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The Process
(for
procedures conducted at Birchwood Animal Hospital)
A consultation
will be arranged with the specialist who will obtain a
history and determine the status of your pet's
condition prior to discussing recommendations with
you. An estimate will be provided for the
recommended services but may be subject to change in
cases where the diagnosis is not yet certain.
On the day
of the scheduled procedure your pet will be
admitted to our hospital between 7:00 and 8:30
am. A blood sample will be collected for
immediate analysis (unless performed at an earlier
date) and an intravenous catheter will
be placed in your pet's foreleg to administer fluid
support while he or she is anesthetized. The
specialist will then perform the necessary procedure
while your pet is monitored by our veterinary
technicians.
Once the
procedure is complete, your pet then recovers from
anesthesia in a warm, comfortable area under
constant observation. Post-treatment care
instructions concerning your pet's individual needs
will be provided.
 Patients are
released from our hospital when they are
completely
recovered and able to physically and cognitively
function in a normal manner. Each pet responds
differently to the anesthetic process and
hospitalization time may vary. Most pets will
be hospitalized until late afternoon or early
evening unless a longer period is deemed necessary.
The need for
follow up visits is determined on a case-by-case
basis as it is dependent upon the treatment
applied and your pet's response.
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Orthopedic surgery