Veterinarian in Tiffin, OH

Almost every surgery or procedure will go home with some medication. The prescription bottles should clearly label when to begin your pet's medication. If you are unsure, please call Animal Hospital of Tiffin at 419-601-6838 during office hours

All pets will go home with written instructions. You can refer to those. The following questions on this page may also help you.

Yes, your pet had a tube in his throat during surgery that provided fresh oxygen and gas anesthesia. It is normal to experience some irritation for the next couple of days. Animal Hospital of Tiffin

No food after midnight, but you can offer a little water up until the time you bring your pet in that morning. Please ask us about giving medications to your pet on the morning of surgery. Bring your pet in at the scheduled time. If you have any additional questions, Animal Hospital of Tiffin will be happy to answer them for you at that time.

Allow your pet to calm down and re-acclimate to his home surroundings. You can then offer a small amount of water, wait a little bit, and offer a little more if that stays down. Don't let them drink a whole bowl of water! If the water stays down, you can provide a small amount of food. If your pet does not seem interested in food that evening, you can wait until morning to offer food. If they are not interested in the morning or are vomiting, we want to hear from you. Animal Hospital of Tiffin

Spaying or neutering your pet has little effect on his basic personality. Many people interpret normal maturity as calming down. Another thing people worry about is spaying a female dog and causing her to become fat and lazy. While the surgery does seem to result in a slightly decreased metabolism, making sure your pet gets the right amount of food and exercise will greatly impact her weight. Animal Hospital of Tiffin