FAQ

We are open M, T, Th, F 8am-6pm. We are by appointment only, but often can accommodate immediate needs or find an appointment opening if you call us at 405-513-5905 before you head our direction.

We are at the SE corner of NW 192nd (Danforth) and N Western, just on the edge of OKC and Edmond! If you have any trouble locating us, please call 405-513-5905 for help!

Yes! If phone calls aren’t your thing or it’s hard to get a moment to take a call, feel free to email us at okobojivet@gmail.com or you can text us at (405)513-5905!

Unfortunately, we cannot arrange payment plans. We urge all clients with financial worries to apply for CareCredit or investigate services that help pay for veterinary care. We will put together an estimate before any diagnostics or procedures to help alleviate worries about budgeting and will work with you to find an appropriate solution that fits best for you and your pet.

If we are not available, we recommend contacting Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners at 405-749-6989. They are located at 1401 W Memorial Rd, right next to Main Event.

We do not board at our office due to space and zoning, however, we do have some fantastic recommendations. Feel free to call us at 405-513-5905 and we will direct you to some of our favorite places!

Yes, there are many safe OTC medication options out there for various problems; however, you should be VERY cautious with selection of these meds. Call us at 405-513-5905 with questions and we can help you!

Fear Free is an initiative developed by veterinary and training professionals to develop less stressful handling, interaction, and care techniques for veterinary hospital visits and daily life. The initiative goal is to “take the pet out of petrified” to develop a better human-animal bond and to help make vet visits more positive. Visit fearfreepets.com for more information!

This is a widely debated topic in all pet circles. There really aren’t any great, definitive studies at this point in time that can give us the best timings for spay or neuter, but we can help you make decisions based on lifestyle and particular circumstances. In most situations, the earliest we spay or neuter is 6 months old. We offer a free surgical consult for new patients to help tailor an estimate to your pet’s particular needs and to answer any questions you may have regarding the procedure – call us at 405-513-5905 to schedule a consult today!

Yearly blood work for pets is a great way to keep track of internal body functions! Our pets can’t really tell us if something feels slightly off and we often won’t know something is wrong until they’re acting ill! The old adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is very true – there are many early signs of disease that can be caught by trends in lab changes or some patients can have drastic changes in certain lab values that seem normal, but trends tell us otherwise. Questions about what these labs might entail? Call us today at 405-513-5905!

Some of the most noticeable signs include: bad breath, discolored teeth, blood noted on toys after play, and lack of interest in food or treats. Cats are particularly bad at letting people know there is something wrong with their mouths, to the point that very serious dental disease can set in before you know something is wrong! The easiest way to find out if your dog or cat needs a dental is to schedule a free dental consult with us! Call today at 405-513-5905.

YES. Mosquitos are obnoxious, sneaky little bugs and get inside buildings (especially as it gets cooler). It only takes access through doors or windows opening for one of those sneaky pests to get in and bite your cat or dog to transmit heartworms! Confirmed cases have been noted in all 50 states, so it is necessary to keep your pet on prevention every month, all year long! While cats aren’t the true definitive host for this nasty parasite, they can have some severe effects from infection that warrant prevention as well, including anaphylactic-like reactions, lung damage, and even sudden death! Not sure what heartworm prevention is best for your pet or need to schedule a check-up to get prevention? Call us today so we can help –405-513-5905.

Sadly, yes. One of the biggest misconceptions about ticks is that cold winters will kill ticks, but it is actually hot summers that will decrease tick populations (one major disadvantage of our relatively mild summers the past few years). There are a few particular species of tick in our area that specifically thrive in the winter. We can help guide you to a preventative that best suits your pet and lifestyle; just give us a call at 405-513-5905.

One of the greatest frustrations to owners and veterinary professionals – the itchy patient! This one symptom could be a sign of one of many issues, from simple to serious. Most of the patients presenting for itching, to no surprise of many people native to Oklahoma, allergy sufferers. Most of the allergy response we see in our pets are typically skin-related symptoms, most of which are mild, but can progress to severe secondary skin infections that can become life-threatening. Your pet keeping you up licking its paws or scratching? Call us today to schedule an appointment for us to help you find out the cause – 405-513-5905.

This is definitely one of the biggest questions veterinarians are always asked, and unfortunately there isn’t a great answer. Many dogs will do this simply out of habit, some out of boredom. The great news is that it RARELY means anything is missing from their diet or anything is physiologically wrong. The most frustrating thing about this behavior is generally, keeping the dog away from the feces is the only way to curb the behavior.

One of the weird, gross mysteries in the dog world (sometimes cats as well) is the clogged anal gland. Dogs and cats both have glands primarily used for scent marking in nature called anal glands. One of the most common reasons for pets to scoot on the floor is a way of trying to relieve pressure of a clogged or full anal gland. If the behavior is odd for your pet or constant, it may need to be expressed! Some pets will scoot due to allergies or other perianal diseases, but regardless of the cause, we highly advise having us check out what’s going on to ensure your pet doesn’t have a serious or secondary problem (sometimes, anal glands can rupture). Scoot on in and we can check it out! Call today at 405-513-5905.

If it is safe for you to bring the pet to us to scan for a microchip, give us a call at 405-513-5905 and come by for our staff to scan the pet.

If you are unable to transport the pet or it is unsafe to do so, please call the local animal control division for assistance:
Edmond: 405-216-7615
Oklahoma City: 405-297-3100

We can do our best to give you as much information that is safe to advise over the phone, however, without seeing your pet, there are often situations where advice without examining the pet can be dangerous. We realize it can be frustrating when you have what seems like a tiny question. If we recommend having an exam, we do so out of the best interests of you and your furry family member. Call us today at 405-513-5905 if you need help.

Nutritional needs can vary widely based on age, breed, and other medical issues. Generally speaking, as long as the food works for your budget and your pet does well on it, we are happy with it! There are a few exceptions to that rule that are fairly popular (grain free, raw, high protein, etc.) that warrant caution or discussion. We are happy answer questions or help you find a diet for your pet if you call us at 405-513-5905. We even have great recommendations for people who would like to cook food for their pet!

We support only positive reinforcement training techniques and have many resources to guide you towards a trainer that best suits your needs. From in-home training to classroom learning to board and train, we have a great selection of professionals in our area to recommend. Give us a call and we can discuss your pets’ behavioral needs! 405-513-5905