Welcome to Boomer Veterinary Hospital!
We know surgery can be scary for both you and your pet, and your pet's heath is out utmost concern. We wanted to give our clients an explanation for why we recommend certain things for certain pets or procedures. You are more than welcome to schedule an appointment to discuss your pet's options with our dedicated staff. Please review these beneficial options for surgery so that we can make the process as safe as possible for your pet. Thank you!
Surgery Electives
Pre-Anesthetic Labwork ($100)
This bloodwork gives us a better idea of your pet's overall health and how anesthesia may affect them. The risk of underlying conditions or possible anesthetic complications is higher as your pet gets older, therefore we require bloodwork for pets 7 years and older. Bloodwork can indicate anemia, systemic infections, and potential blood clotting deficiencies. This labwork also tells us how the kidneys and liver are functioning. These organs are critical to how the body metabolizes the sedative/anesthesia that your pet will be given before and during surgery. Remember bloodwork is never harmful to your pet and can ensure a safer surgery experience and a better recovery.
Heartworm or Feline Leukemia/FIV testing ($45)
We require Heartworm testing (for dogs) and Feline Leukemia/Immunodeficiency Virus testing (for cats) prior to surgery because these conditions can compromise your pet's immunity and these diseases are contagious to other pets in our kennel. Putting a pet under anesthesia with a compromised immune system can cause serious complications or may even result in death, which is not something we want to risk for your pet.
Pre-Operative Nausea Medication ($2/pound)
Pre-operative nausea medication helps to reduce nausea and vomiting that can be caused by anesthesia. We recommend nausea medication to every pet to give your pet a more comfortable recovery and help them return to normal eating habits faster. This is especially beneficial for cats and smaller dogs or elderly animals.
Intravenous Catheter ($50)
These catheters provide an immediate pathway to your pet's vein if the need arises to quickly provide additional fluids or medications during surgery. Because every pet is unique, we highly recommend IV catheters for pets undergoing anesthesia, and we require the IV catheter for pets that are having an abdominal procedure (spay), are brachiocephalic (French/English Bulldogs), or are 7 years and older.
Surgical Cutting Laser for Rapid Healing ($100)
We offer the surgical cutting laser as an alternative to the traditional scalpel. Laser surgery offers many advantages. It reduces unnecessary trauma to the tissue by providing extreme precision to remove the target tissue. Plus, it cauterizes as it cuts to reduce bleeding during surgery, to promote quicker procedures, and to result in faster healing time. Often the healing time is cut in half! Laser surgery also reduces pain and swelling after surgery to give your pet a quicker and more comfortable recovery. Because many masses are very vascular and bleed a lot, we require laser surgery for all masses.
Post-Operative Laser Therapy ($25)
Our cool laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate the healing of damaged tissue at a cellular level. We recommend laser therapy because it promotes cellular activity so your pet will have a more comfortable recovery with less pain, reduced inflammation, and faster healing.
Home Again Microchip ($45)
This microchip permanently links you to your pet by storing an ID code that is unique to your pet and can easily be scanned by a veterinarian or an animal shelter. The ID code is stored in the Home Again Pet Recovery Database along with your contact information. So if your pet is lost and scanned by a vet, Home Again will contact you with their location. Also, the Home Again microchip reads body temperature. So visits to our office are more comfortable for everyone by providing a less invasive way to take your pet's temperature.
Elizabethan Collar or Cone of Shame ($20)
The Elizabethan collar (also known as an e-collar or "the cone of shame") is critical for recovery by preventing the risks of infection or re-opening the incision. This simple collar must be worn for 2 weeks post-surgery to prevent your pet from licking or chewing at the incision area. You can provide your own collar or we can provide one for you
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