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American Veterinary Center
Happier & Healthier Pets |
30-
El Gezira EL Wosta Street
Zamalik , Cairo, Egypt. 11211
Tel .# 02 27376664
Mob.# 016 8877005 |
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 Cutting
through all the information
Due to illness, disease or trauma, your
pet may one day require surgery. While always stressful (for both
you and your pet) there are a few basic guidelines that you can
follow that will make the process as complication-free as possible
and put your pet on the fast road to recovery.
Depending on the type of surgery, whether minor or major, your
veterinarian will advise you when your pet can resume his or her
normal lifestyle.
Pre-surgical instructions
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Your veterinarian will do a check-up on
your pet before the surgery to determine if there are any
pre-existing conditions that may interfere with the surgical
procedure. |
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Make sure your pet is current on his or
her vaccinations. |
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Your veterinarian may suggest a blood
test to screen for disease not apparent from a physical exam. |
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You may need to administer antibiotics
several days prior to major surgery to increase your pet’s
ability to fight off infection. |
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Your veterinarian will tell you when to
withhold water and food prior to an operation. |
Post-surgical instructions
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Chances are your pet will be weak or
groggy after surgery. Do not let him/her get too excited. |
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Restrain your animal with a leash or put
him in a carrier when leaving the hospital. This will protect
him from additional injury. |
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Provide only small amounts of food and
water until he readjusts to being at home and is recovering. Too
much food and water can lead to an upset stomach or vomiting. |
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If a special post-surgical diet has been
prescribed, follow all instructions carefully. |
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Limit your pet’s exercise. Climbing
stairs, jumping or running may open up sutures or cause nausea. |
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Make sure his/her sleeping area is clean,
warm and free of drafts. |
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Your veterinarian may prescribe
medication to administer during your pet’s recovery. Follow all
label instructions carefully. |
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Sutures are usually removed approximately
10 days after surgery. Check the area around the incision daily
for redness, swelling or drainage. If you detect any irritation,
contact your veterinarian immediately. |
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Try to keep your pet from licking or
chewing on the wound. If this is difficult to do, you might want
to provide a physical barrier by placing an ‘Elizabethan collar’
around his head. |
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We understand that
your pet is a very special member of your family. |
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