Surgical Services
- Soft tissue and some orthopedic surgery
- Advanced anesthesia monitoring
- Early spay / neuter programs
To ensure that your pet has a safe experience, we will:
- perform pre-anesthetic blood tests for all pets over the age of 7
- minimize anxiety by providing sedation in the pre-medication
- place IV catheter and administer appropriate IV fluids controlled by a fluid pump
- maintain a normal body temperature using a Bair hugger (warm air blanket)
- use a Cardell Max12 HD to monitor heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, capnography, ecg and blood oxygen levels
- will only use Isoflurane inhalation anesthetic (This allows for a quicker recovery since it is not metabolized by the liver and kidneys)
- minimize pain by giving pain medication as needed
- Give thorough discharge instructions for you and your family to follow at home to ensure a safe healing process
- Always be available for questions once you get home.
Early spay / neuter program
At the Foothills Animal Hospital, we recommend that puppies and kittens be spayed or neutered between 12 and 16 weeks of age. Benefits of this program include:
- Significant decrease in blood loss during surgery
- Shorter surgical times
- Quicker recoveries
- Less post-op discomfort
Would you like some more information about spaying and neutering?