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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re visiting our vaccine clinic for the first time, scheduling a preventative care appointment, or preparing for a spay or neuter procedure, we want to make sure you feel informed and confident before your visit. Browse our most frequently asked questions below to find the answers you need. Still have questions? Our clinic team is just a phone call away at 918-428-7722 ext. 1001.
We are unable to see emergencies. Please go to your primary vet, an animal urgent care, or an emergency vet to be treated.
Core vaccines established by the American Animal Hospital Association for dogs are Rabies, DHPP, and Lepto. Although it is not a core vaccine, we also recommend Bordetella, especially for dogs who go to daycare, grooming, or are around other dogs frequently.
Even if a cat is indoor only, core vaccines established by the American Animal Hospital Association are FVRCP, FelV and Rabies.
Puppies and kittens should get vaccine boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until they are 16 weeks of age. Two weeks after the final vaccine, your puppy/kitten is considered fully vaccinated.
It is recommended to spay a cat before they reach 5 months of age because they are able to begin their heat cycles by 4 months old. If your kitten is at least 2lbs, will be spay or neuter them here. For dogs, there is some debate on when you should alter a dog. Here at Tulsa SPCA, we will alter a dog if they are at least 8 weeks old
Yes, we will still spay pregnant dogs and cats, regardless of how far along they are. An additional $18 fee will be applied for a pregnant spay.
A microchip is a small, permanent form of identification about the size of a grain of rice that is placed under your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. Each microchip contains a unique ID number that is linked to your contact information in a national database.
Microchips are not GPS trackers and cannot track your pet’s location. Instead, they work as a permanent form of identification if your pet ever becomes lost.
Unlike collars and tags, a microchip cannot easily fall off or be removed. If a lost pet is brought to a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, staff can scan for a microchip and use the registered information to contact the owner.
Microchipping is a simple, safe, and effective way to help increase the chances of your pet making it back home.
Due to high demand for spay and neuter services, appointments are released one month at a time and typically fill quickly. We recommend checking back weekly on our website for any newly opened spots.
If you are unable to secure an appointment with us, there are several other low-cost spay and neuter options available in the area. Please visit our additional FAQ section for a list of recommended clinics.
After bleeding, it can take a dog 60 days for the internal structures to go back down to normal. It is recommended to wait 2 months after bleeding to get your dog spayed. A cat has a monthly heat cycle and even without outward signs, the internal structures can still be inflamed. If your dog or cat is in heat during a surgery here, it will incur a $12 additional fee due to increased risk and increased surgery complexity
Heartworms are worms that can be up to a foot long, that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworms are spread through mosquito bites. When a mosquito feeds on an infected animal, it picks up microscopic larvae and passes them to the next animal it bites. Once inside a new host, the worms mature over several months and can live for years, causing increasing damage over time. We strongly recommend all dogs are on monthly prevention and receive yearly heartworm testing.