Summerside Veterinary Hospital - Edmonton

At this stage we will place an IV catheter and performed any necessary bloodwork. Each pet will have a tailored drug protocol based on their individual needs, and all animals are placed on supportive IV fluids throughout their procedure.

Throughout surgery we provide attentive monitoring to their anesthetic parameters, with oscillometric monitoring devices to measure heart rate, rhythm, ECG, respiration rate, CO2 levels, Sp02 levels, blood pressure and temperature. In addition, there is also a dedicated technician as anesthetist for each procedure to manually monitor values to provide the safest procedure possible for your pet. We also provide supplemental warming devices during and after all procedures.

Once your pet is under anesthetic a full oral assessment is performed. We assess each tooth for fractures, probe to assess if there are any pockets below the gum line, assess any wearing to see if there is any root exposure and grade the levels of calculus and gingivitis. Once this initial physical check is done, dental x-rays are performed to assess for bone loss, any root abnormalities, pulp cavity health, or any abscesses. Based on the physical exam and dental x-rays, the veterinarian can make a plan to decide if any extractions are required. At this time the veterinarian will call you to go over the recommended treatment and to make a plan with you, as well as to provide an up-to-date estimate prior to proceeding.

We also provide piezoelectric scaling, hand scaling and polishing, ensuring optimal oral health for your pet. Extractions will be performed if required, with various methods of pain control utilized to ensure a comfortable procedure and recovery for your pet.

Once surgery is completed, your pet will also be closely monitored in recovery ensuring they have a smooth wake up and are as comfortable as possible. We generally like to keep your pet in hospital for the majority of the day so that they are carefully monitored in recovery, have the benefit of additional IV fluids and that they are able to walk out to you at the end of the day.

Prior to discharge we will go over all homecare instructions with you including medication administration instructions, any required follow up visits and general care following surgery. A written copy will also be provided, and this is also a good time for us to answer any questions you may have. We are always happy to hear from you if you have any follow up questions or concerns, and we do our best to touch base with you in the days following surgery to ensure everything is going well.