Your pet should not have any food or treats after 10 p.m. the night before the procedure (diabetics excepted). Water should be available at all times. Walk your dog before coming into the clinic. Plan to arrive between 8 A.M. TO 10:00 A.M. the morning of the procedure (unless otherwise arranged). Please allow enough time to read and sign the authorization form and to review any options. You will be given a written estimate of scheduled and anticipated services. We will call you when your pet is in recovery and the procedures have been completed. We will schedule a pickup time for pickup and to review discharge instructions.

When your pet is in for a scheduled services some other services might be of benefit to you and your pet. You may authorize these services when your pet is admitted in the morning, or anytime before your pet is in recovery. Provided here is some information to allow you to make an educated decision. (Note: some of these services may already be included, and/or required.)

1. If your pet is not yet Microchipped, we can perform the simple injection to permanently identify your pet.
   Bottom line, if you want your pet back, should they become separated from you, you want your pet microchipped. Virtually all humane societies and animal control agencies scan pets for microchips. Most lost pets somehow have lost their collars.
   
   
2. Radiographs can be taken to assess for hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, arthritis or other medical conditions.
   When pets are sedated or anesthetized we can easily take X-rays that would otherwise be impossible. In older pets, radiographs are particularly important in detecting spinal arthritis and intervertebral disc disease, changes in the shape and size of the heart, and detecting abnormal calcification in tissues such as in the kidneys and the urinary bladder.
   
   
3. Any warts, skin tags, cysts or other lumps can be removed.
   Please be prepared to indicate which lumps, etc you wish removed. Mark them on the pet with permanent marker or some other way to assist us in finding them. A diagram on the back of this sheet allows you to map out the lumps you wish addressed. (Remember to bring this sheet with you when you are dropping off your pet). List the total number of lumps you wish removed. If warranted, tissues will be sent in to the lab for a biopsy report.
   
   
4. We recommend the tear ducts be flushed if your pet has epiphora (tear staining).
   We can examine the eyelids and tear ducts under magnification. We can attempt to flush the ducts or open the entrances to the ducts to prevent or reduce epiphora. Medication may be sent home after this procedure. The fee is based on the amount of time plus supplies required for this service.
   
   
5. We recommend that retained baby teeth be extracted if you pet is older than 6 months while your pet is under anesthesia (reduced cost).
   
   
6. We can fix umbilical or inguinal hernias while your pet is anesthetized.
   
   
7. Any dental work can be completed at the same time.
   
   
8. We recommend that your pet be checked for internal parsites and heartworms.
   
   
9. Laser Declaw surgery can be completed at the same time if desired. We will discuss the pros/cons of this procedure with you.
   
   
10. We can easily perform the following grooming procedures: Toenail trim, Ear Hygiene (plucking hair out of the ears and/or cleaning), Brushing or Clipping out mats, Bathing, Expressing anal sacs. Several of these services are done at reduced cost when completed under anesthesia or sedation.

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