Anaesthesia

Canine and Feline pre-anaesthetic advice

• Do not feed your pet after 10pm the night before they are due to come in for surgery.

• Your pet is allowed access to water overnight.

• Please take dogs to the toilet in the morning before their admission appointment.

• Try not to allow your pet to become too dirty before coming in for an operation as you may not be able to bath them for 7 days.

• Please tell us at the admission appointment if your pet has experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, sneezing or coughing.

What is a pre-anaesthetic blood test?

Like you, our greatest concern is the wellbeing of your pet. Your pet will receive a full physical examination prior to anaesthesia and or surgery to ensure the safest anaesthetic possible.

We also recommend a pre-anaesthetic blood test which is similar to those your own doctor would run on you prior to anaesthesia. This can pick up potential problems that could cause complications (e.g. kidney disease).

These tests can also provide a reference point in the future, if the health of your pet changes. The cost of the test is an additional £68.00.