DENTAL POST OP CARE

Following a general anaesthetic and surgery your pet may be sleepy for 12-24hrs, this is not uncommon and should not cause concern. They may also have a cough for a day or two.

When you return home they should be kept quiet and warm. If your pet has had teeth removed small amounts of soft food should be offered that is easily digested, e.g. Hills i/d recovery diet for 3-5 days.

Occasionally there many also small amounts of bleeding which should be short lived as gums heal rapidly, but if bleeding persists please contact us.

Your pet should be kept in overnight but can return to normal exercise unless otherwise stated.

All animals have a post operative check after dental work has been carried out, we would like to see your pet back after 3days, 3 weeks and 3 months to check on healing if extractions have occurred. We also will discuss if necessary implementing a dental health routine.

Your pet has been given pain relief and antibiotics as required today. If your pet has been given further medication please follow directions carefully.