We attempt to minimize any risk to your pet by using the safest anesthetic available, sterile techniques, and careful patient monitoring.

Pre-anesthetic Exam:
Before anesthetic, we will evaluate your pet through a physical exam and certain blood tests.

Anesthetic:
The anesthetic that is used on your pet will be determined by the surgeon based on your pet's species, breed, size, age, preexisting medical problems, and the procedure that is being performed.

Surgery:
At the Animal Hospital of Sun Prairie, we provide a sterile, germ-free environment for our surgeries. All of our instruments are steam or gas sterilized in packs and one pack is used per surgery. Your pet is kept comfortable during the procedure on a heated water pad. Our surgeons wear scrubs, gowns, sterile gloves, masks, and caps similar to what you see in a human hospital. The surgical site is draped with single use, sterile drape. This environment reduces post-surgical complications, such as infection

Monitoring:
A Certified Veterinary Technician will be monitoring your pet before and during anesthesia and recovery. Your pet will be monitored with special equipment that measures the heart rate, breathing and amount of oxygen in the blood.

Postoperative Pain Control:
We are very concerned about the comfort of each surgical patient. Pain control before, during and after surgery is provided as needed.

We encourage pet owners to question our doctors and staff regarding the surgical procedure, anesthetic, cost, and care of your pet while at our hospital. We are proud of the quality of our services, and it is important to us that you feel comfortable leaving your pet in our care.

Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures including spays, castrations, declaws, dental cleanings and extractions, a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue procedures and more.  Spayed and neutered pets stay healthier, are less likely to roam, don't produce unwanted offspring, enjoy a reduced risk of cancer, and live longer. We encourage all of our clients to spay or neuter their pets.

Dr. Gregg is also very skilled at Orthopedic Surgical Procedures, but, we will also utilize an Orthopedic Surgical Specialist from time to time for some special cases.

We offer laser surgery also.  The use of a CO2 Laser helps minimize bleeding and is less painful than traditional surgery.  We highly recommend using the laser if you choose to have your cat declawed.  To learn more about the benefits of laser surgery for your pets procedure, visit AccuVet.com.

Please don't hesitate to contact with any questions you may have about your pets anesthetic or surgical procedure.  We want you to feel comfortable with the entire experience.