It is often necessary to sedate a patient so that a more accurate and diagnostic x-ray can be acquired. Sedation is used to allow the pet to relax and also to minimise any discomfort that they may be experiencing from a painful area of their body. Sedation is normally short acting. We will discuss this with you when we assess what treatment and tests your pet will require.

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Main Surgery - Upgraded Surgery Procedure and Care

We have introduced higher standards of surgery procedures and monitoring. While these may be invisible to you we believe that these standards and procedures are in the best interest of the safety and well being of your pet. We do not support taking short cuts in time, supplies or procedures and will endeavour to ensure that anyone working at Polden Hills Veterinary Centre complies with these veterinary standards. When procedures are done properly to standard they do incur more time, supplies, money and more monitoring equipment. Our surgical standards are now in accordance with the RCVS recommendations.

Operating Theatre

• Pets are kept warm during surgery by placing them on a heating pad, vet bed and an incontinence pad.
• All animals undergoing general anaesthesia and sedation have an intravenous catheter inserted.
• We purchased:
  • A special Advisor Surgivet Monitor for monitoring pets under general anaesthesia. This equipment monitors ECG, CO2, oxygen, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
  • An infusion pump which administers intravenous fluids at a controlled rate.
  • A new operating light and had it professionally installed.