Surgery Checklist

"Surgery estimate - This will give you information on the doctor's plan for the day.

Does my dog need bloodwork before surgery or will the vet run that in-house day of surgery? Doing bloodwork in advance will likely save you money but may not be worth the stress if your dog gets anxious with every vet visit.

Post surgical monitoring - After surgery your dog should rest comfortably in a limited space. This does not need to be a crate, but they should have limited access to the house. Who will give my dog bathroom breaks? How many days do they need confinement?

Recovery suit by Laika's Laundry - Ask your veterinarian about getting a recovery suit from Laika's Laundry, for a happy and healthy recovery.

Medication plan - Most antibiotics and pain medications need to be given every 12 hours. Who will be available to medicate? Are you planning on getting medications from your vet or can the prescription be called into a local pharmacy?"