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 Taylor Veterinary Hospital, (319) 277-1883.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

Our hospital is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from    8:30am-5:30pm.  Hours on Thursday are 8:30am-5:00pm. On Saturdays we are open from 8:30am until 10:00am. The clinic is closed on Sunday.

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, Discover, and Visa. Please don't be offended when we ask to see identification with payment.

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 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. Also a pre-surgical blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

6.  What is pre-surgical blood screening?

This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-surgery blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

7. How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?

Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 14 days following the surgery.

8.  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.

9.  Do you board pets?

Yes, we do boarding for our clients. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats.

10.  What are your kennels like?

Our kennels are all indoor. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders.

11. Can I bring blankets and toys for my dog/cat to have while boarding?

Just as at a hotel or hospital, we have plenty of blankets, toys, etc. for pets who are boarding or hospitalized.  In order to maintain the cleanliness of the kennels, bedding is washed daily and we have no way of tracking individual bedding through the laundry.

Please don't plan to leave personal items, other than food or medication, with your pet as he won't have it with him and it won't be returned when you pick up your pet.

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