Pre-Surgical Protocol
We suggest following this protocol to ensure the best possible surgery procedure and recovery for your pet:
- Do not feed your pet after 8pm the night before surgery
- Walk your dog the morning before surgery so your pet can eliminate (urinate and defecate)
- If your pet is on medication, please inform us
Before the surgical procedure, we will do one or all of the following:
- Administer an anti-inflammatory injection
- Administer an injection for pain relief
- Apply a fentanyl patch
- Perform an epidural and nerve block
Depending on the procedure performed and the discomfort of your pet, your doctor may prescribe pain relieving medication to take home with you.
