FAQs

Our veterinarians in Laurel, Maryland, will recommend a vaccination schedule based on your pet's age, breed, and lifestyle. Common vaccinations include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and feline leukemia virus. You can bring your pet at any stage, whether a newborn or a senior cat or dog, and we will provide the exact schedule of vaccines.

Annual physical exams are recommended for most pets in Brenner Animal Hospital. Our veterinarian may recommend more frequent exams for certain pets based on their age, health conditions, or lifestyle.

The frequency of dental cleanings will depend on your pet's oral health. Most pets benefit from dental cleanings at least once a year. You can bring your pet to our clinic in Laurel, Maryland, and our vets can recommend the right line of cleaning.

Signs of dental disease in pets include bad breath, excessive drooling, difficulty eating, and pawing at the mouth. If you notice these and any other unnatural behavior, you can contact us.

At Brenner Animal Hospital, we offer a variety of surgical procedures, including spay and neuter surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, dental surgeries, and soft tissue surgeries. We will first assess the condition of your pet and then recommend the surgery it needs.

Recovery time after surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and your pet's overall health. Our veterinarians will provide you with specific instructions for post-operative care. We will try to guide you on how best you can take care of them after the operation, so that they recover faster.

The turnaround time for diagnostic test results in Brenner Animal Hospital can vary depending on the specific test and the complexity of the case. For routine blood, urine, and fecal tests, results are often available within a few days. More complex tests, such as advanced imaging or specialized lab analyses, may take longer. If you have any concerns about the timeline for your pet's test results, please don't hesitate to contact our office.