Pre-Operative instructions

Drop off is 8:00 AM. Pick up is 7:30 AM the next day for Monday through Thursday surgeries.

Friday surgeries are for male animals only and pick up can range from 2:00 to 4:00 PM the same day. We will advise the exact pick up time when the animal is dropped off.

We have a cash only policy. Payment is due when the animal is dropped off for surgery.

If your animal is over four months old, do not allow them to eat any food after midnight the night before surgery. You are able to give water.

If your animal is less than four months old, feed them at 6:00 AM the day of surgery. Please be aware of the exact time they ate so you can give us this information when checking in. You are able to give water.

Cats must be in a carrier or a secure box which has breathing holes and is comfortable for the cat. Feral or stray cats must be in a live trap.

Dogs must be on a leash or if they are small enough they can be in a carrier.
The animals must be left in the car until the check in process is complete.

Please take a number, which will be located outside our door, and come into the clinic. You will need to read over the agreement and sign/date the paperwork. Make sure to bring all documents we may have discussed on the phone when setting up the appointment.

Please allow 30 minutes for the check in process.
Please call us as soon as possible if you need to cancel the appointment.

Our staff will go over other details on the phone with you regarding age, temperament, physical health, and vaccines.

Post-Operative Instructions

Keep animals separated from other animals in the household for 7-10 days - no playing, running or rough housing allowed for this time period. Keep animals in a clean dry place, and preferably indoors if possible.

Need to leash walk dogs to go to the bathroom over the next 7-10 days.

No baths or swimming for two weeks; the incision must stay dry.

Feed your normal cat and dog food for 7-10 days - no table scraps for this time period and do not change their diet at this time.

Check the incision when you get home and we ask you look at it twice a day for the next 7-10 days. Make sure any redness and swelling is minimal and that it is getting better each day. Make sure there is no drainage or bleeding from the incision, this is not normal and you must call us right away.

If the animal is having diarrhea, vomiting or is lethargic - you must call us right away.
Do not allow the animal to lick the incision - if this occurs one time you need to purchase an Elizabethan collar (e-collar). This is the only way to stop the licking. We have them here at our clinic; pet stores carry them and some veterinary offices. You must take the animal with you to get it fitted properly. If this measure is not taken, they will infect the incision.

Every animal has a tattoo - this is a dark grey mark on their abdomen.

Stitches are dissolvable; they do not need to be removed.

If there are any questions, call our day time phone number: 419-266-5607. If we cannot be reached at this number, call the emergency after hours phone number located on the pink post-operation instruction sheet. You must speak to our clinic to make arrangements for the animal to be brought here. If you go see your own vet or go to an emergency clinic without speaking to us first, we will not be able to reimburse you for any charges that are incurred.