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2132 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 |
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2132 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 |
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Presurgical Considerations |
| Prior to anesthesia it is best to check out your pet's liver, kidneys, and metabolic system to be sure that anesthesia is a safe option. We recommend that you have a routine blood analysis done to make sure that these systems are functioning well before anesthetizing your pet. Below is a form you will be asked to sign when your pet is scheduled for anesthesis. Feel free to print it out and sign it before your arrival to speed up your wait. |
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Your pet is scheduled for a procedure that requires anesthesia. We would like to take this opportunity to explain why pre-anesthetic blood testing is important for the health of your pet.
Like you, our greatest concern is the well-being of your pet. Before putting your pet under anesthesia, a veterinarian will perform a full physical examination unless this was done recently. This is to identify any existing medical conditions that could complicate the procedure and compromise the health of your pet.
Because there is always the possibility that a physical exam alone will not identify all of your pet’s health problems, we strongly recommend that a pre-anesthetic blood profile (a combination of blood tests) be performed prior to anesthesia. The tests we recommend are similar to and equally as important as those your own physician would run if you were to undergo anesthesia.
It is important to understand that a pre-anesthetic blood profile does not guarantee the absence of complications. It may, however, greatly reduce the risk of complications as well as identify medical conditions that could require medical treatment in the future.
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE BELOW:
ð_ CHEM 6 BASIC (recommended if under 6 years old) Cost: $55.00
BUN (Kidneys) Creatinine (Kidneys) ALKP (Liver) ALT (Liver) Glucose (Diabetes/Sugar) Total Protein (Hydration) Complete Blood Count (anemia, infection, clotting)
ðCHEM 12 COMPREHENSIVE (recommended if over 6 years old)___ Cost: $73.00 Includes all tests above, and:
Albumin (Protein) Phosphorus (Kidneys) Calcium (Tumors)
Total Bilirubin (Liver) Amylase (Pancreas) Cholesterol
ð I decline the recommended pre-anesthetic blood tests at this time and request that you proceed with anesthesia. I understand that a medical condition may exist which would be impossible to identify during a physical exam alone. I understand that my pet’s health could be at risk if such a condition goes undetected when my pet is placed under anesthesia.
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Additional Services Available Microchip ID Dental Care Nail Trim (please circle if interested) Flea Prevention Flea Treatment Vaccination Pet Health Insurance
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Many surgeries can be performed using a surgical laser. The laser has many advantages for your pet, including less pain from surgery, a faster recovery, and less chance of infection. Below is a form you will be asked to sign if the laser is an option for your pet's surgery. Feel free to print it out and sign it before your arrival to speed up your wait. |
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For our clients who want the safest and least painful treatments for their pets, we offer LASER SURGERY. Laser surgery offers a lot of advantages including :
extreme precision
less pain
less bleeding
less swelling
less risk of infection and
usually a quicker recovery.
The additional fee for the laser is $55.00.
ð PLEASE USE THE LASER FOR THIS SURGERY
ð PLEASE DO NOT USE THE LASER FOR THIS SURGERY
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Signature of owner (or authorized person)
For more information, see our laser surgery pamphlet and/or this web site:
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