Q: What kinds of animals do you see?
A: Cats, dogs, small mammals, and birds. We plan on seeing reptiles in the future.
Q: Do you offer dental care for pets?
A: Yes! We offer exams, cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery. Dental care is extremely important to your pet’s health, so if your pet has bad breath or hasn’t had a dental exam in over a year, please make an appointment with us!
Q: Why aren’t your prices listed on your website?
A: At Commack Veterinary Center, we base our prices on our own costs to provide the highest quality, hands-on care that is customized for your pet. Because each pet and situation is different, we don’t run “assembly-line” veterinary care. This makes it difficult to post prices that would be accurate for every scenario. We can provide an estimate for services if you give us a call!
Q: What shots do cats need?
A: Vaccinating your cat is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your feline friend has a long and healthy life. Cats are required by law to have a rabies vaccination, and along with the American Veterinary Medical Association, we recommend that all cats have the FVRCP vaccine for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. Other vaccinations that are highly recommended for healthy cats include FeLV to protect against feline leukemia. We offer all these vaccines and will be happy to answer any questions you have about them.
Q: What shots do dogs need?
A: Vaccinating your dog is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your feline friend has a long and healthy life. Dogs are required by law to have a rabies vaccination, and along with the American Veterinary Medical Association, we recommend that all canines have the DA2PPV vaccine for distemper, hepatitis, adenovirus 2, parvo, leptospirosis, and parainfluenza. Bordetella (kennel cough) and canine influenza shots are recommended if they frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, groomers, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines. We offer all these vaccines and will be happy to answer any questions you have about them.
Q: What is leptospirosis?
A: Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that causes liver and kidney failure. People can also get this disease. It is transmitted through raccoon and opossum urine. The bacteria is typically found in stagnant water but it can stay alive in the grass in yards for up to 30 days.
Q: Do you accept pet insurance?
A: Yes.
Q: Do I need to have an appointment, or do you take walk-ins?
A: In the case of an emergency or urgent medical need, we’ll do everything in our power to get your pet in to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. For non-emergency visits and routine care, we do ask that you make an appointment.
