After a thorough examination of your pet's
illness we may suggest if a surgical procedure is necessary. This is prescribed to ensure
that your pet leads a long and healthy life. We have surgical
facilities inside our hospital.
In order to perform surgical procedures we utilize anesthetical
agents and pain relief.
General anesthesia is accomplished by the use of a number of
drugs. These drugs can be administered by injection between the
superficial layers of skin, into the muscle, or directly into
the blood system. We also use inhalant anesthesia, Isoflurane
with oxygen.
We will provide you
with specific instructions about feeding and watering your pet, the
day prior to your pet's surgery. Inform the hospital staff if
your pet was inadvertently fed or watered beyond the times
suggested by us. You will be given additional instructions at
the time of your pet's admission to our hospital. Our staff is
always available to answer any last minute questions you might
have about the surgery.
Upon entering the hospital, make sure that your
pet is adequately restrained on a leash that is attached to an
appropriate sized collar. You can transport small dogs or cats
in a suitable sized ventilated carrier.
After the surgery we will provide you a progress report and our
findings. We will also provide the instructions for the post
surgical care.
Common surgical procedures performed at the hospital include:
