Guidelines
Your pet must be fed dinner as usual, and then a small offering of their normal diet around 10pm – as advised below.
- Cat - 1 heaped teaspoon
- Small dog under 10kg – 1 level tablespoon
- Medium dog between 10-30kg – 2 level tablespoons
- Large dog over 30kg – 3 level tablespoons
No more food after 10 pm as your pet must be starved for their procedure.
Leave water available overnight, but please lift this up first thing in the morning.
Vomiting under sedation / anaesthesia can lead to aspiration pneumonia and this is why your pet must be starved. However it is just as important for them not to be starved too long as this can also cause gastric reflux.
Please ensure your pet is clean. It is advisable to bathe your dog 24-48hrs prior to surgery.
With dogs please lead walk them on the day of admittance.
With cats please keep them in overnight prior to your appointment.
Pets are admitted between 8:30 am – 9:00 am on the morning of their procedure.
You are welcome to bring any favourite blanket or toy with your pet on the day.
We advise dogs and cats are fed soon after an anaesthetic to increase blood sugar levels and aid recovery. On recovery we will be offering your pet a specifically designed recovery diet. If your pet has a specific diet requirement we ask you to bring along a packed lunch for their visit.
We can also provide laser therapy for most patients following surgery.
Pre-operative bloods
Pre-operative bloods are advisable for pets over 8 years – the nurse will discuss this with you at the admittance appointment.
We ask that you call us from 2:00 pm so we can advise you of a collection time.
Discharge appointments are requested prior to 5:00 pm.
Your pet will need to be kept quiet and warm for the rest of the day and have bland, high protein food offered in the evening.
We can provide you with a recovery diet if requested, otherwise:
- Boiled chicken
- Scrambled egg
- White Coley fish or Tuna in spring water is ideal
Contact Brookmead Veterinary Surgery in Cranleigh today.
Our Veterinary Treatments
General healthcare treatments
We provide routine healthcare treatment for dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens and other small mammals. Talk with us about our regular check-ups and the great value Pet Care Plans we can offer you!
Surgical
procedures
Our well-equipped surgery ensures your pet will receive the highest level of care during surgical proceedures, including routine surgery such as spaying, castrating and dental work
K-Laser
Therapy
K-Laser therapy is a non-invasive,
pain free treatment with many benefits using specific wavelengths of light,
red and near-infrared, to create therapeutic effects.