LONGENBAUGH VETERINARY HOSPITAL P.C.

15703 F. LONGENBAUGH

HOUSTON, TX. 77095

PH: 281-856-7023

A SPAY OR A NEUTER IS NOT ?JUST A SPAY OR NEUTER?

A procedure such as an ovariohysterectomy (spay) or neuter is a major surgery, and is treated as such here at Longenbaugh Veterinary Hospital.

We follow the following protocol with our surgeries:

1.       PRE- SURGICAL BLOOD PROFILE

We are checking a complete blood count, liver, and kidney values. If any values are abnormal, we may postpone the surgery to investigate the cause.

2.     PRE-SURGICAL EXAMINATION

We are performing a complete examination to make sure that the patient is healthy.

3.      PRE-SURGICAL EKG

We are checking the heart muscle performance.

4.     PRE-SURGICAL/POST SURGICAL PAIN MEDICATIONS

We use several types of pain management medications, and give them by injection and/or orally.

5.      SEDATIVE/ TRANQUILIZER

We give these medications to relax the patient before general anesthesia.

6.     INTRAVENOUS CATHETER

We insert an intravenous catheter usually in a front leg. This allows for I.V. fluid and medication administration before, during, and after surgery.

7.     INHALANT ANESTHESIA

We use Sevoflurane, the newest, and the safest gas anesthetic for patients. All patients are intubated for maximum oxygenation and anesthesia control.

8.     LASER SURGERY

The addition of laser surgery gives additional pain and swelling control, decreases bleeding, and in many cases, decreases surgery time.

9.     SURGICAL MOITORING WITH EKG, PULSE OXIMETER, RESPIRATION,

TEMPERATURE, BLOOD PRESSURE

All of these parameters are monitored continuously from start of surgery to recovery.

10.  POST- OP PAIN MANAGEMENT

Patients are sent home with pain control medications.