Preparations at home before an anaesthesia

Medications

If your pet has continuos medications, discuss them with our staff. If the dog has been prescribed a short course of corticosteroids before the visit, the dog shouldn’t receive it anymore the same morning as it has the procedure. 

Fasting

Usually we recommend a 6-8 hours fasting period before an anaesthesia. If you have a puppy or the patient has diabetes, ask our staff for guidance.

A too long fasting period is harmful and may cause unnecessary anaesthetic risks. The last meal before the anaesthesia can be given late in the evening or early in the morning so that the fasting period is about 6-8 hours.

Water should be available at all times.

A short walk before the appointment

It is good if the dog has been able to go for a little walk before the anaesthesia so it can go toilet.

Bring food for the cat 

We have different types of cat foods, but if your cat is very picky or has food allergies we wish that you bring a little amount of food. We offer a small meal to your cat as soon as it has woken up from the anaesthesia.

Let us know if your dog has allergies or a special diet.

Carrier and blankets for the cat 

It is good to bring some warm blankets for the ride home. Let the cat explore the carrier well in advance and get used to it at its own pace, read some tips here.

Monitoring at home 

Make plans in advance so that the pet can be monitored at home after the anaesthesia.