If your veterinarian recommends surgery for your pet, you may feel anxious, as your pet is one of the family. When Veterinarians in Fort Wayne Indiana, perform surgery on your pet, the animal will be taken care of by qualified and caring professionals. Read the questions and answers below so you’ll know what to expect when your pet has surgery.
Q.) Are there any special instructions to follow before the surgical procedure?
A.) Because your pet will be given an anesthesia before the surgery, do not let your pet eat after 8:00 the night before the procedure. Your pet is allowed to drink water before bedtime and on the morning of the surgery.
Q.) How are the animals prepared for surgery at the clinic?
A.) As soon as you drop your pet off at the animal clinic for surgery, the veterinarian will take blood from your pet and test it. The veterinarian does a blood test on your pet to confirm the animal is healthy enough for surgery. Next, the vet will give your pet an anesthesia so the animal won’t feel any pain during the surgery. After prepping the surgical site by shaving your pet’s fur and sterilizing the area, the veterinarian will perform the surgery. Your pet’s vital signs are carefully monitored throughout the surgical procedure. After the surgery is finished, your pet is taken to the recovery area where a staff member continues to monitor the animal.
Q.) What kind of care does an animal need right after surgery?
A.) When you take your pet home after surgery, the animal may be groggy for the remainder of the day. Place your pet in a quiet area of your house so the animal can rest without any distractions. Keep other pets in the household separated from the animal that just had the surgery. Offer food and water, but don’t be alarmed if your pet doesn’t eat or drink that day. If your pet seems to be in distress or has heavy bleeding at the surgical site, contact Veterinarians in Fort Wayne Indiana immediately.
Dupont Veterinary Clinic offers preventative care, vaccinations, parasite screening, surgical procedures and emergency care for your pets. This full-service clinic treats small animals, birds and reptiles.
