Routine Neutering & Minor surgical operations

If you are not planning on using your pets for breeding it is strongly recommended that you have them neutered to guard against any unwanted pregnancies or associated disease. These procedures are performed at both Penkridge and Rugeley practices, with Speys and castrates performed every morning ,Monday and Friday. Animals are discharged the same day and simply need to return 10-14 days later for a nurse to remove stitches.

Prior to surgery:

• Cats, dogs and ferrets should be starved from 8pm the night before the procedure. Water can be left down and taken up the morning of the operation.
• Rabbits and ‘small furries’ should have food and water left down at all times.
• On the day of the surgery please make sure your pet is at the clinic between 7.30am and 8.30am for admission by a nurse.
• If your pet is on medication please ensure you follow the instructions provided by the vet at the pre-anaesthetic check.
• Please make sure your pet has been to the toilet prior to admission.
• Please do not leave your own lead and make sure any pet carriers are clearly named to avoid any property being misplaced.

Following the operation:

•  We ask owners to phone at lunchtime to enquire what time their pet can go home but usually any time after 2pm is common.
• You will be given full discharge instructions by a nurse on collection, but expect your pet to drowsy following the anaesthetic.
• Pets are required to return 10-14 days later for the stitches to be removed with a nurse.