Surgery FAQs

We kindly request that you bring your pet to the hospital in the morning between 7 am and 8 am. Please ensure that your pet does not eat any food (including treats, table scraps, etc.) after midnight the previous night. Providing a small amount of water in the morning is okay.

While we cannot provide an exact time due to potential emergencies, we assure you that we will call you as soon as your pet gets out of surgery.

The duration of your pet’s stay after a surgical procedure will vary. Some pets may be ready to go home a few hours after they have recovered from anesthesia, while others might require overnight care at the hospital under 24-hour supervision due to pain management or intravenous fluid requirements. In cases of more severe illness, the hospitalization period might extend for several days. Our primary objective is to reunite pets with their families as soon as possible. Typically, discharge occurs after 10 am, though your attending doctor will let you know the specific time you can pick up your pet.

Generally, yes. However, it’s important to note that some pets might experience mild queasiness due to anesthesia, and their appetite might take a few days to fully return to normal.

Your pet’s doctor or another member of the medical team will provide detailed guidance on administering medications to your pet. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

It’s perfectly normal for gastrointestinal activity to slow down temporarily after surgery, particularly due to the effects of anesthesia and pain medications. It’s not uncommon for pets to go without a bowel movement for a period of 3 to 5 days under these circumstances.

Yes, this is a typical and anticipated reaction of the skin following a surgical procedure. Applying ice for 5-10 minutes every 8 hours after surgery can help alleviate swelling. However, the swelling usually resolves on its own within 3 to 5 days.

Surgery FAQs

We kindly request that you bring your pet to the hospital in the morning between 7 am and 8 am. Please ensure that your pet does not eat any food (including treats, table scraps, etc.) after midnight the previous night. Providing a small amount of water in the morning is okay.

While we cannot provide an exact time due to potential emergencies, we assure you that we will call you as soon as your pet gets out of surgery.

The duration of your pet’s stay after a surgical procedure will vary. Some pets may be ready to go home a few hours after they have recovered from anesthesia, while others might require overnight care at the hospital under 24-hour supervision due to pain management or intravenous fluid requirements. In cases of more severe illness, the hospitalization period might extend for several days. Our primary objective is to reunite pets with their families as soon as possible. Typically, discharge occurs after 10 am, though your attending doctor will let you know the specific time you can pick up your pet.

Generally, yes. However, it’s important to note that some pets might experience mild queasiness due to anesthesia, and their appetite might take a few days to fully return to normal.

Your pet’s doctor or another member of the medical team will provide detailed guidance on administering medications to your pet. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

It’s perfectly normal for gastrointestinal activity to slow down temporarily after surgery, particularly due to the effects of anesthesia and pain medications. It’s not uncommon for pets to go without a bowel movement for a period of 3 to 5 days under these circumstances.

Yes, this is a typical and anticipated reaction of the skin following a surgical procedure. Applying ice for 5-10 minutes every 8 hours after surgery can help alleviate swelling. However, the swelling usually resolves on its own within 3 to 5 days.