Clinically reviewed and approved by Dr Amer Grizic, DVM · 11 October 2026.
Preparation begins with clear instructions from the treating clinic. Owners should share current medications, previous anaesthetic problems and relevant records. Fasting, medication changes and aftercare must follow the individual veterinary plan. This draft does not prescribe a blanket fasting period or advise stopping medicines.
Topics to discuss with your veterinarian
- Records and medication information
- Patient-specific feeding and medication instructions
- Consent and the proposed care plan
- Discharge instructions and postoperative pain assessment
Specialist source materials
- BSAVA · Dentistry and peri-operative clinical resources
- AVMA · When your pet needs anesthesia
- WSAVA · Recognition, assessment and treatment of pain
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General education supports a conversation with your treating veterinarian; your animal’s care plan is individual.