My pet is booked in for an operation - what do I need to do?
Dogs and Cats - On the evening before an operation dogs and cats should eat a normal meal, but have any remaining food taken away by 8:00pm. This is to reduce the risk of complications related to vomiting under anaesthetic. Fresh water should be available overnight and taken away by 7:30am on the morning of admission. Cats should be kept indoors the night before admission to avoid 'going walkabout' and possibly also eating elsewhere. Please get in touch if your pet is diabetic, or a puppy/kitten.
Pocket Pets - Unlike cats and dogs, small mammals must NOT be fasted prior to surgery as they are unable to vomit and their metabolism and bowel function differs significantly from that of a dog or cat. We will encourage your pet to eat as soon as possible after he or she has recovered from the anaesthetic. This is best achieved with a diet that is familiar to your pet. Please bring along a small quantity of their food or greens normally fed, in a small, labelled container. It is also useful to bring along their usual preference of a drinking bottle or bowl so that they can drink soon after recovering from surgery.
On the morning of the operation
After the operation or procedure
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