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 Red Mountain Animal Hospital.

1. What are the Hospital hours?
Our hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:30p.m. We are closed on weekends.

2. Do I need to have an appointment?
Yes, patients are seen by appointment.

3. What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and AMEX

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 4-6 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.

 6.  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.