Questions to Ask Before Pet Surgery

If your pet is about to undergo a surgical procedure, it can seem a little overwhelming. To help you to organize your thoughts, be sure to know the answers to these questions before you leave our Broomfield, IL, veterinarian office. We at Animal Oasis of the Rockies know a lot about questions to ask our veterinary staff before pet surgery.

1. Why does my pet need this surgery? While the vet will not recommend any unnecessary procedures for your pet, it's a good idea to make sure you understand exactly what the procedure is going to do and what the expected outcome will be. Specifically, make sure you understand if the surgery will give your pet a good chance at a full recovery, or if your pet will still have issues afterward.

2. What should my pet do before the surgery? If your pet is undergoing anesthesia, odds are good that the animal hospital will demand that he or she not eat or drink anything for several hours prior to the surgery. If your pet does get to some food by accident, let our office know as soon as possible. We will likely need to reschedule the pet surgery.

3. What will recovery look like? Know how long your pet will be in recovery at our animal hospital and what to expect once you take him or her home. Ask about when you can offer food or drink, write down their medicine schedule, and make sure you know what activities they are barred from. Also ask about what to do in case of an emergency.

Also make sure you're perfectly clear on how any medicine should be administered before the surgery. Ideally, write down the medicine schedule so nothing becomes confused.

Visit Us for Pet Surgery and Veterinary Service from a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital

If you have any additional questions beyond the ones on this list, don't hesitate to call our veterinary office at (303) 900-7765 for Animal Oasis of the Rockies serving Broomfield, IL. A vet or a technician at our animal hospital will be here to help answer any questions you may have about pet surgery.