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Frequently asked questions about
your pet's surgery visit:
How should I prepare my pet
for surgery?
Restrict food after 10:00pm the night before the surgery. Fresh clean
water should be available at all times.
What happens when I bring
my pet to the hospital?
Surgical patients should arrive for hospital admission between 7:00 to
9:00am on the morning of surgery. Please allow yourself at least 15
minutes for surgical check-in. The doctor will perform a
pre-surgical exam and answer any questions you might have at this
time.
What happens after I leave my pet in the hospital?
After admission to the hospital, pre-surgical blood work will be performed
for patients undergoing surgery or anesthesia.
An intravenous catheter will be
placed as a safety measure for all general anesthesia patients. Prior to
the anesthetic procedure, sedatives and other medications will be
administered to prepare your pet for surgery.
Why is blood work done before having surgery or anesthesia?
Blood work is an important step for any pet undergoing anesthesia, but is
especially critical for patients over 5 years of age. Animals are very
capable of hiding illness and can suffer from disease without showing any
outward signs. A blood panel helps minimize risk of anesthesia by checking
for pre-existing liver disease, kidney disease, electrolyte disturbances,
anemia, infection and other conditions. Pre- operative blood work can also
aid the doctor in selecting what drugs are best suited for your pet, and
also which medications should be avoided.
What should I expect when picking my pet up from the hospital?
When arriving at the hospital you will meet with one of our Veterinary
Technicians who will explain your pet's medications, discharge
instructions, and answer any questions you may have.
How should I care for my pet after anesthesia?
Pets discharged the night of surgery are expected to be a little groggy.
Keep your pet in a quiet, warm, indoor environment away from other
animals. Do not allow pet to lick at incision. Use
Elizabethan collar to prevent injury to incision areas. Monitor
incisions for redness, swelling, or discharge. Return for suture
removal in 7-10 days or at any time if concerns arise.
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