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  • Lump Removal - The Veterinarian will only remove masses that are marked on your pet and in this document.

    When your pet is having a lump removed it is helpful if you mark the mass(es) on your pet prior to their appointment so we are aware of which masses you wish to have removed. This can be done with a permanent marker, waterproof mascara, painter's tape, or carefully clipping a small amount of hair with clippers (not scissors). 
  • Mass or tumor removals are not uncommon in dogs and cats. These masses grow in or around a major organs, under skin (subcanteously) or apart of the skin. These masses or tumors can be benign or malignant. Malignant tumors have a higher chance for recurrence, spread to other parts of the body, or have impaired healing and need a wider margin of excision than benign tumors. Therefore; the incision may be much larger then the mass itself. Unfortunately, sometimes it is impossible to get a definitive diagnosis without removal and histopathology. Even with aggressive surgery, these tumors occasionally re-grow and need further surgery. Rarely, the tumor can be so invasive that complete excision is not possible without damaging the organs, nerves or blood vessels that lie near the mass.

    Histopathology reveals the types of cells present in abnormal tissue, permitting accurate diagnosis of the disease and helping determine appropriate treatment(s). Where cancer is involved, histopathology helps determine the aggressiveness of the cancer, which assists in coming to a decision how to proceed.


  • Bloodwork

    Midvalley Animal Clinic recommends preanesthetic blood work on all pets. Our reason for requesting blood work on pets prior to surgery is to detect underlying health issues and evaluate your pets overall health. Even seemingly healthy animals may have health problems that can make surgery risky and/or recovery more difficult. Due to the increased incidents of underlying health conditions with senior pets, we require all pets 5 years and over have blood work prior to any anesthetic procedure.

  • Medical History

  • Please contact our office prior to surgery for instructions on how to proceed with your pets medications prior to your surgery appointments

    call or text 801-269-1213

  • Owner Consent for CPR or DNR

  • CPR- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation is the treatment provided for a pet who has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating. Resuscitation of a pet who has stopped breathing (but still has a heartbeat) is more likely to be successful than a pet who has no heartbeat.

    DNR- Do Not Resuscitate means that if a pet stops breathing or his/her heart has stopped, no effort should be made by our veterinary professionals to attempt to revive the pet, and the pet will be allowed to die.

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    We give an injection of pain meds with every surgery. We will be sending home oral pain medications as well as an Elizabethan collar to protect their incision.

    Your pet may also require a bandage or additional medication.

  • Authorization and acknowledgement of risk

  • I am the owner, or authorized agent of the owner of the pet presented for care

    I have been advised of the nature of the procedure mentioned above and the risks involved in performing these procedures. I hereby and forever release the doctors and staff at Midvalley Animal Clinic of Taylorsville, Utah from any liability arising from anesthesia and surgery on the aforementioned animal.

  • I have agreed to submit this application by electronic means. By signing this application electronically, I certify under penalty of perjury and false swearing that my answers are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge,I also certify that;

    • I understand the questions and statements on this form.
       
    • I have read and understand the information. I understand the risks for giving false information
    • I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature.
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