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Q: What are your clinic hours?
A: Monday -Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
A: Monday -Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
Q: Where are you located?
A: Please visit our directions page for detailed directions.
A: Please visit our directions page for detailed directions.
Q: Do you accept walk-ins?
A: In order to serve you as efficiently as possible we ask you call in
advance to schedule an appointment.
A: In order to serve you as efficiently as possible we ask you call in
advance to schedule an appointment.
Q: How long has Dr. Heaton been practicing veterinary medicine?
A: 15 years
A: 15 years
Q: Do you offer grooming services?
A: We do not. We will clip toe nails for a fee.
A: We do not. We will clip toe nails for a fee.
Q: Do you offer "vaccination clinics"?
A: We offer 2 vaccination clinics a year. Please visit our vaccination
clinic page for more information.
A: We offer 2 vaccination clinics a year. Please visit our vaccination
clinic page for more information.
Q: What products and services do you offer?
A: We offer many products and services. Please take a moment to read
our product page and our services page.
A: We offer many products and services. Please take a moment to read
our product page and our services page.
We have split this page into two sections.
- FAQ about our clinic
- FAQ about animal health
| Clinic FAQ |
Dog FAQ
| 763-689-0095 |
| Cambridge VetCare Animal Clinic Cambridge, MN |
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday - 8am - 12pm
Sunday - Closed
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday - 8am - 12pm
Sunday - Closed
Q: How often does a female dog go into heat?
A: Usually twice a year. However, every dog is different. Some dogs may only experience a heat once a
year where others can experience a heat 3 times a year. There are no defined times of year a dog will
go into heat.
Q: How long will my dog be in heat?
A: Most dogs are in heat for 2-3 weeks, though some can be slightly longer or slightly shorter. If you pet
experiences a very long heat cycle, call your veterinarian.
Q: At what age will my dog go into heat?
A: Most dogs will go into heat around 6 months of age. It is not unusual however for a dog to go into heat
later than this. Some dogs may not even experience a heat until they are 1 or 2 years of age. This is not
a cause for concern.
Q: Should I allow my dog to go into heat once before having her spayed?
A: No. There is no benefit to allowing your dog to go into heat before having her spayed.
Q: How long is a dog pregnant?
A: approximately 63 days.
A: Usually twice a year. However, every dog is different. Some dogs may only experience a heat once a
year where others can experience a heat 3 times a year. There are no defined times of year a dog will
go into heat.
Q: How long will my dog be in heat?
A: Most dogs are in heat for 2-3 weeks, though some can be slightly longer or slightly shorter. If you pet
experiences a very long heat cycle, call your veterinarian.
Q: At what age will my dog go into heat?
A: Most dogs will go into heat around 6 months of age. It is not unusual however for a dog to go into heat
later than this. Some dogs may not even experience a heat until they are 1 or 2 years of age. This is not
a cause for concern.
Q: Should I allow my dog to go into heat once before having her spayed?
A: No. There is no benefit to allowing your dog to go into heat before having her spayed.
Q: How long is a dog pregnant?
A: approximately 63 days.
Heat Cycle and Pregnancy Questions
General Dog Health Questions
Q: My dogs nose is warm and dry, does that mean he or she is sick?
A: A warm, dry nose does not signify that your dog is sick, this is a common myth.
Q: What is a normal temperature for my dog?
A: 101 to 102.5 is a normal temperature.
Q: How do I take my dogs temperature?
A: The most reliable method is taking a rectal temperature.
Q: My dog is dragging his butt on the floor, does this indicate he has worms?
A: No. The most likely reason your dog is dragging his behind on the floor is because he has full anal
glands. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to have them expressed. Anal glands left full can
become infected.
Q: What are anal glands?
A: Please see this website for detailed information on this subject: www.veterinarypartners.com
Q: What are dew claws?
A: Dew claws are a small nail on the inner side of the paw.
Q: Why do some breeders have these nails removed?
A: This nail can cause problems for the dog by catching on brush or debris and tearing. Most breeders of
hunting dogs have these removed to avoid this common problem.
Q: At what age should dew claws be removed?
A: If you decide you would like the dew claws removed on your litter of puppies, they MUST be removed
between the ages of 1-5 days. After this age the puppy must wait until 6 months of age to have them
removed. At 6 months of age this surgery is an amputation and is costly. If you have a dog with dew claws
and are considering having them removed, discuss it in-depth with your veterinarian before making a
decision.
Q: There is a smell coming from my dogs ears, could it be ear mites?
A: Very unlikely. Dogs rarely contract ear mites. The most common condition would be an ear infection.
Bacteria and yeast can build up in your dog's ears causing a bad smell. Most ear infections will not go
away without prescription medication. Contact your veterinarian to schedule an appointment to have the
problem treated. An ear infection left untreated can permanently damage your dog's ears.
Q: What can I do to help prevent my dog from getting ear infections?
A: Cleaning your pet's ears twice a week with a good pet ear cleanser can go a long way to preventing a
painful ear infection.
A: A warm, dry nose does not signify that your dog is sick, this is a common myth.
Q: What is a normal temperature for my dog?
A: 101 to 102.5 is a normal temperature.
Q: How do I take my dogs temperature?
A: The most reliable method is taking a rectal temperature.
Q: My dog is dragging his butt on the floor, does this indicate he has worms?
A: No. The most likely reason your dog is dragging his behind on the floor is because he has full anal
glands. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to have them expressed. Anal glands left full can
become infected.
Q: What are anal glands?
A: Please see this website for detailed information on this subject: www.veterinarypartners.com
Q: What are dew claws?
A: Dew claws are a small nail on the inner side of the paw.
Q: Why do some breeders have these nails removed?
A: This nail can cause problems for the dog by catching on brush or debris and tearing. Most breeders of
hunting dogs have these removed to avoid this common problem.
Q: At what age should dew claws be removed?
A: If you decide you would like the dew claws removed on your litter of puppies, they MUST be removed
between the ages of 1-5 days. After this age the puppy must wait until 6 months of age to have them
removed. At 6 months of age this surgery is an amputation and is costly. If you have a dog with dew claws
and are considering having them removed, discuss it in-depth with your veterinarian before making a
decision.
Q: There is a smell coming from my dogs ears, could it be ear mites?
A: Very unlikely. Dogs rarely contract ear mites. The most common condition would be an ear infection.
Bacteria and yeast can build up in your dog's ears causing a bad smell. Most ear infections will not go
away without prescription medication. Contact your veterinarian to schedule an appointment to have the
problem treated. An ear infection left untreated can permanently damage your dog's ears.
Q: What can I do to help prevent my dog from getting ear infections?
A: Cleaning your pet's ears twice a week with a good pet ear cleanser can go a long way to preventing a
painful ear infection.
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