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Your
pet 1. No food is permitted after 9 pm on the evening prior to the operation 2. Water can be given until your pet is admitted 3. Dogs should be allowed to urinate/ defaecate before arriving at the surgery 4. Cats must be kept indoors the night before the operation and have access to a litter tray. 5. Small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters etc. should be allowed access to food and water until they are admitted.
On arriving at the surgery your pet will be admitted by the veterinary surgeon or nurse. You will be asked to sign a consent form for anaesthesia and the procedure to be performed. You will also be asked for a phone number where you can be contacted during the day in case of emergency. If you require an estimate of the cost of the procedure please ask at this point NB The person signing the consent form must be over 18 years of age. IF YOU HAVE ANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS OR ARE CONCERNED WITH ANY ASPECT OF YOUR PETS HEALTH BEFORE THE OPERATION PLEASE MENTION THIS NOW.
It is usually possible for your pet to return home the same day as his/her procedure is carried out. Normally you will be asked to phone the surgery between 2 & 3 pm to arrange a time for collection. We expect that pets that have had routine surgeries will be collected between 4 pm and 5 pm. Pets that have had more major operations or whose after care needs to be discussed with the vet will normally be ready for collection between 4 pm and 6 pm.
Wherever possible it is advisable to arrange private transport for your pet, even if you only live a short distance away. A secure box or pet carrier MUST be provided for cats & small mammals. Dogs should be on a lead and you may find a old blanket or sheet useful for the back seat of the car. Aftercare
will be discussed when you come to collect your pet. |