, treatment options available, and any possible medication or prevention recommendations. The assistant can create an estimate for the recommended treatment plan following the doctor's examination.
General estimates for routine visits are available upon request. These broad estimates are approximations meant to give clients a close idea of what to expect. Therefore, your visit's final cost may vary from the estimate depending on assorted factors.
Can I stop in to pick up medications?
Certain medications may require approval from a doctor; therefore, we ask that clients request prescriptions and prevention refills 24 hours in advance. Special order medications should be requested at least one week in advance due to shipping times.
What is the Animal Wellness Center's cancellation policy?
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. We reserve the right to charge an office call fee for any appointments canceled less than 24 hours before your scheduled time.
Common health questions
Is a rabies vaccine required for my pet?
Michigan law requires all dogs over four months of age to have a rabies vaccine. Cats are not legally required to have a rabies vaccine; however, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) recommends that all cats receive a rabies vaccine.
Our clinic requires vaccination for dogs 12 weeks or older or cats 14 weeks or older.
Rabies is considered universally fatal. Our policy is to give a rabies vaccine unless clients can provide proof that the pet is already vaccinated. This can also be at the doctor's discretion, depending on your pet's health.
Michigan law requires all dogs over four months of age to have a rabies vaccine. Cats are not legally required to have a rabies vaccine; however, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) recommends that all cats receive a rabies vaccine.
Our clinic requires vaccination for dogs 12 weeks or older or cats 14 weeks or older.
Rabies is considered universally fatal. Our policy is to give a rabies vaccine unless clients can provide proof that the pet is already vaccinated. This can also be at the doctor's discretion, depending on your pet's health.
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