Appointment Prep

Please withhold food from your pet starting at midnight the night before surgery. Your pet may have water. Please arrive at your designated drop-off window on the day of your pet’s appointment.

All cats must be in SEPARATE and FUNCTIONAL carriers.

Pick up is at 3:00pm. We may call you if your pet is fully recovered prior to 3:00pm.

Discharge Instructions:

Your pet was spayed or neutered today. Please follow these instructions carefully.

First 24 Hours

  • Sleepy or quiet behavior is normal
  • Keep indoors in a calm, warm area
  • Separate from other pets and children

Food & Water

  • Small meal tonight
  • Water available at all times
  • Resume normal feeding tomorrow
  • Call if vomiting continues or no appetite after 24 hours

Medications

  • Give only medications provided
  • Follow directions on the label
  • Do NOT give human medications

Incision & Tattoo Care

  • Check the surgery site once daily
  • Mild redness or swelling is normal
  • Keep area clean and dry
  • No bathing or swimming for 10–14 days
  • Prevent licking, chewing, or scratching
  • Your pet received a small green tattoo under the skin
  • The tattoo shows your pet has been spayed/neutered
  • The tattoo is separate from the incision and needs no special care

Call if you see:

  • Discharge, bleeding, or bad odor
  • Increasing redness or swelling
  • Incision opening
  • Not eating after 24 hours

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