All animals (except for insulin-dependent diabetics) should be fasted prior to anesthesia.  We recommend taking  food away at 8 pm the night before anesthesia.  Unless you are told otherwise by one of the doctors, there is no need to restrict water consumption.

We request that you bring your pet in early (within an hour of  opening) so that we can begin preanesthetic tests.  This also gives your pet time to settle down prior to his/her procedure.

After anesthesia, your pet will be monitored until he/she is fully recovered.  Animals wake up from a surgical plane of anesthesia quickly but generally require 2 to 3 hours in our facility before they can balance properly.   To avoid accidents, such as falling down stairs, we request that your pet stay with us until he/she is no longer groggy.  Your pet shouldn't operate heavy machinery for 24 hours after anesthesia.

When your pet goes home, there are generally no restrictions on food or water.  If your pet wants to eat, feed him.  If not then don't.  Encourage but don't force water consumption.  Most animals will appear unaffected by the anesthesia when they come home but don't be overly concerned if you pet seems more tired than usual.