Your pet will be undergoing general anesthesia plus a surgical procedure today. Your signature below authorizes anesthesia for the purpose of the procedure to be performed at Angel Animal Hospital, understanding the possibility of complications. Specialists are available for more complicated non-elective surgical cases. Although Angel Animal Hospital strives to provide the highest quality of anesthesia monitoring and surgical services, you understand that there is always a risk associated with any anesthetic or surgical procedure, even in apparently healthy animals and are aware that you should discuss any concerns prior to surgery. In particular, you understand that there is an extremely small risk of death, complications, or side effects every time an anesthetic is used or surgery is performed and have been advised of the possibility. Your signature indicates that you acknowledge these risks and understand that although the veterinarians and hospital staff will try to minimize such risks you will not hold Angel Animal Hospital, the veterinarians, or any staff member liable for any complications that may arise.

In order to recognize any underlying abnormalities your pet may have, we recommend having a Pre-surgical blood profile run on your animal. This consists of several tests, which will check presence of infection, blood glucose, kidney and liver enzymes, and other systems. These blood tests will help us to assess the health status of your pet more completely and determine if there are any additional precautions we need to take before surgery. For senior pets (older than 6 years), bloodwork is required as a safety precaution due to the higher likelihood of age related changes. There is an additional charge of $139.50 for these blood tests.

Your pet’s health is very important to us, so as an additional safety measure, an intravenous (IV) catheter will be placed prior to your pet’s surgery today. This will allow for the immediate administration of life-saving drugs in the event of an emergency. Due to the catheter placement, it will be necessary to shave some of the hair from one or both of your pet’s legs. Catheter placement enables us to administer IV fluids during the procedure, which helps prevent low blood pressure and dehydration in your pet. IV fluids help provide support to the circulatory system, prevent dehydration, and aid in a quicker recovery from anesthesia. IV fluids will be required for senior pets (older than 6 years) and some pets determined by the doctor to be a higher anesthetic risk, but are recommended and offered for every pet as an additional precaution. There is an additional charge of $59.50 for IV fluids with surgery if elected.

We now offer dental x-rays to better assess the condition of your pet’s teeth. Many times there are issues below the gum line affecting the tooth roots and overall oral health that cannot be seen just on visual inspection. Just like in human dentistry, this is a preventative measure that is recommended. If problems are found, treatment or further preventative measures will be discussed. The additional cost for full mouth dental x-rays is $100.00.

Dental procedures frequently include the removal of minor loose or infected teeth and will incur the following additional charges: $49.50 for 1-5 very minor extractions, $79.50 for 6-10 very minor extractions, $99.50 for 11-15 very minor extractions. For complex extractions requiring the use of the high-speed drill, equipment, materials, and additional doctor time there will be significant additional charges. Please discuss any concerns over dental extractions prior to dental procedures. If extractions are performed, a pain injection will be given (additional charge dependent on the pet’s weight).

Many pets may not readily indicate discomfort felt after surgical procedures. Your pet's procedure will include a postoperative pain injection for initial pain relief, as well as a post-operative laser therapy treatment to help reduce the pain associated with surgery and to speed healing. Laser therapy uses laser light to penetrate tissue, reducing pain and inflammation and increasing healing. Dispensed, oral pain medications for longer-term pain control at home are available and often recommended at the doctor's discretion. The cost of oral medication dispensed for 5 days will be $35-$50 for most pets depending on the weight.

OraVet is a sealant that can be applied to your pet’s teeth in order to prolong the life of the dental. It is an alternative to brushing, and prevents tartar from building up as quickly on the teeth. The initial base coat is applied with the procedure (additional charge of $28.50). A take home kit is dispensed at discharge to start two weeks later (additional charge of $46.50). Other alternatives are also available.

A microchip is a way to permanently identify your pet, and is available at a discounted rate of $39.50 (normal $49.50) while your pet is under anesthesia.

If fleas are found upon entering the hospital, an inexpensive pill will be given to kill the fleas.

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