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Do I need to bring anything to VSC the morning of surgery?
  • If you have medications associated with the current condition/injury such as pain meds or anti-inflammatories, please bring the remainder of those medications. If you plan on not bringing these specific meds or need refills, please provide a list with what you currently give your pet, the concentration/size of the tablet, and the number of pills remaining (if any).
  • If your pet has any critical medications such as insulin, please bring those to be given to your pet during their stay with us.
  • It is best to let your pet relieve themselves before they are admitted for the surgery.
At what time do I withhold food and water before surgery day?

In most cases food is withheld at 10 pm, however, if your pet eats kibble at dinner time, food should be withheld at 7pm since dry food takes longer to digest. You pet’s water bowl can be picked up the morning of surgery.

Can I bring a personal item for my pet for the day of surgery?

Yes, you can bring a single item with you for your pet during recovery. Please keep in mind that there is always a possibility that the item is soiled or becomes misplaced when patients move to a new bed before and after surgery. Make sure that you have a picture of the item, and that it is labelled with your pet’s name and surname with a permanent marker for identification.

Should I bring my pets medications with them for surgery?

Since a variety of medications will be prescribed and or filled after surgery, it is important to know what your pet is taking. We want to ensure that there are no interactions. If you have medications and do not want a new prescription, please let us know in advance.

  • If you have medications associated with the current condition/injury such as pain meds or anti-inflammatories, please bring the remainder of those medications. If you plan on not bringing these specific meds or need refills, please provide a list with what you currently give your pet, the concentration/size of the tablet, and the number of pills remaining (if any).
  • If your pet has any critical medications such as insulin, please bring those to be given to your pet during their stay with us.