Pre-Op Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

When people bring their pets for surgical or dental procedures requiring anesthesia, many questions can come up. A list of frequently asked questions is posted below.

What should I do prior to the procedure?

1.      No food after 10 PM – please remove all opportunities even if there are other pets in the same household.

2.      It is OK for water to be available until your departure to the animal hospital.

3.      Keep your indoor/outdoor cats in the house.

4.      Mark small skin growths that are to be removed, with white out or a felt marker so they may be readily located.   

What if my pet is diabetic?

1.      Do not feed in the morning.

2.      Allow free access to water.

3.      Give ½ the regular dose of insulin.

4.      Upon check-in inform the hospital staff the time that the insulin was given.

What should I do if my pet is taking an oral medication?

1.      Give the medication as early as possible in the morning.

2.      If you need to give the medication in or with food- use the minimum amount possible. 

3.      Upon check-in, inform the hospital staff the time that the medication was given.

We also welcome your calls pre-surgery. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact the doctor who is performing the operation. 

Center-Sinai Animal Hospital
10737 Venice Blvd.  
Los Angeles, CA 90034  
 Phone: (310) 559-3770 
Fax:  (310)  559-9447

Thank you for contacting us, and we wish your pet a very successful procedure and a speedy recovery, with behavior and spirit back to normal in no time.

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