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Patient Resources

Helpful information, all in one place.

Use these links to prepare for your visit, care for your pet after surgery and find trusted resources.

Is this an emergency?

Helping PAW is not an emergency hospital. If your pet is having difficulty breathing, is unresponsive, bleeding heavily or experiencing another emergency, contact the nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

Before your appointment

  • Appointments are required.
  • Upload relevant medical records and vaccine history.
  • Allow approximately 72 hours for a response to a request.
  • Required deposits are applied to the final balance.
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Pre- and postoperative care

Read the complete instructions before your pet’s procedure and review them again after surgery.

Read surgery instructions →

Community cats

Community cats must arrive in a safe trap and will receive an ear tip as part of the TNR package.

View TNR information →

Frequently asked questions

Find answers about surgery, recovery, e-collars, tattoos and common clinic policies.

Read our FAQ →

Online pharmacy

Order prescription medications and pet health essentials through Chewy Pharmacy.

Visit Online Pharmacy

Additional Pet Health Related Links

These resources from Veterinary Partner, AAHA, the Companion Animal Parasite Council and IDEXX offer more detail on topics our clients often ask about. For advice specific to your pet, speak with your veterinarian.

Still need help?

Contact our team.

For appointment questions or other non-emergency inquiries, email info@helping-paw.org.

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