Pre-op Instructions
No food after midnight the night before surgery, no breakfast the morning of surgery. Water is okay.
Cats need to be in clean individual carriers with a towel inside.
Dogs must be on a leash, please give them time to go to the bathroom before bringing them in to the lobby.
In the days prior to surgery, please ensure your dog is clean/bathed. They will not be able to have a bath for at least two weeks following surgery.
If your pet has fleas on the day of surgery we will treat and you will be responsible for payment.
Cat drop off is from 8-8:45 and picked up at 4pm, no later.
Dog drop off is from 8-8:45am and picked up at 3:00pm, no later than 4pm.
Community cats need to be in a completely covered humane trap. They can be dropped off between 8-8:45am, pickup is at 4pm, no later. There is a $12 transfer fee for community cats arriving in a pet carrier.
Post-op Instructions
Canine Post-op
No running, jumping, playing, swimming, or other strenuous activity for 7 to 10 days. Keep your pet quiet. Pets must be kept indoors where they can stay clean, dry, and warm. No baths during the recovery period. Dogs must be walked on a leash.
Check the incision site twice daily. There should be no drainage. Redness and swelling should be minimal. Do not allow your pet to lick or chew at the incision. If this occurs, an Elizabethan collar MUST be applied to prevent additional licking and chewing that could cause infection.
Appetite should return gradually within 24 hours of surgery. Lethargy lasting for more than 24 hours post-op, diarrhea, or vomiting are not normal and your pet should be taken to your regular veterinarian. Dogs may have a slight cough for a few days after surgery.
Tonight, you may feed your pet half its normal meal, tomorrow is back to normal. Do not change your pet’s diet at this time, and do not give them junk food, table scraps, milk, or any other people food during the recovery period. This could mask post-surgical complications.
Domestic Cat Post-op
No running, jumping, playing, swimming, or other strenuous activity for 7 to 10 days. Keep your pet quiet. Pets must be kept indoors where they can stay clean, dry, and warm. No baths during the recovery period. We know cats do what they want but do not encourage any rough housing (laser light, wand toy, etc...)
Check the incision site twice daily. There should be no drainage. Redness and swelling should be minimal. Do not allow your pet to lick or chew at the incision. If this occurs, an Elizabethan collar MUST be applied to prevent additional licking and chewing that could cause infection.
Appetite should return gradually within 24 hours of surgery. Lethargy lasting for more than 24 hours post-op, diarrhea, or vomiting are not normal and your pet should be taken to your regular veterinarian.
Tonight, you may feed your pet half its normal meal, tomorrow is back to normal. Do not change your pet’s diet at this time, and do not give them junk food, table scraps, milk, or any other people food during the recovery period. This could mask post-surgical complications.
Community Cat Post-op
Do not let cats out of their trap and keep them covered at all times. Feed wet food in the trap. Males need one night of recovery and females need two.
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If your pet received vaccines today they may experience some common symptoms such as mild fever, discomfort at the injection site and/or lethargy. Rare symptoms are swelling of the face and legs, repeated vomiting or diarrhea and difficulty breathing. If your pet experiences any of these symptoms please contact your closest emergency clinic. • If your pet was microchipped today you can register it online at https://www.freepetchipregistry.com. If there are any questions or concerns directly related to the surgery during the recovery period, please text 407-676-4079. Texting is for post-surgical concerns only. If there is an emergency after hours, contact your regular veterinarian or the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Casselberry at (407) 644-4449.