PRECAUTION
Preparing your pet for surgery
PRE-SURGERY PREPARATION/
BEFORE SURGERY
Booking
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Make sure there's no health complication before a surgery, advisable to book a
pre-surgery check up -
Book an appointment with us for the Surgery.
Understanding
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Don't hesitate to contact us on the importance and risk of the scheduled surgery.
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Have them groomed or bathed ahead of time.​
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The animal have to undergo fasting before Surgery (further details below)
ON THE DAY OF SURGERY
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Dogs and Cats have to fast (No FOOD & DRINK) for 12 hours before surgery. Rabbits have to fast for 2 hours but no more than 4 hours.​​
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When you come to pick them up make sure the carrier/cage is big and firm enough for them to lie down comfortably and to avoid breathing restriction
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Preparing pad in the carrier/cage is ideal as there might have uncontrollable excretion
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Buy an E-Collar fit for it's size.
POST SURGERY/ AFTER SURGERY
Listen to Doctor's Post-Surgery Instruction Closely
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You may feed your cat/ dog soft food and water 1/3 the normal amount, 5 hours AFTER they wake up for 2 days.​
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Rabbits should be fed immediately after waking up (Cannot fast for more than 4 hours)
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Separate them from other pets for the first 24 hours.
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E-collar must be on at all times until it's time for stitches removal.
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Restrict or limit their activities.​
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Keep the surgical wound clean at all times.​
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Talk to your vet about any concerns.
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Stitches can be removed after 7-10 days