Getting a New Pet

Tips from Great Falls Animal Hospital

So you’re ready for your family to grow? Getting a new pet is always an exciting time – whether you’re adopting a middle-aged abandoned dog or starting anew with a kitten. In every case, we’re here for you and your new pet today, next month, and in 10+ years. If you are about to become a new pet parent, visit our New Clients page to discover and learn all about what to expect, download essential new pet forms, and more!

There are many things for you to take into consideration when adding another furry friend to your family. Do you already have pets? What “tricks” will you (or should you) teach your pet? What kind of food should you buy? How do you make this affordable?

The first step is to make an appointment with your veterinarian so they can examine the pet, administer the appropriate vaccinations, and do a few tests to make sure he or she is happy and healthy. While at this visit, it is important to talk to your vet about two things:

If you’re adopting or buying a baby animal, you should also start thinking about training. There is a plethora of helpful information out there on what you should teach your pet and the best way to go about doing this. Pet Health Network, the ASPCA, and Vetstreet all offer themselves as informative and valuable resources.

Here are some more valuable links to help you along you and your pet’s journey:

If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our office at (703) 759-2330. We hope you and your new pet create rich and fun memories together!

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I have been taking my Siberian Husky here since I moved 5 years ago and I have nothing but a positive experience every time. Due to a change in staff, I recently switched to Dr Luckenbach and she too was incredible with my stubborn husky. My girl was in mood this week and wanted no parts of her annual vet visit but both Dr Luckenbach and the Vet Tech Megan were so patient and caring. People may say that QVC costs more than other places (pricing seems far to me), but you get what you pay for and my animals deserve the best. Whether it's an annual visit, emergency, surgery to remove cancer, or for boarding, I recommend them 10 out of 10 times!
The staff was so helpful and this place is gorgeous. Unfortunately our cat Marty consumed part of a rubber stretchy fidget and we had to make the 1.5 hour drive from Scranton at 11pm. After showing up to the vet in Wilkes Barre and being told it was a 15 hour wait, I called others in the area and their wait times were 2-6 hours. Quakertown had no wait, and did inform me that there were two people in the queue on their way but even when we got there, the other people were already in rooms and we were taken right away. Speaking on the phone with the scheduler, he was very clear about where to park, what doors we needed to use, etc. The lady at the front desk was great and enjoyed seeing Marty. The vet was incredibly helpful and explained things in easy to understand language and showed us the Xrays. While there was nothing more they could do and we just had to wait it out, I left feeling like I had done everything I could do and felt confident about caring for my cat until he passed the item. Thankfully I found the item on the floor in 48 hours. I would gladly visit them, and pay the money, again any time I need an emergency vet. I highly recommend them.
Three times I have had to use the vets ER. It’s reassuring that the hospital is open 24/7. Because we use Quakertown vets for regular care, vaccines and well checkups we are not charged the ER fees. My older lab was recently found to have heart failure. Due to the vet finding it when he was there for another reason, led to Alex getting early treatment. They have every specialist one could need. Frosty our German shepherd puppy was found to have a GI infection and treated. I can always get an appointment fairly quickly. The staff are great, understanding, very competent and knowledgeable. They take the time to care for my boys and answer my questions so I can make an educated informed decision caring for them.
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