before neutering?

SLICK · 06-12-2005, 10:29 AM

my 5 month old is getting neutered and microchip put in tomorrow, can he eat before the surgery?

jennifer2 · 06-12-2005, 10:53 AM

Didn't your vet give you pre-op instructions?

I know with *my* vet if an animal is getting put under I am to withhold food AND water from midnight the night before.

Jennifer

Meowmie · 06-12-2005, 10:58 AM

Absolutely not. No food after 8 PM. Leave water available, but make sure your kitten finds nothing to eat.

You should have been instructed to fast your kitten overnight before the surgery, when you made the appointment. If nobody talked to you about that, you have to wonder how safe your kitten will be in a place like that.
Not to tell you that you can't feed your kitten before surgery is inexcusable negligence. There is just no excuse for that.

SLICK · 06-12-2005, 11:38 AM

i see what you mean, the receptionist probably just didn't realize the importance of the appointment, i truly trust this vet and their facility, i will discuss the matter though with the vet for future appointments, thanks.

NewRagdoll · 06-12-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SLICK

i see what you mean, the receptionist probably just didn't realize the importance of the appointment, i truly trust this vet and their facility, i will discuss the matter though with the vet for future appointments, thanks.

Then the vet needs to get a new receptionist. This is a very serious omission. Now, our instructions were no food or water after midnight. Those incidentally are the same instructions we've had for many of our own tests and surgeries.

Adrienne · 06-12-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NewRagdoll

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Originally Posted by SLICK

i see what you mean, the receptionist probably just didn't realize the importance of the appointment, i truly trust this vet and their facility, i will discuss the matter though with the vet for future appointments, thanks.

Then the vet needs to get a new receptionist. This is a very serious omission. Now, our instructions were no food or water after midnight. Those incidentally are the same instructions we've had for many of our own tests and surgeries.

Mistakes happen sometimes. Maybe she just forgot to mention. It is our responsibility as pet owners to make sure we ask questions to- not just expect to be told.

Good thing you asked Slick.

SLICK · 06-12-2005, 03:52 PM

yes, good thing i asked, i called the vet and she said no water and food after midnight, so everything is good to go and thanks for the advice.

jennifer2 · 06-12-2005, 04:09 PM

It is good that you found out for sure.
I know at my vet clinic, it would have resulted in a cancellation of the procedure. When I drop off a pet they always ask if they've had any food or water. So, while they should definately have told you before hand, at many clinics it wouldn't have put your pet in danger since they ask you. It would have been a big inconvenience for you though!
Jennifer

emma_pen · 06-12-2005, 05:55 PM

We always advise no food after 8pm, but NEVER tell people to restrict an animals water inake. I would not leave my cat without water from midnight, considering that means it would be without any fluids for 12-18 hours!

SLICK · 06-12-2005, 06:05 PM

this kitten sleeps overnight anyway so he doesn't really drinks water until later in the morning, he rarely drinks.

06-12-2005, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
SLICK Tom Cat Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 308	before neutering? my 5 month old is getting neutered and microchip put in tomorrow, can he eat before the surgery?

06-12-2005, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
jennifer2 Cat Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,683	Didn't your vet give you pre-op instructions? I know with my vet if an animal is getting put under I am to withhold food AND water from midnight the night before. Jennifer __________________ Jennifer and the monsters They say... it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a Day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

06-12-2005, 04:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
jennifer2 Cat Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,683	It is good that you found out for sure. I know at my vet clinic, it would have resulted in a cancellation of the procedure. When I drop off a pet they always ask if they've had any food or water. So, while they should definately have told you before hand, at many clinics it wouldn't have put your pet in danger since they ask you. It would have been a big inconvenience for you though! Jennifer __________________ Jennifer and the monsters They say... it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a Day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

06-12-2005, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Meowmie Cool Cat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,076	Absolutely not. No food after 8 PM. Leave water available, but make sure your kitten finds nothing to eat. You should have been instructed to fast your kitten overnight before the surgery, when you made the appointment. If nobody talked to you about that, you have to wonder how safe your kitten will be in a place like that. Not to tell you that you can't feed your kitten before surgery is inexcusable negligence. There is just no excuse for that.

06-12-2005, 11:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
SLICK Tom Cat Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 308	i see what you mean, the receptionist probably just didn't realize the importance of the appointment, i truly trust this vet and their facility, i will discuss the matter though with the vet for future appointments, thanks.

06-12-2005, 03:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
SLICK Tom Cat Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 308	yes, good thing i asked, i called the vet and she said no water and food after midnight, so everything is good to go and thanks for the advice.

06-12-2005, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
emma_pen Cat Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,655	We always advise no food after 8pm, but NEVER tell people to restrict an animals water inake. I would not leave my cat without water from midnight, considering that means it would be without any fluids for 12-18 hours!

06-12-2005, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
SLICK Tom Cat Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 308	this kitten sleeps overnight anyway so he doesn't really drinks water until later in the morning, he rarely drinks.

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