Pre-surgery instructions
Cats
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<li>Please stop giving food or treats after 10 p.m. the night before surgery, and no breakfast or treats the day of surgery. Water is okay.</li>
<li>Cats must be in a pet carrier, either a plastic kennel type or a cardboard pet carrier. For the safety of our staff and the pets in our care, please do not use regular cardboard boxes or cat leashes.</li>
<li>If you have more than one cat, each should be in its own carrier.</li>
<li>Carriers should be labeled with the animal's name and your last name; use masking or duct tape if you want to avoid marking directly on the carrier.</li>
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Dogs
<ul>
<li>Please stop giving food or treats after 10 p.m. the night before surgery, and no breakfast or treats the day of surgery. Water is okay.</li>
<li>Please walk your dog before dropping them off so that they have time to pee and poop before arriving.</li>
<li>Please leave your dog in your vehicle until you have checked in and completed check-in. Please make sure your <a href="documents/Departments/AnimalShelter/SAS-surgery-consent-form.pdf">consent form</a> is filled out before your appointment to prevent delays in the check-in process. We will have paper copies of the consent form available if you are unable to fill it out ahead of time.</li>
<li>Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier when they enter the clinic. Carriers should be labeled with the animal's name and your last name; use masking or duct tape if you want to avoid marking directly on the carrier.</li>
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<p>We strive for a low-stress clinic visit for your pet whenever possible. If your dog shows signs of aggression or is very fearful during admission, you may be asked to stay in the clinic with your dog until we can administer pre-anesthesia medication and it can be safely sedated and placed in a kennel.</p>