Dechra Brand Guidelines

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Caring for your pet before and after an operation

Getting ready for your pet’s operation There are a number of things your Veterinary Surgeon will do prior to your pet’s operation to help minimise the risks and help your pet recover as quickly as possible. Your pet will be thoroughly examined and your Veterinary Surgeon may choose to perform pre-operative blood and urine tests. At this stage your input is vital. You will know your pet better than anyone, so please make sure you tell your Veterinary Surgeon all about your pet’s lifestyle, character, previous medical history, vaccinations, and any medications she/he currently takes. How to prepare for your pet’s visit: • Food and drink – It may be necessary for your pet to fast the night before an operation to prevent nausea. It is important that you follow the directions given by your Veterinary Surgeon. • Keep indoors - Cats in particular should be kept indoors from the night before to ensure fasting and also to make sure that they are present in the morning to go to the veterinary clinic. • Urination - On the morning of the operation try to encourage your pet to go to the toilet, by providing a clean litter tray for cats or taking your dog on a short walk, before leaving home to go to the clinic. • Avoid stress – Your pet will reflect your feelings so help them by acting as calmly and normally as possible. Once you arrive at the clinic you may consider leaving your pet outside or in the car whilst you register them with the clinic if they aren’t comfortable in a waiting room with other animals.

Most pets will undergo a procedure during their lifetime where they require anaesthesia or sedation.

It is perfectly natural to feel a bit worried when your pet is having an operation. General (or full) anaesthesia is most commonly used in pets as it causes the least discomfort and stress to the animal. It means that they will be unconscious during the procedure so will be unaware of what is happening and will feel no pain. This leaflet is designed to give you information on what to expect and to provide you with some hints and tips to help your pet prepare for, and recover from, their procedure.

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