Services & Access-to-Care Programs

Our low-cost exams are designed to support overall pet wellness and are perfect for routine care such as flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention, initial exams for new puppies or kittens, treatments for basic illnesses, and much more. Services Include: • Annual wellness exams • Specific concerns, injuries or illness exams • Initial puppy or kitten exams • Senior wellness exams • In-house bloodwork • End-of-life consultations Disclaimers: • HSNC cannot see emergency cases • We do not have access to general radiology

Our dental services are essential for maintaining your pet’s overall health. Available for pets 8 years old or younger who are spayed/neutered. We offer a range of dental care options. Services Include: • Free oral health assessment • Routine/general teeth cleanings • Removal of deciduous (baby) teeth • Cleaning for advanced dental disease • Basic and surgical tooth extractions • Dental X-rays Disclaimers: • The current age limit for dental is 8 years old • HSNC cannot see emergency cases • We do not have access to general radiology

While we are a limited-service clinic, Humboldt Spay/Neuter Clinic proudly offers high-quality care for common illnesses and injuries. Services include: • In-house bloodwork • Treatment for skin rashes, conditions, and excessive itchiness • Parasite treatment and control (internal and external) • Abscess treatment and wound repair • Upper respiratory infections. Care for other common infections • And more! Disclaimer: Please note that we do not currently provide emergency services, hospitalize critical patients, or perform general X-rays.

​​• Rabies: All dogs over four months of age residing in Humboldt County are required to have a current rabies vaccination for their protection as well as protection for our community. Dogs with current rabies vaccinations are eligible for a dog license, the purchase of which is required by law in all jurisdictions in Humboldt County. The first vaccine lasts for one year, then three years thereafter. Cats: • FVRCP vaccine • Leukemia (FeLV) vaccine • FVRCP: This vaccine protects against the most common causes of feline upper respiratory disease as well as the feline parvovirus. While it is very effective in preventing panleukopenia, it is less effective at preventing upper respiratory disease, but can result in less severe symptoms should an animal become infected. This vaccine requires a series of doses for full protection- it is given every three to four weeks until the cat is at least four months of age. Vaccination lasts for three years after the initial series and a booster one year later. • FeLV: This vaccine, when paired with a negative FIV/FeLV test result, can effectively help limit the possibility of contracting FeLV. Kittens are the most susceptible to contracting this disease. This vaccine requires a series for full protection. We recommend that cats 12 weeks and older receive the first vaccine. An additional booster is needed in three to four weeks. After the initial series, this is an annual vaccine. Dogs: • DAPP vaccine • Leptospirosis vaccine • Bordetella (Oral) vaccine • DAPP: This vaccine protects against canine distemper, canine infectious hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. Parainfluenza is one of the pathogens involved in the canine infectious respiratory disease complex. Parvovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus that typically causes bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Distemper and parvovirus vaccines are very effective in preventing disease. This vaccine requires a series of vaccines for full protection — it is given every three to four weeks until the dog is at least four months of age. Vaccination lasts for three years after the initial series and a booster one year later. • Leptospirosis: This vaccine protects canines 12 weeks and older against four different variants of Leptospira. This zoonotic disease is common throughout the US and is typically found in standing water and infected animal urine. For full protection, this vaccine requires a series. We recommend that canines over 12 weeks of age receive the first vaccine. An additional booster is needed in three to four weeks. After the initial series, this is an annual vaccine. • Bordetella (Oral): This vaccine protects canines from certain forms of Kennel Cough. It is given orally and needs to be boosted annually. We recommend canines over eight weeks receive this vaccine.

• Heartworm testing: Heartworm testing is an easy way to check if your dog has heartworms—parasites that live in the heart and lungs and can cause serious illness or even death. A small sample of blood is taken from your dog and results will be available to you the same day. Testing required for heartworm prevention and recommended for dogs over 6 months old. • FeLV/FIV testing: FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) are contagious viruses that weaken a cat’s immune system and can lead to serious illness. A simple blood test can detect these viruses, with results available in just a few minutes. We recommend testing for: •Kittens and newly adopted cats •Outdoor cats or those exposed to unknown cats •Cats showing signs of illness Early detection helps protect your cat’s health and prevent the spread to others. Microchipping: • Microchips, small transponders about the size of a grain of rice, are injected under the skin between the shoulder blades to serve as a permanent form of identification for your pet. This simple procedure can help increase the likelihood of your pet returning home if they ever get lost or stolen. The $25 fee covers the cost of the microchip and includes lifetime registration for your pet.