We’ve created a helpful guide on the link below. Make sure to communicate any concerns and questions with your regular veterinarian’s office throughout the process.
Your regular veterinarian should provide a work-up of your pet prior to scheduling surgery, which may vary slightly by the type of surgery required. Before all procedures, bloodwork will be required before the month of surgery. The majority of cases will also require radiographs to be taken prior to surgery. Before scheduling surgery, we will request all necessary records from your regular veterinarian to review your case, so you will be notified by your veterinarian if any additional diagnostics are needed.
No payments are made by pet parents to our team directly. Estimates are provided by your veterinarian’s office being that they provide all of the in-house medical care and anesthesia.
Your regular office may require a deposit prior to scheduling your pet’s procedure.
While each pet and procedure is unique, there are some similarities across the board on post-operative expectations. Most pets will be groggy the day of their surgery and may be quiet the following day as well. Your pet will be sent home with medications which may include pain medications, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and/or sedatives. You will receive instructions on rest and exercise restrictions specific to the procedure your pet received. The majority of pet’s return to their normal selves within the first few days following a procedure, though this varies based on pet’s age, any pre-existing conditions, and type of procedure performed. Additional notes on how to prepare for your pet’s recovery can be found on our preparation guide here: How to prepare for your pet’s procedure.
For your pet’s first night home, we recommend giving them smaller amounts of food and water than you normally would to prevent any nausea or vomiting. If your pet had surgery involving the face or jaw, specific feeding directions may be described on your discharge instructions.
We work with your regular veterinary team to provide as pain-free an experience as possible for your pet. Your pet will be provided with injectable pain medications from your veterinarian prior to any procedure that our team performs. When you pick up your pet from the hospital, medications will be dispensed to help provide post-operative pain relief for your pet at home.
Additionally, the majority of our procedures are able to receive an injectable pain medication called Nocita that can provide local pain blocking for up to 72 hours. This is particularly helpful for orthopedic procedures or procedures that involve larger incisions. More information on this medication can be found on our article about it here: Nocita
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