post operative care, pet

Your pet has had very successful major surgery today. No complications were encountered. We would like to bring a few important points about post-operative care to your immediate attention. You are now in charge of the 'after care' of our patient. The obligation is on you to see that all is going well and to seek our attention if you are unhappy or unsure about anything.

Observation:

(A) Attitude

(B) Appetite

(D) Wound

If you are not totally happy about your pet, the wound, etc., telephone us immediately. If we dont know that something is wrong, we cannot help you or, worse still, prevent a potential disaster.
Some effects of general anaesthetic last up to 24 hours.

1. Check what medication your pet requires before leaving the clinic.

2. Feed your pet this evening as you have been instructed.

3. Make an appointment, before you leave, to be seen at the clinic tomorrow so that we can monitor progress, check the wound etc. There is no charge for this consultation.

4. Do not allow your pet to lick or interfere with the wound under any circumstances. This may cause infection. Let us know if this is a problem.

5. If there is a bandage please ensure that you know:
(a) how to keep the bandage clean and dry
(b) how to recognise slippage or swelling
(c) when to remove the bandage
(d) the cost of replacement

6. Sutures will need to be removed in 8 - 10 days.
Please make an appointment. There is no charge for this service.

7. Telephone the clinic to provide a progress report.

8. Restrict exercise to walking on the lead until the sutures have been removed. Further exercise restriction may be necessary in specific cases. Please make sure you are aware of these details.

Remember our telephone number is 021 4962799.
We are available to you 24 hours daily, 7 days a week.

Guidelines Only: Instructions will vary from case to case and this should be
clarified with your vet at discharge of your pet.

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