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Post Op Care
If you feel your animal may be experiencing difficulty after surgery, re-checks are available (and encouraged!). Please call the clinic at 608 -224-1400 to schedule an appointment. *Rechecks within 7 days of surgery are at no cost; rechecks beyond 7 days are just $10. Additional medications, tests, etc will be an additional cost.
Please notify WCVC or your regular veterinarian if any of the following occurs:
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Loss of appetite for more than two days.
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Refusal to drink water for more than one day.
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Depression, lethargy, weakness or pain
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Vomiting after the first 24 hours following surgery.
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Diarrhea for more than 24 hours.
Diet
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Feed a small amount the evening after surgery. You may resume your pets regular diet the morning after surgery.
Activity
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Restrict exercise. No running/jumping for 10-14 days.
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High-energy dogs should be leash-walked and kenneled if not closely monitored.
Incision
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Watch the incision for swelling, redness or drainage. Do not apply anything to the incision.
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Do not allow your pet to lick at the incision.
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Sutures are absorbable. They are buried and dissolve over time.
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Keep the incision and your pet clean and dry.
Pain
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Your pet has been medicated for pain before surgery, and will receive medication to be given at home. Please follow the dosing and instructions carefully.
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Do not give your pet any over the counter pain
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medicine. It is unsafe for use in many cases, but especially following surgery.
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If you feel that your pet is still exceptionally painful after the 3 (three) days of take home medication is gone, please call the clinic.
Feral Cats
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Must be kept confined at indoor temperatures (60 to 70 degrees F) for 48 hours before being re-released.
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Be sure that they are eating and drinking before release.
Did you know....??
All surgery patients receive a small green tattoo to show they have already been spayed/neutered? The purpose of this tattoo is to prevent unnecessary surgeries in the future.
24 HOUR/EMERGENCY CARE CLINICS If you need help after hours (all costs are your responsibility):
VCA- Vet ER Services- East
608-222-2455
4902 East Broadway,
Madison, WI 53716
VCA- Vet ER Services- West
608-831-1101
1612 N. High Point Road, Suite 100
Middleton, WI 53562
MVS
608-274-7772
229 Beltline Hwy,
Madison, WI 53713
UW Madison Veterinary
608-263-7600 or 800-386-8684
2015 Linden Dr,
Madison, WI 53706
PAW Health Network - 24 Hour Animal Care Center
715-693-6934
1440 Kronenwetter Dr
Mosinee, WI 54455
BluePearl Pet Hospital of Appleton
920-993-9193
4706 New Horizons Blvd,
Appleton, WI 54914
BluePearl Pet Hospital of Glendale
414-540-6710
2100 W. SIlver Springs Dr,
Glendale, WI 53209
BluePearl Pet Hospital of Green Bay
920-494-9400
2141 Lime Kiln Rd
Green Bay, WI 54304
WVRC- Racine/Kenosha
262-553-9223
1123 58th Avenue
Somers, WI 53144
WVRC- Waukesha
360 Bluemound Rd,
Waukesha, WI 53188