Pre-op information
This page answers some of the questions owners commonly ask about their pet’s anaesthetic and operation, but we will be pleased to answer any concerns you may have regarding your pet’s procedure which have not been covered.
When to come in
Please arrive at the Winslow surgery between 8.30 and 9am on the morning of the operation, this can be from 8am if pre-agreed. Pets who have not been seen by a veterinary surgeon in the previous two weeks will have an appointment prior to admittance. Please allow time for this to take place. A consent form will need to be completed and signed by you.
Food and water
In general, your pet should not be fed prior to the operation, unless otherwise directed.
In order to minimise the risk of vomiting during anaesthesia your pet must have an empty stomach, so please remove their food from 9pm the previous evening. Please note that this does not apply to rabbits and rodents, which can be fed as normal.
Water may be allowed until 7.00am on the morning they are due to come in to the surgery, but please do not give them any milk.
Contact number
Please be prepared to leave a telephone number where we can reach someone at all times, as we may need to contact you during the procedure. Sometimes this is in an emergency situation, so please provide a number where you will be contactable.
When to phone
Most work involving anaesthesia is performed in the morning, so your pet should be recovering nicely by 2pm. We aim to telephone you between 12 noon & 1pm.
Additional procedures
If there is anything else you would like us to look at whilst your pet is with us, please mention it when they are left in the morning. This is usually possible as long as there is no conflict with the main procedure, there will be additional costs involved which will be discussed.