What to Expect
To make your visit comfortable for you and your beloved pet, Cornwall Animal Hospital will strive to be a relaxed, inviting, and friendly environment every time you walk through our doors. We have a state-of-the-art veterinary facility that is clean, comfortable, and efficient. You can expect our full attention to your pets’ needs; Our service will be provided with courtesy and respect. When you arrive for your appointment, you will be greeted warmly, and we will guide you into an examination room by a team member. One of our team members will take a current weight history and gather data for the veterinarian. A veterinarian will do a thorough examination of your pet, answer your concerns or questions and plan further diagnostics or treatment as necessary. We are excited to meet you and your fluffy family members! Call Cornwall Animal Hospital at 905-842-8800 to schedule An appointment and we will find a time that is convenient for you.
Annual check-up:
Cornwall Animal hospital in Oakville will usually recommend a series of wellness exams and procedures for baby animals, annual wellness exams for adults, and twice-yearly exams for pets aged 7 and older. A typical pet wellness exam includes:
• A thorough evaluation of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, feet, and hair
• Monitoring of vital signs such as blood pressure and heart action
• Blood and urine testing to check for diseases and vital organ dysfunction
• Fecal testing to check for parasites and digestive diseases
• Weighing and body scoring of your pet to check for obesity
• Evaluation of stance, gait, responses, and behavior
If our veterinarian discovers a problem, they can then provide immediate recommendations for treatment, from medication or surgery to lifestyle modifications.
Control over your pet:
When you arrive for your pet’s scheduled appointment, please keep your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier. Your pet may be outgoing and friendly, but some of our patients are afraid of other animals. Also, when a pet is sick or scared, he or she may not want to be friendly with other pets. For anxious or scared pets we always recommend getting some calming medications before coming for the check-up to make it a better experience for the fluffy friends.
Referrals and Critical Care:
Depending upon some unforeseen circumstances when deemed necessary or upon your request, we can refer your pets to a university or a specialist who has advanced experience in areas such as medicine, surgery, radiology, ultrasound or critical care.
Payment Options
Payment is expected in full when services are rendered upon drop-off or before discharge. as already discussed in the given estimates. We make every effort to make sure fees are fair and reasonable ( already discussed in given estimates). In order to focus on our patients’ needs, customer service, and minimizing costs, we do not bill at a later date. For your convenience, we accept debit cards, major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard), and cash.
Sorry, we don’t accept American Express and personal cheques
Medical History:
During your first visit to hospital, please bring or allow us to collect all medical records for your pet if you are moving from other area/hospital. The medical history portion of the exam is extremely important as this information helps us understand your companion’s lifestyle and any risk factors, or ongoing health issues (if any) which will determine the preventive health care best suited to his or her needs. If you’re unsure of past medical history, let us know everything that you think will be important, our veterinarian will work with any information you have. Upon getting history and presenting complaint of your pet, veterinarian will perform a thorough physical examination, communicating any findings to you and plan further diagnostic and treatment plans according to the pets needs by discussing with you in detail.
Insurance For Your Pets:
Another popular option for your family and pet is insurance coverage. To learn more, please visit the following pet insurance websites . . .