Your pet is scheduled for general anesthesia and surgery. They should not have eaten after midnight the night before (except toy breeds). Surgical patients will receive an exam at no charge the morning of the surgery and if there is anything that may interfere with surgical safety, we will not perform the procedure.

We perform labwork on all elective and emergency surgeries to screen for underlying disease processes that may interfere with anesthesia and recovery. Additionally, we perform pre-operative EKG (electrocardiogram) reviewed by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist. This test helps us to screen for underlying concerns for the heart that can't be detected on physical exam. It also helps guide our anesthetic protocol for each patient.

If your pet has not had one or both of these tests performed prior to surgery, it will be done this morning. 

We place IV catheters on all surgical patients. This provides us with access for administration of anesthetic and/or emergency drugs. Additionally, fluid therapy will be administered which helps regulate blood pressure intra-operatively. One or both of your pet's front legs will be shaved in a small area to place the IV catheter. 

For surgical procedures which result in an incision with sutures or staples, we STRONGLY recommend an E-Collar (elizabethan collar) to prevent self-inflicted trauma to the site. If the veterinarian feels an E-Collar is necessary and it is declined, you are responsible financially for the surgical repair or medications necessary. (Inflatable pillow collars are not appropriate protection for forelimb or abdominal incisions.)

PLEASE NOTE! An E-Collar is NOT a shock or electric collar. It is a cone or lampshade-shaped device worn around the neck that creates a physical barrier to the surgical site. 

A microchip is a permanent form of identification that can greatly increase the chance of reuniting a pet with the pet owner in the event the pet becomes lost. While not a GPS-tracking device, a microchip can be quickly identified by any veterinarian and any shelter in the world. 

I am the owner (or authorized agent) of this animal, authorize and request surgical procedure for him/her. I understand and accept that there are always inherent risks, including death, with any anesthetic procedure. I authorize the clinic staff in an emergency situation to follow through with such procedures as are necessary for the wellbeing of this animal on a continuing basis until further communication with me is possible. I understand that there is additional charge for obesity, inheat animals, lactating animals, pregnant animals, and some dental extractions. I understand that a member of the Parker’s Paws staff will contact me when these charges incur but will not stop the procedure if direct communication is not achieved. I understand payment is due when this animal is discharged. I accept financial responsibility for charges incurred

I understand that Parker’s Paws is a flea free facility and that I will be charged for flea medication anda dose will be applied if evidence of fleas is found on this animal.