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Spays and Neuters

 

We believe in the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet both from an overall health and pet over-population points of view. These procedures can increase your pet's average life expectancy between 3 and 5 years as well as preventing an extra burden on our SPCA's. As a result, we have prepared an package for your convenience. Some of the procedures are provided at no charge while others are discounted to promote this very important procedure. Below you will find a description of all the procedures that we recommend for pets total care package.

 

Pre-Surgical Examination

At this visit, Dr. Mulder or Dr. Jackson and one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians will thoroughly examine your pet, checking all the vital signs as well as looking for any conditions that may be of concern. Even though your pet has been examined several times during the vaccine series, some birth defects and genetic abnormalities cannot be detected until maturity. In addition, a blood sample is drawn at this visit.

 

Pre-Surgical Blood Tests

There are some conditions that simply cannot be detected by examination only. Even though undetectable on an examination, some kidney, liver or blood clotting problems can cause problems when your pet is stressed with anaesthetic and surgery. This simple blood test can ensure that your pet is in the lowest risk category for the upcoming anaesthetic and surgery.

 

12 Hour Fast

The night before the scheduled surgery, your pet should be fasted from food but may have as much water as is normal. For some families, trying not to feed your pet after 6:00 pm on the night before surgery is just too much to ask. We offer our kennels for overnight boarding if you cannot be certain that your pet doesn't sneak some food.

 

Admission

After you leave your pet with us between 7:30 and 8:30 am on the day of the surgery, a check of the vital signs is done. Then a sedative and a pain medication are administered. Very soon your loved one is snoozing in their comfortable kennel, well padded with a soft fleece. Once they are totally relaxed, a small patch of hair is shaved from one of the legs to place an IV catheter. This allows safe and smooth administration of the anaesthetic as well as IV fluids given during the surgery.

 

Surgery

After the initial anaesthetic is administered, your pet breaths a mixture of oxygen and isoflurane, a very safe and rapid anaesthetic. The surgery site is shaved and prepared for surgery. New technology allows us to monitor your pet's oxygen blood level with a non-invasive oximeter. During the surgery, special synthetic absorbable sutures are used to prevent suture reactions and pain. After the sterilization surgery has been completed, any optional procedures are performed. These may include implanting a microchip, repairing a hernia or removing dew claws. Your pet is then transferred to one of our ICU cages to be monitored until fully recovered from the anaesthetic. The IV catheter is removed and your pet is transferred to a ward cage to await your arrival.

 

Discharge

You will notice how alert your pet is. Rapid acting anaesthetics allow this procedure to be performed on an out-patient basis but don't let their alertness trick you. Although the isoflurane anaesthetic has gone very quickly, your pet has still had a major abdominal surgery. Follow the instructions for your pet very carefully. You will be shown which anti-lick option would be best for your pet. If you have any questions or concerns after you have left for home, Dr. Mulder carries a 24 hour pager for your assistance. Do not hesitate to call 753-7257 or 448-4579 if you have any concerns.

 

10-14 days Post Op

Even though all of the buried sutures are absorbable, the surgical site should still be inspected by one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians. Occasionally a surface stitch will need to be removed. Don't forget to book this visit before you leave.

January 29, 2009

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To provide medical excellence & friendly advice in an atmosphere of Godly compassion to enable you to make wise healthcare choices for your family pet.

 

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