From:
"Tressie"
Date: 2009-07-27 15:14:39 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Preparing for a spay?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi Maria,
A spay is a surgical procedure and therefore, following post-surgical protocol/care is recommended.
Sukie gives an excellent overview at:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/message/4372
In terms of your other questions:
Should I feed her anything special prior to or after the surgery?
- Carnivore Care (Oxbow) and/or Hills Prescription A/D for post-surgery. Both highly nutritious and readily absorbed.
Should I give her a bath before we take her in?
- No
Is there any restriction to food and water??
- No food 4 hours before surgery. No restriction on water. However, you may find regional variations on these recommendations. Certainly not necessary to fast more than 6 hours in advance of surgery.
Anything special with her cage?
-Remove ramps/levels. Should be completely flat surface.
Any bedding to avoid?
- no hammocks. Essentially avoid anything she needs to climb up into.
And is it ok to use wood pellets in Lucy's litter box?
- remove litter box and lay down puppy pads/papers for her to use.
Good luck with the surgery!
Tressie
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