You should ask about the length and date of the surgery, the drop-off time, how to decide the pick-up time, and the cost....
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The effectiveness of the surgery depends on the procedure. In most cases, surgery will fix the problem....
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The lifespan of a cat with cancer after treatment varies based on the type of cancer....
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If the surgery is performed correctly, your cat shouldn't be in severe pain. We provide multimodal pain control to manage discomfort post-surgery....
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Anti-inflammatories, pain blockers, certain narcotics and some holistic alternatives can be prescribed depending on the injury.
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The quality of life is an important indicator....
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Pay attention to their weight. If you notice that they're gaining weight, cut their food back and increase their exercise....
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Yes, your cat will be under anesthesia during the surgery....
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Yes, you do. Always call and make sure that what you're giving is appropriate for your dog so we don't make a bigger problem.
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Without treatment, the lifespan of a cat with cancer could be as short as weeks or days, particularly if it's a rapidly growing type of cancer....
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As far as food goes, as long as it has the AAFCO label on the side of the bag and it's labeled for all life stages, that should be a good diet....
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The best way is always with food, if labeled to be given with food....
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Palliative care focuses on controlling pain, nausea, and any side effects from the cancer....
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Exercise is not just good for the health of their heart and to keep them at a good weight, but it's also great enrichment....
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Yes, ideally, all our patients are intubated for surgery....
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If you feel nervous or scared about the procedure or anesthesia, address these concerns....
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Yes, your dog will be under general anesthesia during major surgeries. This ensures they won't feel anything during the procedure.
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Yes, for major procedures where we need to protect the airway, intubation is performed....
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You should expect a phone call the day before the surgery explaining the pre-surgery instructions such as not feeding your dog after nine o'clock, ...
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We use text messaging, pictures, and phone calls to communicate with you. If there's a problem during the procedure, I will call you directly....