Food and Water: Withhold food and water from surgery patiens after 10 pm. the night before surgery, and do not give any food or water the morning of surgery.

If the animal is under 4 months of age: Withhold food and water after 10 pm. the night before surgery but give half the normal amount of food and water the morning of surgery.

Unsafe flea prevention: Do not apply any over-the-counter flea products to patients 2 weeks before the day of surgery. This includes dips, powders, flea collars, or topical ointments from grocery stores or feed stores. Use from these products can be resumed any time after surgery.

Safe flea prevention: Products like Advantage, Revolution, and Frontline are safe to apply before and after surgery.

Heartworm Prevention: Heartworm prevention should be administrated as normal, regardeless of the surgery date.

Nursing animals: Be sure that lactating animals do not nurse for at least 2 weeks before the day of their surgery. Puppies and kittens should be between 6 and 8 weeks of age and eating and drinking on their own prior to spaying adult females.

Restraining your animal: Upon arrival, all dogs and cats should be restrained by a leash or in a carrier. Cats may be contained in a pillow case.