Archive for January, 2009

My Dog Is Having Surgery Now What?

None of us like the possibility of our beloved canine companions may need a surgery! Even as humans, the thought of surgery is not all together a pleasant thought! Every dog owner must face sooner or later the possibility that their dogs may have to undergo surgery!

It could be as minor as a few stitches or as risky as having a mammary tumor or lymph glands removed. Normal questions such as:”How long will my dog be in the hospital?”, “Is the condition life threatning?”,”How bad?”, “What is their prognosis or chances of making it through surgery?”, “How much money will this procedure cost and is there any sort of payment arrangements?”, and “What is their aftercare going to be?”. Be sure to pick up a adjustable height dog feeder for your dog especially if hes a big dog.

These are all questions that you will ask yourself and questions you need to discuss with your veterinarian as well! If your poor pooch must stay in the hospital, the length of that stay will depend on a few factors. The vet will want to know how they were feeling pre and post surgery, how much damage was caused by his ailment or injury, are antibiotics needed, and because your dog was put under anestesia they will need a few days to recover. You will want to pick up some organic dog shampoo and if you have a girl then pretty her up with some dog dress to make them feel good.

Most people get really upset when they get their vet bill because there is a discrepency in the quote, but one thing to point out is that surgery is uncertain! The vet can’t know if your dog may hemorrage or need life saving measures! There is no way to know that! However most vets and animal hospitals will help you with some sort of payment arrangement. Your veterinarian is not trying to fraud you! If they have had to administer IV medications or emergency antibiotics it was a needed measure! Besides, your pet’s life is worth it isn’t it? You’d do the same for yourself or a loved one!