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If you’re taking your pet into the local animal hospital for surgery one of the first tests that should be taken after diagnosis, or before neutering, is tests for reactions to anaesthesia. This combination of tests will help ensure that your pet is undergoing a safe and successful surgery. Here are 4 reasons to help spur you on to getting these tests done:

1. These tests will ease your mind. The more information and reassurance you have that your pet will be ok the better. Your pet will be healthier, you’ll be less stressed, everybody wins!

2. Your pet can’t actually speak to you (although you may feel they can at times!) about where they hurt or how. Even if your pet appears healthy they could be easily hiding other symptoms of disease and illness. Visible signs of illness can be concealed by a pet after losing up to 75% of its kidney function. Having your veterinarian fully test your pet for ailments allows them the best chance to catch complications before surgery.

3. The veterinarians can proceed with the surgery confidently if your pet passes the tests within acceptable limits. If those limits are not met the veterinarians can alter the procedure or techniques used and take other precautions to safeguard the health of your pet. This will greatly reduce the risk of immediate complications, and ones that could develop further down the road.

4. Not only are your preparing your pet for surgery, you are preparing your pet for life. These tests will ensure your pet’s health for the future by providing a baseline level of health. This will become a part of your pet’s medical records, it will be at the animal hospital for reference in the future.

Contact us today to schedule your pet for testing that will help it live a long and full life!