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Surgery To Go Home Instructions Form

After your pet has undergone surgery, it is important that you follow these instructions to ensure a safe recovery.

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Surgery To Go Home Instructions Form

This lets us record our pets and owners into our management software so that we can effectively and efficiently provide the service you deserve!

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Date of Discharge *

Please follow the following instructions closely. If you have any questions, or if you feel your pet is not well, please call us immediately.

If you bring your pet home the day of the of their procedure, please follow these instructions: (1) Offer a small amount of water (2) Feed about 1/3 of your pet’s normal meal; you can resume normal feeding tomorrow

MEDICATIONS

Medication was prescribed. Please start tonight / tomorrow (follow instructions on label)

ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS

Restrict activity for ______ days. No running, jumping, swimming, bathing, long walks, rough-playing.
Walk on leash only for eliminations. Please do not leave pet unattended outside.

APPOINTMENTS

No re-check need unless there are concerns
Drain/Partial suture removal in ______ days (Technician appointment needed)
Suture removal in _____ days (Technician appointment needed)
Re-examination in _____ days (Doctor’s appointment required)

ELIZABETHAN COLLAR

Your pet was sent home with an E-Collar; keep the protective collar in place AT ALL TIMES.

SPECIAL DIET

Please wet down food for _____ days to ease sensitivities from dental cleans and/or extractions.

NOTE: Licking and/or scratching hinders the healing process – keep the incision dry! Please check the incision TWICE DAILY for any signs of swelling or discharge. If there is any incision swelling or discharge, please call us at 508.477.3320.

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Surgery To Go Home Instructions Form

Leach Animal Hospital

Surgery To Go Home Instructions Form

Please follow the following instructions closely. If you have any questions, or if you feel your pet is not well, please call us immediately.

NOTE: Licking and/or scratching hinders the healing process – keep the incision dry! Please check the incision TWICE DAILY for any signs of swelling or discharge. If there is any incision swelling or discharge, please call us at 508.477.3320.

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