Spay & Neuter Checklist
What our spay and neuter packages include:
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Physical exam to screen for potentially fatal heart and lung conditions.
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Yes
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Full blood work to better assess hydration, infection, inflammation, liver, kidney, pancreas function, screen for diabetes, as well as electrolyte levels to make sure the cardiovascular and neurological systems are receiving the nutrition they need prior to undergoing anesthesia.
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Additional
$65.00
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Pre surgical Opioids (Morphine, Hydromorphone, or Butorphanol) given to provide pain relief prior to surgery.
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Yes
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Ketamine and Midazolam or Tiletamine and Zolazepam used to safely induce patient to the proper level of anesthesia.
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Yes
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IV catheter placed to assure direct access to the bloodstream during surgery.
*Due the brevity of the procedure IV catheters are not placed for cat neuters
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Yes
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IV fluids provided to maintain stable blood pressure and assure adequate hydration throughout surgery and recovery period.
*Due to the brevity of the procedure IV fluids are not used for cat neuters
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Yes
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Injectable anti-inflammatory given after surgery as an additional pain medication to further reduce post operative discomfort.
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Yes
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Endotracheal tube placed to protect the lungs from any regurgitation that may occur.
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Yes
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Isoflurane gas anesthesia used to maintain proper anesthetic levels during surgery.
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Yes
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Certified Veterinary Technician (similar to an RN) monitors patient before, during, and after surgery to make sure proper anesthetic plane is maintained and to make sure patient is comfortable during entire procedure.
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Yes
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EKG used to monitor heart reate and rhythm during procedure.
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Yes
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Pulse Oximeter used to make sure patient is receiving proper amount of oxygen. Low oxygen levels can lead to brain damage.
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Yes
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Capnograph monitor used to detect amount of carbon dioxide in the body.
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Yes
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Esophageal thermometer used to monitor core body temperature.
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Yes
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Blood pressure monitor used throughout procedure to make sure blood if flowing properly. Low blood pressure can lead to organ failure and death.
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Yes
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Surgical shave and scrub performed in a separate prep area to avoid hair contamination in the surgery suite.
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Yes
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Cap, mask, sterile gloves, and sterile gown (Spay only) worn by surgeon to further prevent risk of surgical site infection.
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Yes
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Sterile Scrub applied over surgery site in the surgery suite for additional infection prevention.
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Yes
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Freshly sterilized high quality German surgical instruments used to perform all surgical procedures.
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Yes
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Radiowave surgery used to reduce tissue damage, bleeding, and surgery time.
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Yes
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Heated Surgery table used to provide comfort and warmth to all patients during surgery.
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Yes
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Bair Hugger heating blanket used when needed to provide extra comfort and warmth during surgery.
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Yes
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Surgery performed by licensed veterinarian.
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Yes
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Morphine (Dogs) or Buprenorphine (Cats) pain medication given after surgery to make sure the patient does not wake up in pain.
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Yes
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Nerve Blocks around each digit to be amputated during the declaw surgeries |
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Continued monitoring by Veterinary Technician until patient is awake and breathing well on their own.
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Yes
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Hospitalization for one or two nights to make sure the patient is in a comfortable controlled environment during the hardest part of recovery.
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Yes
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Oral Pain Medication sent home to maintain patient comfort during recovery.
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Yes
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Owner Consult with Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian prior to patient leaving hospital.
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Yes
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Written Instructions sent home with every surgery.
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Yes
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24 hour on-call Veterinarian available for emergency questions.
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Yes
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