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Due to illness, disease or trauma, your pet may one day require surgery. While always stressful (for both you and your pet) there are a few basic guidelines that you can follow that will make the process as complication-free as possible and put your pet on the fast road to recovery. Depending on the type of surgery, whether minor or major, your veterinarian will advise you when your pet can resume his or her normal lifestyle.
Pre-surgical instructions
- Your veterinarian will do a check-up on your pet before the surgery to determine if there are any preexisting conditions that may interfere with the surgical procedure.
- Make sure your pet is current on his or her vaccinations.
- Your veterinarian may suggest a blood test to screen for disease not apparent from a physical exam.
- You may need to administer antibiotics several days prior to major surgery to increase your pet’s ability to
fight off infection. - Your veterinarian will tell you when to withhold water and food prior to an operation.
Cutting through all the information
Due to illness, disease or trauma, your pet may one day require surgery. While always stressful (for both you and your pet) there are a few basic guidelines that you can follow that will make the process as complication-free as possible and put your pet on the fast road to recovery. Depending on the type of surgery, whether minor or major, your veterinarian will advise you when your pet can resume his or her normal lifestyle.