We offer these surgical care options to give your pet the safest, most comfortable experience possible before, during, and after their procedure. Each recommendation is designed to reduce risks, support healing, and provide important preventive care that benefits your pet’s long-term health. By choosing the options that best suit your pet’s needs, you help ensure a smoother recovery, fewer complications, and the highest standard of care during their surgical visit.

Pre-op Bloodwork
Pre-operative bloodwork helps ensure your pet is healthy enough for anesthesia and surgery. It allows us to check organ function, blood cell counts, and underlying conditions that may not be visible during a physical exam. Identifying these issues ahead of time helps us tailor anesthesia safely and reduce risks during the procedure.

Post-Surgical Calming Medication
Medications such as trazodone or gabapentin help keep your pet calm and comfortable after surgery. Reduced anxiety prevents excessive movement, stress, or excitement that could disrupt healing or damage sutures. These medications make recovery smoother and safer for both your pet and your household.

Anti-Nausea Medication
Anti-nausea medications like Cerenia help prevent vomiting related to anesthesia and post-operative discomfort. Keeping your pet comfortable reduces stress on their body and lowers the risk of complications such as aspiration. This medication helps ensure a smoother recovery and a faster return to normal eating and behavior.

Update Vaccines
Ensuring your pet is up-to-date on core vaccines helps protect them from contagious diseases they may encounter during visits to the clinic. A current vaccine status is especially important before surgery, when their immune system may be stressed. Vaccination helps keep your pet and other animals in the hospital environment safe.

Microchip
Microchipping is a quick, safe procedure that provides permanent identification for your pet. Since your pet is already under anesthesia for surgery, it’s an ideal time to implant the chip with no added stress. Microchipping dramatically increases the chances of reunion if your pet is ever lost.

E-Collar
An Elizabethan collar (E-collar) prevents pets from licking, chewing, or scratching at their incision site. Protecting the surgical area is essential for proper healing and reduces the risk of infection or complications. Using an E-collar consistently after surgery is one of the easiest ways to ensure a successful recovery.

Cold Laser Treatment
Cold laser therapy uses gentle, therapeutic light to reduce inflammation and pain at the surgical site. It promotes faster healing by increasing blood flow and cellular repair. This non-invasive treatment can make your pet more comfortable after surgery and help speed up their overall recovery.