Surgical Information Packet

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Dear Client, your pet is scheduled in the near future for a surgical procedure. We have put together this packet to help you better understand how the day of surgery will flow for you and your pet. Please read all the way to the bottom. You will need to read our overview & complete 2 forms, which are available at the bottom of this page

Step 1: Carefully read the overview (below)
Step 2: Review and submit the Surgical Information Form (below)
Step 3: Review and submit the Anesthesia/Surgery Consent Form (below)

Overview

At least one week prior to the appointment your pet will be scheduled for pre-anesthetic bloodwork. This is to help us be sure your pet is as healthy as possible for anesthesia and surgery. We are checking a CBC, chemistry, and electrolytes. In pets under 1 year of age or never had any surgical procedure before clotting times will also be assessed. (veterinary partner link under inhouse labs)
We will confirm with you the appointment drop off time on the surgery day 24 to 48 hours prior to the day of the procedure.
You will receive instructions on any preparation you will need to do with your pet prior to the day of the procedure.
- No food or water after midnight
- If your pet is on any medications, please ask us if your pet should receive that medication the morning of the procedure.
Please make arrangements for you pet to be dropped off the morning of the procedure at the scheduled time, unless other arrangements have been made a head of time. At drop off, our team will be happy to answer any questions/concerns you have and collect the consent form. Plan to be in the clinic for 15 minutes.
The veterinary assistant will escort your pet to the surgical prep area to wait for their surgery.
If any questions arise, the doctor or technician may reach out to you at the contact number provided on the consent form. After the doctor is done with procedures, he or she will reach out to let you know how the procedure went, how your pet is doing, discuss home instructions and schedule a pick-up time. You are welcome to call and check on your pet at any time.
When you arrive a Veterinary Client Service Representative will collect payment and then you will be placed in a room where an assistant or technician will go over the home instructions and any medications going home. You will receive a written copy of the home instructions. If you do not understand any instructions, please make sure you let the staff know this so they can explain further.

We want the day of your pet’s procedure to be a pleasant experience. We do understand that the day of or even days leading up to the procedure can be stressful. Please let our staff know of any concerns you may have about the upcoming procedure. We look forward to serving you and your pet.

The BloomingPaws’ Clinic Team

Surgical Information Form

Consent(Required)

I agree to the following:

Anesthetic procedures

We use a combination of pre-anesthetic medications/injections and/or inhalant anesthetics to achieve optimum levels of sedation/anesthesia that are safe for your pet.

For short procedures, an injectable anesthetic is given alone that produces a good plane of surgical anesthesia with a quick recovery time.

For most procedures, a premedication is given to decrease any anxiety your pet is experiencing, then an IV catheter is placed and an injectable anesthetic is given to induce anesthesia. Next an endotracheal tube is placed to protect and maintain the airways. Your pet is then placed on gas anesthesia, isoflurane, which is very safe and is the best way for us to achieve and maintain the depth of anesthesia that is needed.

Monitoring
 Prior to any procedure performed, the doctor will perform an exam to be sure that your pet still appears healthy to undergo the anesthesia.

We have a monitor connected to the pet that gives us readings of heart rate, CO2 levels, oxygen levels, EKG and blood pressure. In addition to this, we have one assistant who is dedicated to monitoring your pet’s vital signs throughout the entire procedure.

Pain Management
We know how important pain management is for your pet to recover and heal quickly after procedures. Our premedication’s and injectable anesthetics given provide pain control. The doctor performs an incisional block with a local anesthetic after the procedure is done. We also perform laser therapy after all procedures but mass removals. Your pet either receives a long-acting pain medication in the clinic before discharge (cats) or will go home with medication for pain control.

IV Fluids
As mentioned before, all pets receive an IV catheter. This allows quick access to a vein if life saving medication is needed and also allows us to provide IV fluids. All pets over the age of seven and all procedures that will take longer than 15 minutes receive IV fluids. These fluids help support the blood pressure during anesthetic procedures.

Potential Surgical Complications

Canine and Feline Spay 
1. Bleeding
2. Infection
3. Recurrent Heat
4. Urinary Incontinence
5. Weight Gain
6. Suture reaction
Canine and Feline Neuter
1. Bleeding
2. Infection
3. Scrotal swelling
4. Suture reaction (canine only)
Mass removal
1. Bleeding
2. Infection
3. Swelling and Drainage
4. Suture reaction
5. Mass reoccurrence
Canine and Feline Teeth Cleaning and Tooth Extraction
1. Bleeding
2. Not Eating or Drinking
3. Vomiting
4. Retained Roots
5. Oronasal fistulas

It is important to understand there is always risk associate with anesthetic or surgical procedures. We strive to provide the highest quality of care for your pet. Thank you for entrusting us with your pet!

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