Total knee
replacement pre-operative care is very important! You will receive
information during your office visit with more details. You,
your veterinarian, and GCVS are all part of your dog's health care team.
We will work together so your dog will enjoy the new knee for life.
The following are important points to remember:
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Please discontinue all
anti-inflammatory medications (i.e. Rimadyl, Aspirin, Phenylbutazone or
Etogesic ) 5 days prior to surgery.
Discomfort, for this time, can be minimized by restricting
activity.
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The affected leg must be bathed and rinsed thoroughly once a day for two
days prior to surgery. Any
mild shampoo such as J&J baby shampoo may be used.
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Please do not give any food or
water after midnight the night before surgery.
We ask that you give your dog plenty of time in the morning to
void bladder and bowels.
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Your dog must be admitted
between 7:00 AM - 7:15 AM the morning of surgery unless prior
arrangements have been made.
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We will make every effort to
contact you as quickly as possible after surgery. An intensive care
technician may call you first with an update.
Feel free to call for updates and any questions you may have
prior, during, and after your dog's stay with us.
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We hope to closely follow the
Total Knee Replacement for life.
Therefore, if you change your address and/or phone numbers,
please let us know so we may keep current information on your dog.
Periodically, short questionnaires may be sent to you.
Please help us by returning them.
We love to hear how our patients are doing.
If you have
any questions about pre-operative care, aftercare, rehabilitation, activity
level, or future performance, please call us for answers:
713-693-1122.
