Cat Neuters in Tucson AZ
Cat Neuters
Cat Neuters
We include these steps in our neuter procedures for all cats.
Pre-medications to decrease any anxiety and support the pet’s body systems
Individualized anesthetic and pain management plans for each pet
High quality anesthetic agents given through the vein and airway
One-on-one monitoring by a specially trained technician using a pulse oximeter, EKG and respiratory monitor throughout the procedure
Circulating warm water pad, warm air blanket, warm water bottles and warm towels to reduce the risk of hypothermia and keep your pet comfortable
Continual monitoring for discomfort and use of pain medications before during and after surgery in all patients. We also use laser therapy to decrease inflammation and discomfort.
Post-surgical care by a trained technician in our ICU area including warm blanket changes, potty walks and TLC
Discharge appointment with home care instructions
Anesthetic Safety
As in human medicine, the anesthetics available for our companion pets are extremely safe. As a result, the anesthetic risk is greatly minimized for a “healthy” pet. However, if your pet is not “healthy”, complications can occur both during and after the procedure. To minimize this potential risk, it is vital that we know your pet’s complete health status by performing a comprehensive physical exam and blood work before we administer an anesthetic. If the exam findings and blood work are normal we can proceed with confidence, knowing the anesthetic risk is minimized. On the other hand, if results are not within normal ranges, we will make the necessary changes with the anesthetic procedure to safeguard your pet. In some pets, the test abnormalities may be significant enough to postpone the procedure and instead monitor and medically treat your pet. Although these precautions cannot guarantee the absence of complications, they can significantly minimize risk and provide you and us with some peace of mind.