Pre-surgical Information

Pre-surgical Information

      The doctors approach every surgical case with utmost care.  Anesthesia, surgical monitoring, and surgical technique are continually updated to help ensure your pet's safety.

•  Pre-surgical blood tests are recommended before any anesthesia.

•  Anesthesias used are the same agents as used in human surgery.  Isoflurane® is the primary gas utilized.

•  Pulse oximeters and respiratory monitors are used to measure blood oxygen levels throughout the procedure.

•  All surgery is performed with sterile instruments and gloves, just as in our human counterparts.  Separate sterile packs are used for each animal.  We will not lower our high standards of quality veterinary surgery for any reason.

•  Most surgical cases are sent home the same day of surgery.