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How to prepare your pet for surgery

How to Prepare Your Pet for Surgery

There are several reasons why your pet may require surgery. It is not uncommon for pets to have internal problems such as cancer, serious bite wounds, bladder wounds, and many others. No matter the reason, ensuring your pet is well prepared is essential to the procedure's success and your pet's overall health. At Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills, our veterinarian has put together some information on things we encourage pet owners to do in preparation for an animal's surgery.

Ensure Your Pet Has an Empty Stomach

Just like humans, animals are not allowed to eat food too close to the scheduled surgery time. If your furry friend has a full stomach, he or she may aspirate during anesthesia, a situation that may be risky. Therefore, limit your pet's food and water intake before the procedure. The best advice is creating a twelve-hour window between feeding time and the scheduled surgery time.

Ask Your Veterinarian About Medication

If your cat or dog has medication that it takes, ask your veterinarian if it's safe to give your pet before surgery. Your dog or cat may have medications that are needed to keep its health in check; however, it may be more crucial that the animal’s stomach is completely empty. Your veterinarian can advise you on the correct course of action.

When it comes to post-surgery care, our veterinary expert will advise you on things to do and things to avoid. However, in general, it's important to limit your pet’s activity until it can fully recover, administer medications as necessary, and ensure your pet’s resting area is always clean.

Pet Surgery in Laguna Hills, CA

At Trinity Pet Hospital we provide simple pet surgeries such as spaying and neutering, to complex operations that require expertise. If you have any questions about a surgical procedure or anything related to veterinary care, call us today at 949-232-1788 to speak with our veterinarian.

How to Prepare Your Pet for Surgery

There are several reasons why your pet may require surgery. It is not uncommon for pets to have internal problems such as cancer, serious bite wounds, bladder wounds, and many others. No matter the reason, ensuring your pet is well prepared is essential to the procedure's success and your pet's overall health. At Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills, our veterinarian has put together some information on things we encourage pet owners to do in preparation for an animal's surgery.

Ensure Your Pet Has an Empty Stomach

Just like humans, animals are not allowed to eat food too close to the scheduled surgery time. If your furry friend has a full stomach, he or she may aspirate during anesthesia, a situation that may be risky. Therefore, limit your pet's food and water intake before the procedure. The best advice is creating a twelve-hour window between feeding time and the scheduled surgery time.

Ask Your Veterinarian About Medication

If your cat or dog has medication that it takes, ask your veterinarian if it's safe to give your pet before surgery. Your dog or cat may have medications that are needed to keep its health in check; however, it may be more crucial that the animal’s stomach is completely empty. Your veterinarian can advise you on the correct course of action.

When it comes to post-surgery care, our veterinary expert will advise you on things to do and things to avoid. However, in general, it's important to limit your pet’s activity until it can fully recover, administer medications as necessary, and ensure your pet’s resting area is always clean.

Pet Surgery in Laguna Hills, CA

At Trinity Pet Hospital we provide simple pet surgeries such as spaying and neutering, to complex operations that require expertise. If you have any questions about a surgical procedure or anything related to veterinary care, call us today at 949-232-1788 to speak with our veterinarian.

Location and Hours

24861 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Monday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday  

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday  

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Sunday  

Closed

Trinity Pet Hospital

Address

24861 Alicia Pkwy,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653