Located in Effingham, IL
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FAQs
Useful FAQs About Pet Care
Get Your Burning Questions About Pet Care Addressed
Do you have a question regarding animal and pet care? Read our FAQs list below to find some helpful answers. Visit Effingham Veterinary Clinic on 408 N Keller Dr for veterinary services for your pet or any animal you've rescued. You can always call us at 217-342-9793 with your queries and concerns.
Read Some Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Care
Q) I found or lost a pet and I'm not sure what I should do?
A) If you find a pet or if yours is lost, below are some numbers you can call for assistance:
A) If you find a pet or if yours is lost, below are some numbers you can call for assistance:
- Effingham County Animal Control: 217-347-5695
- Effingham County Humane Society: 217-536-9001
- Effingham Veterinary Clinic: 217-342-9793*
* Our office phone is available daily to help with animal identification, provided the identification is via a rabies tag number or permanent microchips originated with our clinic. We have the equipment to scan microchips and provide immediate identification of lost or found animals.
Q) I know it is important to spay and neuter pets to prevent unwanted animals but is it safe for my pets?
A) It's actually healthier for your pet! Spaying and neutering can help prevent cancer of the reproductive systems and can also help curb behavior problems. Both cats and dogs can be spayed or neutered as young as 6 months of age. It is not necessary for females to go through their first heat, nor will it stunt an animal's growth to do so before it is "full grown."
If you have questions about spaying/neutering your pet, or you would like to schedule an appointment with us, give us a call. Both surgeries, with the proper safeguards, pre-operative blood tests and anesthetics, are safe procedures and your pet can usually return home the day after the surgery.
Q) My pet never goes outside. Does he need to have a microchip implanted?
A) Every pet owner can recount a time when their animal ran out when a door was opened or when someone came into the house. If your animal is fitted with a microchip, it can easily be scanned by shelters, clinics and emergency disaster teams. Some form of permanent identification is a good idea for all pets.
Q) How do dogs get heartworms and can they be prevented?
A) Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes and are almost always fatal if not detected and treated early. Fortunately, prevention is easy. We recommend annual testing as well as a year-round program of prevention. We also recommend a monthly preventative medication that is beef flavored so your pet will eat it like a treat.
Q) Is it safe to adopt an animal from a shelter or is it safer to purchase an animal from a breeder or pet store?
A) Adopting an animal that is in need of a home is a wonderful option. There are so many animals seeking homes and you can find the perfect pet for you. Visit a shelter or rescue group and spend a little time with the animal that you like. Adopt a pet and you have the added pleasure of knowing that you rescued an animal that might otherwise have never found a home. Animals should have all the required shots and be certified as healthy so you can be confident with the choice you make.
Q) Why should I purchase medications from my veterinarian?
A) Only your pet's vet knows his or her medical history and what options are best for your pet. Just as you wouldn't purchase prescription medications for yourself without first consulting your physician, you should never purchase medication for your pet without consulting their vet. To not do so, can be very dangerous!
Q) I know it is important to spay and neuter pets to prevent unwanted animals but is it safe for my pets?
A) It's actually healthier for your pet! Spaying and neutering can help prevent cancer of the reproductive systems and can also help curb behavior problems. Both cats and dogs can be spayed or neutered as young as 6 months of age. It is not necessary for females to go through their first heat, nor will it stunt an animal's growth to do so before it is "full grown."
If you have questions about spaying/neutering your pet, or you would like to schedule an appointment with us, give us a call. Both surgeries, with the proper safeguards, pre-operative blood tests and anesthetics, are safe procedures and your pet can usually return home the day after the surgery.
Q) My pet never goes outside. Does he need to have a microchip implanted?
A) Every pet owner can recount a time when their animal ran out when a door was opened or when someone came into the house. If your animal is fitted with a microchip, it can easily be scanned by shelters, clinics and emergency disaster teams. Some form of permanent identification is a good idea for all pets.
Q) How do dogs get heartworms and can they be prevented?
A) Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes and are almost always fatal if not detected and treated early. Fortunately, prevention is easy. We recommend annual testing as well as a year-round program of prevention. We also recommend a monthly preventative medication that is beef flavored so your pet will eat it like a treat.
Q) Is it safe to adopt an animal from a shelter or is it safer to purchase an animal from a breeder or pet store?
A) Adopting an animal that is in need of a home is a wonderful option. There are so many animals seeking homes and you can find the perfect pet for you. Visit a shelter or rescue group and spend a little time with the animal that you like. Adopt a pet and you have the added pleasure of knowing that you rescued an animal that might otherwise have never found a home. Animals should have all the required shots and be certified as healthy so you can be confident with the choice you make.
Q) Why should I purchase medications from my veterinarian?
A) Only your pet's vet knows his or her medical history and what options are best for your pet. Just as you wouldn't purchase prescription medications for yourself without first consulting your physician, you should never purchase medication for your pet without consulting their vet. To not do so, can be very dangerous!
Visit us at 408 N Keller Dr or
call us right away at 217-342-9793 to learn more about our pet care services.
"Everyone at the clinic has been great! They are very caring and thorough! Would recommend them to anyone!"
MaryAnn Beam Guthrie
217-342-9793
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