We perform surgeries Monday to Thursday.
THE DAY BEFORE THE SURGERY
Remember not to feed your pet after midnight before the surgery. You pet can still have water through the night and in the morning of the surgery.
SURGERY DROP-OFF
Please bring your pet to the drop-off appointment at the designated time. We will weigh your pet, and we will ask you to fill the surgery paperwork The veterinarian will check your pet and discuss the procedure with you, including the risks of the anesthesia, and the risks of the procedure. After the exam, your pet will stay with us for the day. Please remain available through the day, so we can contact you if needed.
SURGERY PICK-UP
Please come to pick up your pet at the designated time in the afternoon. Pick up time is no later than 4:30 PM. Please note:Payment for the procedure is due at the time of surgery pick-up.
- For most surgeries your pet needs to be very well rested for 10 to 14 days after the procedure.
- You might need to confine your pet to a small room or keep him or her in a kennel for that period.
- Your pet needs to be away from other pets.
- You can take your pet outside for very short and slow walks, preferably only to the bathroom and back to the house.
- Make sure to walk your pet with a leash.
- Running, jumping, fetching, playing with the ball or chasing other pets should be avoided.
- Your pet should not lick the incision area. We suggest to use E-Collar for at least 10 to 14 days after the procedure. During this time, the E-Collar needs to be placed around your pet’s neck all day.
- For most of the procedures you can feed your pet at the same evening.
AFTER THE SURGERY
Please note: Payment for the procedure is due at the time of surgery pick-up.