Operations
Surgical cases are usually admitted between 8.30am and 10.30am.
Before the operation
- You will be asked to confirm that your dog or cat has been given no food from 8.00pm the previous evening. Water can be left out up to the morning of their operation.
- Birds and other small pets (for example guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters and ferrets) should not be fasted before surgery. They can bring their own post-op feed and their water feeder with them.
- We will also ask for your signature on a consent form.
On the day
Usually your pet will receive a premed after admission, before their operation. In the case of very nervous dogs, some owners may wish to wait while their pet is given its premed.
We routinely use an analgesic (pain-relieving) injection as part of the anaesthetic to reduce discomfort after the operation.
Going home
Pets are generally sent home the same day, but if an animal is too poorly to be discharged it will be kept overnight under the close supervision of the veterinary surgeon.
All animals are carefully monitored throughout their stay.
Find out more about our operating theatre and facilities and our in-patient care.