Veterinary Service
Pet Spay & Neuter
Cat Spaying at Mill Brook Animal Clinic
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Cat spaying (ovariohysterectomy) is a routine, elective, low-risk procedure where a female cat’s ovaries and uterus are removed to prevent pregnancies, infections, and certain cancers. The procedure is virtually pain-free for your cat and takes about 10-20 minutes to perform. Recovery is swift and your cat can be back to normal activity within a couple of weeks.
Pre-Operative Blood Work
All cats should have pre-operative blood work done. This can be completed up to two months prior to the procedure. Please schedule this if not already done.
The Night Before – No Food from 10 PM; Water is Okay!
Unless you have been instructed otherwise, all pets must be fasted from 10 pm the night prior to the procedure. Please allow your pet access to water! Some pets are prescribed Cerenia (an anti-nausea pill) to be given at this time.
The Day of the Procedure – 8 AM Admission!
Admission is at 8 am. After a physical exam, your cat gets his own private kennel. Pre-medications are administered, and your cat also receives local anesthesia that blocks pain. Once the procedure is completed, the anesthesia is turned off, and your cat wakes up within a couple of minutes.
Recovery
All our kennels are in the treatment area, so we can keep a constant eye on your pet during his recovery. We will text or call you to inform you the procedure has been completed. A couple of hours after the procedure, your pet is ready to go home.
Discharge and Home Care – Discharge is Between 12 PM and 3 PM.
A surgery technician will review all discharge information with you and provide you with a copy in writing. Any medications to go home will be dispensed during the discharge. If we think a post-operative check is needed, we will schedule it then.
Cat Neutering at Mill Brook Animal Clinic
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Cat neutering (castration) is a routine, elective, low-risk procedure where a cat’s testicles are removed to prevent siring, behaviors, and certain cancers. The procedure is virtually pain-free for your cat and takes about two minutes to perform. Recovery is swift, and your cat can be back to normal activity within a couple of weeks.
Pre-Operative Blood Work
All cats should have pre-operative blood work done. This can be completed up to two months prior to the procedure. Please schedule this if not already done.
The Night Before – No Food from 10 PM; Water is Okay!
Unless you have been instructed otherwise, all pets must be fasted from 10 pm the night prior to the procedure. Please allow your pet access to water! Some pets are prescribed Cerenia (an anti-nausea pill) to be given at this time.
The Day of the Procedure – 8 AM Admission!
Admission is at 8 am. After a physical exam, your cat gets his own private kennel. Pre-medications are administered, and your cat also receives local anesthesia that blocks pain. Once the procedure is completed, the anesthesia is turned off, and your cat wakes up within a couple of minutes.
Recovery
All our kennels are in the treatment area, so we can keep a constant eye on your pet during his recovery. We will text or call you to inform you the procedure has been completed. A couple of hours after the procedure, your pet is ready to go home.
Discharge and Home Care – Discharge is Between 12 PM and 3 PM.
A surgery technician will review all discharge information with you and provide you with a copy in writing. Any medications to go home will be dispensed during the discharge. If we think a post-operative check is needed, we will schedule it then.
Dog Spaying at Mill Brook Animal Clinic
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Dog spaying (ovariohysterectomy) is a routine, elective, low-risk procedure where a female dog’s ovaries and uterus are removed to prevent pregnancies, infections, and certain cancers. The procedure is virtually pain-free for your dog and takes about 20-40 minutes to perform. Recovery is swift, and your dog can be back to normal activity within a couple of weeks.
Pre-Operative Blood Work
All dogs should have pre-operative blood work done. This can be completed up to two months prior to the procedure. Please schedule this if not already done.
The Night Before – No Food from 10 PM; Water is Okay!
Unless you have been instructed otherwise, all dogs must be fasted from 10 pm the night prior to the procedure. Please allow your dog access to water! Some dogs are prescribed Cerenia (an anti-nausea pill) to be given at this time.
The Day of the Procedure – 8 AM Admission!
Admission is at 8 am. After a physical exam, your dog gets his own private kennel. Pre-medications are administered, and your dog also receives local anesthesia that blocks pain. Once the procedure is completed, the anesthesia is turned off, and your dog wakes up within a couple of minutes.
Recovery
All our kennels are in the treatment area, so we can keep a constant eye on your pet during his recovery. We will text or call you to inform you the procedure has been completed. A couple of hours after the procedure, your pet is ready to go home.
Discharge and Home Care – Discharge is Between 12 PM and 3 PM.
A surgery technician will review all discharge information with you and provide you with a copy in writing. Any medications to go home will be dispensed during the discharge. If we think a post-operative check is needed, we will schedule it then.
Dog Neutering at Mill Brook Animal Clinic
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Dog neutering (castration) is a routine, elective, low-risk procedure where a dog’s testicles are removed to prevent siring, behaviors, and certain cancers. The procedure is virtually pain-free for your dog and takes about 10-20 minutes to perform. Recovery is swift, and your dog can be back to normal activity within a couple of weeks.
Pre-Operative Blood Work
All dogs should have pre-operative blood work done. This can be completed up to two months prior to the procedure. Please schedule this if not already done.
The Night Before – No Food from 10 PM; Water is Okay!
Unless you have been instructed otherwise, all dogs must be fasted from 10 pm the night prior to the procedure. Please allow your dog access to water! Some dogs are prescribed Cerenia (an anti-nausea pill) to be given at this time.
The Day of the Procedure – 8 AM Admission!
Admission is at 8 am. After a physical exam, your dog gets his own private kennel. Pre-medications are administered, and your dog also receives local anesthesia that blocks pain. Once the procedure is completed, the anesthesia is turned off, and your dog wakes up within a couple of minutes.
Recovery
All our kennels are in the treatment area, so we can keep a constant eye on your pet during his recovery. We will text or call you to inform you the procedure has been completed. A couple of hours after the procedure, your pet is ready to go home.
Discharge and Home Care – Discharge is Between 12 PM and 3 PM.
A surgery technician will review all discharge information with you and provide you with a copy in writing. Any medications to go home will be dispensed during the discharge. If we think a post-operative check is needed, we will schedule it then.
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