At the Animal Clinic of Billings and Animal Surgery Clinic, we understand how frightening a recommendation for surgery on your dog can be. If surgery is recommended for your dog by one of our veterinarians, you can rest assured that we have gathered all the information needed to reach that conclusion with the highest level of confidence possible. Every surgical case our veterinarians manage is always thoroughly evaluated with diagnostic testing and imaging first to ensure that surgery is, in fact, necessary and in the best interest of your dog.
Many dogs and cats will need surgery at least once in their lifetime. As caring pet owners, we want our canine and feline companions to receive the best veterinary surgical care possible in a safe, comfortable environment. The Animal Surgery Clinic of Billings understands these concerns. The decision to proceed with any surgical procedure involves an at-length discussion between you and your veterinarian to address everything from possible complications to prognosis and recovery care. Our veterinarians want you to feel comfortable and confident in your decision to proceed with surgery if we recommend it for your dog.
Our veterinarians will work diligently with you to ensure you are fully informed of all relevant considerations and possible outcomes of the operation. Our goal in choosing to proceed with surgery is for both you and your veterinarian to feel as confident as possible that the proposed surgery is the most ethical, compassionate, and medically sound decision to treat your dog. The instructions your veterinary surgeon recommends can vary immensely depending on the surgical procedure being performed, so come prepared and feel free to take notes if you need to.
Your dog will need to be fasted before the surgery, meaning your dog may not be allowed to eat or drink anything the morning of or night before the operation.
This is very important for the safe administration of anesthesia for their surgery. Anesthesia and monitoring are essential aspects of every surgery we perform.
