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Our primary surgery day is Tuesday. On Tuesdays, our two licensed technicians and Dr. Weller work together to prepare the patients and oversee the anesthesia. However, we know it can be hard to find a convenient time with today's busy schedules. For this reason, we also offer surgery appointment on other days of the week at your convenience. Please inquire with the front office staff as to the availability of other surgery days. 2. What time do I need to drop my pet off for surgery? We ask that you bring your pet to the hospital between 8:00 and 8:30am on the morning of surgery. Your pet will be examined by the doctor and a safe anesthesia protocol will be designed for them. Surgeries are completed in the morning and then you pet will be closely monitored in recovery. 3. Are there any special instructions before surgery? Please withhold food after 9:00 pm the night before surgery. Make sure your pet has fresh water available at all times. 4. How long will it take to drop my pet off for surgery? Please plan on 10 to 15 minutes to speak to a technician when dropping your pet off. They will need to ask questions about the recent health of your pet, any history of seizures, emergency contact numbers, and any other procedures to be performed while your pet is in the hospital. Only the owner of the pet can sign a consent form for a surgical procedure. If a relative, friend, or person under the age of 18 will be dropping off you pet - please call ahead of time and give consent for the procedure. 5. What time will I pick my pet up? Our licensed technicians monitor the patients very closely after anesthesia. Once a patient is awake and able to stand and eat, they are able to go home. Most patient are ready to go home between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. A surgery technician will call you after the surgery and discuss what time your pet can go home. Cats being declawed must stay in the hospital the night after surgery for no additional charge. All patients are welcome to spend the night in the hospital after surgery for no additional charge. We are often asked about the risks of anesthesia. There are always risks with anesthesia. However, with modern medicines and monitoring, anesthesia is safer now than it has ever been. At, Newaygo Veterinary Services, we use the latests anesthesia protocols and monitoring techniques to make the experience as safe as possible. We use the same care with your pet that we use on our own pets. Our anesthesia protocols are among the top in the area, and we are very proud of our safety record. For many surgeries, we use absorbable sutures underneath the skin. These will dissolve on their own and don't need to be removed. Some surgeries require skin stitches or staples. These are usually removed by our technicians 10 to 14 days after surgery. There is no charge for removal of sutures - you just need to make an appointment with our front office staff. Anything that causes pain in people can be expected to cause pain in animals. Pets may not show the same symptoms of pain as people do, but you can be sure they feel it. For dogs, we recommend an oral anti-inflamatory the day after surgery and a few days after to lessen the risk of discomfort and swelling. Because ibuprofen, Tylenol, and aspirin are not recommend in dogs and cats, we use newer medications designed specifically for pets. These medication are safe and effective at controlling pain. The cost of the medication ranges from $10 to $15, depending on the size of your dog. Recent advances in pain medications have allowed for better pain control in cats than ever before. We recommend pain medication for all cats undergoing a surgical procedure. For cats that are declawed, we offer additional pain medications. 9. What other decisions do I need to make? While your pet is under anesthesia, it is the ideal time to perform other minor procedures. If you would like an estimate for these extra services, please call ahead of time. You will need to let the technician know if you would like you pet to have:
10. Do you require vaccines prior to surgery? For your pet's own safety, we do request that they are vaccinated prior to surgery. We ask that dogs have DHLPP and Rabies vaccines and cats have PCRP and Rabies vaccines. 11. What is the cost of spay or neuter surgery? The cost depends on the procedure being performed and the size of the animal. Included in the price is the physical exam, anesthesia pre-medication, anesthesia induction medication, isoflurane anesthesia, the surgical procedure, anesthesia monitoring, sutures, sterile pack charge, sterile gown and glove charge, recovery stay, and overnight hospitalization if requested. At Newaygo Veterinary Services, we believe that spaying and neutering pets is one of the most important services that we offer. The pet overpopulation crisis has left shelters full and millions of animals to be euthanized each year. Due to our strong belief, we keep our surgery prices as low as possible. However, our pets are part of our families. We choose to use the safest anesthesia and top notch surgical techniques and equipment to care for our families. We treat your pets as our own, and we will not compromise their safety by offering a lower quality surgery experience. |
