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Surgery Service for Cats

We can perform a wide variety of surgeries that your kitten or cat may need such as spays, neuters, hernia repairs, dental procedures, ocular surgery, laceration repair, abscess repair, and many others.

How do I prepare my cat for surgery?

We will be sure to call you the day before your appointment to remind you of fasting and admitting instructions as well as field any unanswered questions you may have. Before surgery, your cat has fasted for 12 hours, this typically means we recommend no food or treats after 8 pm the evening before your scheduled appointment, water is encouraged. Please bring your cat to the clinic in a sturdy and familiar carrier. Not only is car/bus transit safer for your cat in a carrier, but they also tend to feel calmer in an enclosure of this type. To make your life easier and your cat’s travel less stressful, keep this carrier out at home at all times, in a favourite spot, so that your cat sees it as a regular part of their home and not something to fear. Leaving the door open when the carrier is home, placing a comfy blanket sprayed with Feliway (please inquire) and adding a favourite toy is a good way to encourage use by your cat regularly.

What can I expect after the surgery is completed?

We will contact you once the procedure is complete to let you know that everything went well and provide you a pickup time later in the day. We like to keep pets in the hospital for a few hours post-operatively for monitoring to ensure they recover well and are awake enough to go home. Not every pet recovers at the same rate so do not be alarmed if we ask to keep them for a few extra hours. Once you arrive for pick up, a technician will review your home-care instructions, including any medications, incision care, activity and dietary needs. These vary depending on the type of procedure we performed and will be specific to your pet.

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