A SPAY is not "JUST" a SPAY

   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 4-6 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery.

A procedure such as an ovariohysterectomy (spay) is a major surgery.

 We follow the protocol below with our surgeries:

1.        PRE- SURGICAL BLOOD PROFILE

We are checking a complete blood count, liver, and kidney values. If any values are abnormal, we may postpone the surgery to investigate the cause.

2.       PRE-SURGICAL EXAMINATION

We are performing a complete examination to make sure that the patient is healthy.

3.       PRE-SURGICAL EKG

We are checking the heart muscle performance.

4.       PRE-SURGICAL/POST SURGICAL PAIN MEDICATIONS

We use several types of pain management medications, and give them by injection and/or orally.

5.       SEDATIVE/ TRANQUILIZER

We give these medications to relax the patient before general anesthesia.

6.       INTRAVENOUS CATHETER

We insert an intravenous catheter usually in a front leg. This allows for I.V. fluid and medication administration before, during, and after surgery.

7.       INHALANT ANESTHESIA

We use Isoflurane or Sevoflurane, the safest gas anesthetics for patients. All patients are intubated for maximum oxygenation and anesthesia control.

8.       LASER SURGERY

The addition of laser surgery gives additional pain and swelling control, decreases bleeding, and in many cases, decreases surgery time.

9.       SURGICAL MOITORING WITH EKG, PULSE OXIMETER, RESPIRATION, TEMPERATURE, BLOOD PRESSURE

Your pet is monitored by a technician until the pet is out of recovery.

10.    POST- OP PAIN MANAGEMENT

Patients are sent home with pain control medications.