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Appointment Request Recieved

Thank You!

Your appointment request has been submitted to the Delta & Gram Spay & Neuter Clinic.

What Happens Next

Preparing for Your Pet’s  Appointment

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Watch Your Inbox

We’ll email you with your appointment details and any important information.

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Prepare for Appointment

Follow the pre-surgery instructions to help ensure a safe procedure.

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Questions or Changes?

Contact the clinic as soon as possible if you need to make changes to your request.

Do's

  • Do follow all pre-surgery fasting instructions (no food after midnight the night before)
  • Do bring dogs in on leash and cats in secure carriers
  • Do label carriers with your name, phone number, and pet’s name
  • Do disclose any medications, health conditions, or recent illnesses in your pet
  • Do arrive on time for check-in
  • Do provide vaccination records 
  • Do plan for a quiet recovery area at home
  • Do monitor your pet after surgery and follow all post-op instructions
  • Do leash walk for 3 days after surgery to allow for proper healing

Don'ts

  • Don’t feed your pet ANYTHING during fasting time
  • Don’t bring pets that are sick…vomiting, coughing, diarrhea, without calling first
  • Don’t allow pets to roam free in the parking lot or in the clinic
  • Don’t leave without discharge instructions
  • Don’t let your pet run, jump, or play excessively during recovery
  • Don’t bathe or allow swimming until the incision is healed
  • Don’t give human pain meds unless specifically directed by a veterinarian
  • Don’t ignore redness, swelling, discharge, or an open incision
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We look forward to caring for your pet.